Program evaluation for internship/residency programs in academic and research libraries

Academic libraries are turning increasingly to internship/residency program s to enhance their recruitment efforts. Yet, little evaluative information is available to measure the effectiveness of these programs or to justify f unding for them. This article outlines the necessary components of an evalu ation model for internship/residency programs based on a survey of academic library deans/directors and program coordinators. The study identifies the key evaluation factors that library administrators consider most important for measuring internship/residency programs, as well as the frequency, for mat, and sources of input for effective program evaluation.