Making assessment less scary: Academic libraries collaborate on an information literacy assessment model

This article discusses the Information Literacy in Alberta Assessment Pilot (ILAAP), a pilot project launched by four Alberta post-secondary institutions. The project is aimed at creating a custom assessment tool that responds to the unique needs of local institutions. It is also created to provide a more appropriate model for promoting and assessing information literacy skills among students. The article describes the emergence of the assessment tool and details the benefits and the challenges of the project.