Difference between revisions of "Standard 5.A"
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The primary purpose for library and information resources is to support teaching, learning, and, if applicable, research in ways consistent with, and supportive of, the institution’s mission and goals. Adequate library and information resources and services, at the appropriate level for degrees offered, are available to support the intellectual, cultural, and technical development of students enrolled in courses and programs wherever located and however delivered. | The primary purpose for library and information resources is to support teaching, learning, and, if applicable, research in ways consistent with, and supportive of, the institution’s mission and goals. Adequate library and information resources and services, at the appropriate level for degrees offered, are available to support the intellectual, cultural, and technical development of students enrolled in courses and programs wherever located and however delivered. | ||
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Information resources and services are determined by the nature of the institution’s educational programs and the locations where programs are offered. | Information resources and services are determined by the nature of the institution’s educational programs and the locations where programs are offered. | ||
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Revision as of 14:25, 1 February 2007
Description
The primary purpose for library and information resources is to support teaching, learning, and, if applicable, research in ways consistent with, and supportive of, the institution’s mission and goals. Adequate library and information resources and services, at the appropriate level for degrees offered, are available to support the intellectual, cultural, and technical development of students enrolled in courses and programs wherever located and however delivered.
5.A.1 The institution’s information resources and services include sufficient holdings, equipment, and personnel in all of its libraries, instructional media and production centers, computer centers, networks, telecommunication facilities, and other repositories of information to accomplish the institution’s mission and goals.
5.A.2 The institution’s core collection and related information resources are sufficient to support the curriculum.
5.A.3 Information resources and services are determined by the nature of the institution’s educational programs and the locations where programs are offered.
