HomeOffice for Accreditation Resources for External Review Panels

The next ERP training session will be held during ALA's 2008 Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA, on Friday, June 27, 2008, 9:00 a.m. - Noon, at the Anaheim Marriott, Salon B/C. 

ALA Accreditation Cycle Visual Timeline

Chairing an External Review Panel: Recommendations for Action Before the Visit
Ann Curry, Associate Professor, School of Library, Archival, and Information Studies; University of British Columbia

Being an Effective ERP Chair
Renée McKinney, Assistant Director, Office for Accreditation

External Review Panel Member Information Form

Established Panelists: Please submit your contact information changes to accred@ala.org.

Accreditation Training Site (in development)

Accreditation Process, Policies, & Procedures (AP3), second edition [pdf version]

• Revised Policy I.7.10(b), Date of Withdrawal (Effective Jan. 16, 2008)
• Revised Policy I.7.10(c), Student Status Following Withdrawal of Accreditation (Effective Jan. 16, 2008)
• Revised Policy II.6.1, Format of the Program Presentation--Required Information (Effective Jan. 16, 2008)

Accreditation Decision Appeal Process

Off-Site Reviewing: Issues and Thoughts on Being an Off-Site ERP

External Review Panel Travel-Frequently Asked Questions

Expense Reimbursement Form (pdf)
Revised January 2008

Expense Reimbursement Form (Excel spreadsheet)
Revised January 2008

Accreditation Glossary

Accreditation Cycle Synopsis

Questionnaires for Alumnae and Employers

External Review Panel Report Example

Guidelines for the External Review Panel

Analyzing the Program Presentation

Appropriate Panelist Behavior

Requesting Evidence

Exit Briefing Guide

Tips for External Review Panel Members