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Rubric for the ACRL/NY Innovation in Librarianship Award

 

Sr. No.

Evaluation Criteria

Exceptional

Point Value

(7.6-10)

Strong

Point Value

(5.1-7.5)

Developing

Point Value

(2.6-5)

Limited

Point Value

(0-2.5)

Total

Maximum Points (10 each row)

1

Innovation and Originality

 

 

 

 

 

2

Alignment with the ACRL Plan for Excellence

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Impact and Evidence

 

 

 

 

 

4

Sustainability, Transferability, and Broader Influence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Points (Maximum Points 40)

 

 

 

 

 

Reviewers should assign a numerical score from 0–10 for each criterion based on the descriptors above. The maximum total score is 40 points.

Performance Levels

For each criterion, select one level and assign a numerical score within the indicated range.

  • Exceptional (7.6-10): Evidence is compelling, well documented, and demonstrates substantial innovation, impact, and/or broader influence.
  • Strong (5.1-7.5): Evidence clearly demonstrates meaningful achievement and impact, supported by appropriate documentation.
  • Developing (2.6-5): Innovation or impact is evident, but supporting evidence, scope, or broader applicability is limited.
  • Limited (0-2.5): The submission provides insufficient evidence of innovation, alignment, impact, or broader applicability.

 



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