RIPL Regional – Michigan
August 7-8, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan
Overview
Up to 50 participants from public libraries in Michigan and beyond 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 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
East Lansing Hannah Community Center
819 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
Lodging options:
Quality Inn University
1.8 miles or 6 minute drive from venue
Estimated cost: $121/night
Hyatt Place Lansing/Eastwood Towne Center
3.2 miles or 11 minute drive from venue
Estimated cost: $164/night
Courtyard by Marriott Lansing
2.9 miles or 10 minute drive from venue
Estimated cost: $167/night
Candlewood Suites East Lansing
3.4 miles or 12 minute drive from venue
Estimated cost: $106/night
East Lansing Marriott at University Place
0.8 miles or 3 minute drive from venue
Estimated cost: $240/night
When
August 7-8, 2019
Wednesday, August 7:
8:00-8:30 Registration/Breakfast, 8:30-5:00 Workshop
Thursday, August 8:
8:00-8:30 Breakfast, 8:30-5:00 Workshop
How
This event is sold out and the waiting list is full. Please see the RIPL website for information about other events.
Speakers
Linda Hofschire
Rochelle Logan
Sharon Morris
Rebecca Teasdale
Program
WELCOME AND THE EVALUATION PROCESS
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? YOUR EVALUATION PLAN & THE DATA TRIFECTA – A WINNING COMBINATION
APPLICATION ACTIVITY: SPEED DATA-ING
STARTING THE CONVERSATION: DATA COLLECTION METHODS
APPLICATION ACTIVITY: LET’S MAKE WAVES
Wrap-Up
APPLICATION ACTIVITY: CABBAGE TOSS
THE SANDBOX: PLAYING WITH DATA FOR MILLION DOLLAR RESULTS
APPLICATION ACTIVITY: THE #RIPLEFFECT
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