Abstract
When designing tests for library classes, it is important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of different question types. Selected-response test items may be better for evaluating knowledge of library facts; constructed-response questions may elicit internalization of knowledge; and alternative-response may be good options for evaluating complex library schools such as developing a search strategy. Library literature seems to lack articles discussing testing students enrolled in for-credit library classes. This article outlines the advantages and disadvantages of various question types according to the education literature, and examines a test case in which students in a for-credit library course were given a take home quiz with search story problems. Hopefully this article will encourage others to examine their test-writing, and share similar ideas and best practices for developing testing materials for library courses.
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