RIPL Regional – New York
April 18-19, 2018 in Utica, New York
Overview
50 participants from New York and surrounding area public libraries 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 New York 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
When
April 18-19, 2018, 8:00-5:00 each day
How
The registration fee is $20 and includes breakfast and lunch on April 18-19. Thanks to the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, all other event costs are covered. A sponsored dinner will also be included on the first day.
Questions? Contact Amy Heebner.
Speakers
Linda Hofschire
Rochelle Logan
Sharon Morris
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
Dinner, Sponsored by Gale
APPLICATION ACTIVITY: CABBAGE TOSS
BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER: USING DATA FOR MANAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
TELLING THE LIBRARY STORY WITH DATA: VISUALIZATION AND STORYTELLING
THE SANDBOX: PLAYING WITH DATA FOR MILLION DOLLAR RESULTS
APPLICATION ACTIVITY: THE #RIPLEFFECT
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