THO:WorkingGroups-Users

Charge:

Develop a plan to work with and get advice from users of THO products and services, including particularly TexasHeritageOnline.org. Core user groups include:
- Teachers in Texas public and private elementary, middle, and high schools, particularly those teaching social studies and history.
- Students in Texas public and private elementary, middle, and high schools, as well as students being home-schooled.
- Faculty in institutions of higher education, particularly those teaching in the area of history and social studies and those with research interests in Texas history, politics, and culture.
- Librarians, archivists, museum professionals, and officials and employees of state and local governments.
- Genealogists and other researchers of Texas or family history.
With input from representatives of the above user groups, develop a set of desireable outcomes for various users with respect to THO products and services, including particularly TexasHeritageOnline.org.
Recommend strategy to assess outcomes for THO members and users of TexasHeritageOnline.org on a regular basis.
Identify and maintain a list of resources relating to outcome-based assessment for digitization initiatives.
Regularly evaluate progress of committee, identify improvements needed in committee processes and products, and adjust plans as needed.