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12 Months to Better Library Data

Learn how to use data to better serve your community in the free webinar series, 12 Months to Better Library Data, featuring curriculum from the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) 2023 national event as well as a few new topics. RIPL’s curriculum is based on the steps involved in conducting an evaluation:

  • Identify the purpose of your evaluation
  • Plan your evaluation
  • Collect data
  • Analyze data
  • Use data – for management, program improvement, strategic planning, and advocacy

During the first nine months of this series, we covered each step of the evaluation process. Then, in December and January, we went beyond these steps to consider related issues – developing meaningful metrics and privacy vs. personalization. You can check out the recordings below. And, for our final webinar in February, we will will learn about how three public library workers have used data for decision-making, strategic planning, and advocacy. Register now for:

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These will NOT be webinars where you listen to a talking head the whole time; instead, please come ready to participate in a variety of interactive learning activities, some of which will occur in small groups in breakout rooms.

These webinars will be recorded, and the recordings will be available within two business days of each session. To receive a link to a particular webinar recording, please register for the webinar. 

Questions? Please contact info@ripleffect.org.

This webinar series is made possible by funding from the Mellon Foundation.