diff --git a/README.rst b/README.rst
index f1b0dd2..ce9e29e 100644
--- a/README.rst
+++ b/README.rst
@@ -89,6 +89,14 @@ and run the following ::
 
         pip install .
 
+To confirm that the installation was successful, type ::
+
+        python -c "import diffpy.snmf; print(diffpy.snmf.__version__)"
+
+The output should print the latest version displayed on the badges above.
+
+Now, you may consult our `online documentation <https://diffpy.github.io/diffpy.snmf>`_ for tutorials and API references.
+
 Support and Contribute
 ----------------------
 
diff --git a/news/update-install-check.rst b/news/update-install-check.rst
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5640ded
--- /dev/null
+++ b/news/update-install-check.rst
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+**Added:**
+
+* <news item>
+
+**Changed:**
+
+* <news item>
+
+**Deprecated:**
+
+* <news item>
+
+**Removed:**
+
+* <news item>
+
+**Fixed:**
+
+* Updated REAMDE instructions to check for successful installation
+
+**Security:**
+
+* <news item>