RIPL Regional – Massachusetts

May 7-8, 2018 in Devens, Massachusetts

Overview

50 participants from Massachusetts will engage in two days of hands-on, intensive workshops about…

  • Designing outcome-based evaluation of programs and services
  • Assessing the needs of your community
  • Techniques for tracking public library data and using these data for planning, management, and demonstrating the library’s worth
  • Using data and stories to document the impact of your library

Participants will walk away from the RIPL Regional with tools for evaluation, confidence in building research into their activities, and a network of colleagues for future learning and success.

Participants

RIPL Regional participants work in Massachusetts public libraries and are …

interested in getting started using data for savvy and strategic planning.
looking for both inspiration and instruction in a hands-on, participatory environment.
seeking to learn about outcomes and how to measure library impact.
committed to leading their organizations in making data-based decisions.
eager to develop a peer network to support research and evaluation efforts.

Where

Devens Common Center
31 Andrews Parkway
Devens, MA 01434

We have a block of rooms reserved at the SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center for a special rate of $139/night, available through April 9. The group name is “Massachusetts Library Systems.” Use this link to book your room.

When

May 7-8, 2018, 8:00-5:00 each day

How

The institute fee is $150 and will include breakfast and lunch on May 7 and 8. Registration will open on February 15 and close on April 17. You can register here. The event is open to Massachusetts Library System members, with a limit of one participant per library.

Speakers

Linda Hofschire

Director, Library Research Service

Rochelle Logan

Research Consultant and Trainer

Sharon Morris

Director of Library Development, Colorado State Library

Program

Day 1
07 May 2018
Day 2
08 May 2018

WELCOME AND THE EVALUATION PROCESS

Linda Hofschire
Sharon Morris

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? YOUR EVALUATION PLAN & THE DATA TRIFECTA – A WINNING COMBINATION

15 minute break at the halfway point
Linda Hofschire
Sharon Morris

APPLICATION ACTIVITY: LET’S MAKE WAVES

Linda Hofschire
Rochelle Logan
Sharon Morris

Wrap-Up

Sharon Morris

Sponsorship