Abstract
The goal of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the professional portfolio, as compared to comprehensive exams, as a culminating assignment in a graduate school librarianship program. An online questionnaire was sent to program completers to collect data related to the culminating assessment they completed as part of their program. Candidates enrolled in the professional portfolio class during the fall 2016 semester served as a focus group. Results were categorized into four areas: job searching and interviewing, preparedness for future career, the process of completing the culminating activity, and the impact of the culminating activity. Across all four areas, the researchers found statistically significant results showing the benefits of the professional portfolio as compared to the comprehensive exam. These findings indicate that, although the professional portfolio was considerably more time-consuming for the students, it was a more effective culminating experience than the comprehensive exam.
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