Highlights the importance of professional librarians serving on regional accreditation teams. Identifies issues in measuring the effectiveness of learning resources centers (LRC's), outlines trends in LRC evaluation, considers the benefits of the evaluation process, and lists materials on LRC accreditation and evaluation. (DMM)

Provides information concerning the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the accreditation evaluation process, the self-study, and accreditation team visit. (DMM)

Outlines the policies and procedures of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Explains the role of the library/learning resources center (LRC) evaluator, and the significance of the LRC in the total evaluation process. (DMM)

Offers guidance for the accreditation team member, focusing the steps that will take place between the first invitation to become an evaluation team member and the preparation of the evaluation report. Covers the visit, interviewing and observing techniques, responsibilities to the committee, and report writing. (DMM)