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Implementation study reveals frequent library utilization and enhanced academic productivity among undergraduates, indicating the value of validated engagement surveys.
This column describes one librarian’s experience participating in the two-year Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) funded workshop series cohort and implementing the Student Academic Engagement and Success (SAES) survey at a small liberal arts college. It details navigating the IRB process, adapting a validated survey instrument, and coordinating recruitment while minimizing survey fatigue on a small campus. Preliminary findings show the library was the most frequently visited campus space, used primarily for individual study, and associated with improved academic outcomes and productivity. These findings have informed a grant proposal and internal presentation. The column closes with practical advice for assessment practitioners and administrators considering similar projects.
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