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Allen Memorial Library Policies and Procedures Manual: Student Success and Retention

a collection of all policies and procedures for the VCSU Allen Memorial Library

Works Cited

Jingying Mao, and Kirsten Kinsley. “Embracing the Generalized Propensity Score Method: Measuring the Effect of Library Usage on First-Time-In-College Student Academic Success.” Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, vol. 12, no. 4, 2017, pp. 129–157.

Murray, Adam, et al. “The Value of Academic Libraries: Library Services as a Predictor of Student Retention.” College & Research Libraries, vol. 77, no. 5, 2016, pp. 631–642.

Nichols Hess, Amanda, et al. “Books, Bytes, and Buildings: The Academic Library's Unique Role in Improving Student Success.” Journal of Library Administration, vol. 55, no. 8, 2015, pp. 622–638.

Soria, Krista M., et al. “The Impact of Academic Library Resources on Undergraduates' Degree Completion.” College & Research Libraries, vol. 78, no. 6, 2017, pp. 812–823.

Additional Resources

Association of College and Research Libraries.  Academic Library Impact: Improving Practice and Essential Areas to Research. OCLC Research, Sept. 2017.

Association of College and Research LibrariesAcademic Library Impact on Student Learning and Success: Findings from Assessment in Action Team Projects. Association of College and Research Libraries, 2017.

Kennedy, Sean.  Want to Improve Student Retention? Enlist Some Librarians. UNLV News Center, Oct. 2018.

St. Amour, Madeline.  Libraries as Student Success Hubs. Inside Higher Ed, Sept 30, 2019.

Visualizing Academic Library Impact: the ACRL/OCLC Literature Analysis Dashboard.

Student Success & Retention: AML and You