Evaluation report
	A total of 99 participants attended this course, which consisted of five one-day modules: Trends and strategic issues for libraries Technological developments: Threats and opportunities for libraries Library consortia and licensing Open access and institutional repositories Libraries and teaching and learning All participants received an evaluation form. The response rate varied, from 44% for Module 5 (Libraries and Teaching and Learning) to 76% for Module 1 (Trends and Strategic Issues for Libraries). The suggestions and comments that were given, are all very valuable for Ticer. We would like to express our gratitude for that!
	Overall impression This course by the International Ticer School can be considered to be a success. The percentages below indicate how many of the participants 'completely agreed' or 'agreed' to the following statements. Statement Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 I would recommend this module to colleagues in the field 69% 98% 73% 100% 57% The module was worth its money 77% 98% 63% 89% 64% I will use what I learned in the module when I go back to my library 69% 95% 86% 92% 71% As you can see, modules 2 and 4 (on Technological Developments and on Open Access and Institutional Repositories) were considered to be the best.
	Positive remarks Excellent range of quality presenters and interesting range of topics. Ticer courses keep providing me both inspiring food for mind and practical solutions and indications to develop and manage projects and activities. One of the good things about the Ticer School was the range of international speakers. Great to have a chance to hear experts in their field from US/Canada. Once again, thank you very much for such an excellent program! It was an absolutely enriching experience to see the European perspective on many issues that we are dealing with as professional librarians and to have such a line up of excellent speakers! Plenty of opportunity to network with and learn from other participants and lecturers. The organisation was very good and people very kind! Follow that way and Ticer courses will keep its well-known reputation. Thank you! I take advantage of this message for thanking you sincerely for the perfect organization of this Ticer Summer School and your kindness. I'd really enjoyed it. "An excellent opportunity to get in touch with enthusiastic colleagues, to get an update on the latest developments, and return home with very practical ready-to-use tips." (Irmgard Bomers, Head User Services, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, National Library of the Netherlands, the Netherlands)
	Programme 63% to 87% of the participants did not think the programmes of modules 1 up to and including 4 were overfull. Hoever, the participants to module 5 (Libraries and Teaching and Learning) disagreed: 38% of them thought that module's programme was overfull and 38% thought it wasn't (the rest was neutral). The participants to module 1 and 2 did not feel that the programme should offer more opportunity to discussion. However, around 20% of the participants to the other three modules would have liked more opportunity for discussion. "The module on library consortia addressed in depth issues that are of direct interest to me. Already during the lectures my mind was turning to how I might use my new insights. A long day of intense concentration that was well worth the effort." (Jacqueline de Ruiter, policy maker, Hogeschool Utrecht, the Netherlands)
	Lectures In the evaluation, participants could rate a programme item 'extremely good', 'good', 'neutral', 'bad' or 'extremely bad'. With their ratings, we calculated a score from 1.0 to 5.0, with 5.0 being the maximum score. The average score was 4.0. The following lectures were rated as the best. For privacy reasons, the lecturers are indicated by numbers, which correspond with the number in the syllabus given to all the participants and lecturers. Syllabus number Score Comments 1 4.7 Brilliant, food for thought, very inspiring, stimulating 8 4.6 Inspiring, enthusiastic, very useful, should be given more time 13 4.6 Addressed practical problems, very useful and up-to-date, strong complement to the previous speaker 14 4.5 Very informative, very focused, relevant content, thought-provoking 6 4.5 Very, a difficult subject made easy, a real expert, good solid overview "Ticer is not only a good way of keeping informed and getting aware of new technologies, experts advices and relevant informations of particular topics. It's also an occasion to meet, exchange and discuss with people working, dealing and finding the best solutions in the library domain." (Marc Francey, E-librarian, Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire de Fribourg, Switzerland)

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