Project ENABLE- professional online development for teachers, librarians

A Needs Assessment…

Reveals the influences acting on the library. Reveals gaps in services. Informs a vision for future development. All of the above.

A key stakeholder…

is indirectly affected by the program/service itself. is directly affected by the program/service itself. makes the program/service possible. has no influence on the program/service.

The following are all ways to properly collect useful data except…

Looking at internal library statistics and service usage. Sending surveys to patrons with autism and their families, asking what they need from the library. Requiring all patrons who visit the library on a particular day to fill out a questionnaire. Asking the local school district for input regarding the community’s population of students with ASD and family needs.

What is the purpose for conducting a needs assessment?

To replace an existing service or program. To fill in gaps in services in order to better serve the community. To create the next book order. All of the above

Why could key informants be beneficial in collecting data?

Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment.Key informants are the only reliable source for information when conducting a community needs assessment. Key informants can replace all other data collection methods. Key informants provide assumptions about the community in quick interviews in which there is no need to go into great detail. Key informants have first-hand experience and concrete knowledge about the community and can provide qualitative in-depth information regarding what is happening in the community.

Topic 5 Quiz

Topic 5 Quiz

Topic 5 Quiz

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