Rubrics May Be a Useful Tool for Assessing MLIS Student Learning Experiences

A Review of: Adkins, D., Buchanan, S. A., Bossaller, J. S., Brendler, B. M., Alston, K., & Moulaison Sandy, H. (2021). Assessing experiential learning to promote students’ diversity engagement. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 62(2), 201–219. https://doi.org/10.3138/jelis.2019-0061 Abstract Objective – To develop a rubric assess awareness professional socialization through in-person or online MLIS students. Design Exploratory case study. Setting School Science Learning Technologies, University Missouri. Subjects Six projects designed Methods The authors developed in order evaluate the characteristics several projects. major themes that were measured identified comprehensive literature search, these included Professional Socialization, Service Orientation, Values Diversity Inclusion. also added three original accessibility factors they considered relevant from practical approach: time, money, geographic mobility. Main Results was successfully applied ongoing projects, as well new project. concluded it provided useful framework assessing estimated value experiences. Conclusion seems be start learning. However, more research is needed ensure actually measuring domains intended measure. This study only focused on whether could applied, whereas future studies should its accuracy. may curriculum evaluation planning, accreditation, tenure/promotion, instructor self-assessment.