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Digging into Assessment Data: Tips, Tricks, and Tools of the Trade

webinar recordingFormat: Webinar, original date August 14, 2018
Hosted by: WebJunction and OCLC Research
Length: 1 hour

You know what you want to know and how to ask the right questions. Now what? This session will delve into assessment tools and data collection methods—and how to choose the method that works best for you. You also will learn how to analyze your data and turn it into information your library can use. Don’t worry if using qualitative and quantitative data is new to you. You’ll gain the insight you need to use both with confidence.

This webinar is the second in a three-part series bringing together research and practice from across library sectors, covering the ins and outs of creating, and implementing assessments that provide insightful, actionable data. #libdata4impact

Presented by: Linda Hofschire and Lynn Silipigni Connaway

Category: Assessment, evaluation & planning

Take Action: Using and Presenting Research Findings to Make Your Case

webinar recordingFormat: Webinar, original date October 3, 2018
Hosted by: WebJunction and OCLC Research
Length: 1 hour

You’ve formulated the hard questions. You’ve collected your data. What stories do your findings tell, and what do they suggest? This final session explores how to present findings to your library’s key stakeholders and decision-makers in a compelling way, and how to turn those findings into action that benefits your patrons. 

This webinar is the final in a three-part series bringing together research and practice from across library sectors, covering the ins and outs of creating, and implementing assessments that provide insightful, actionable data. #libdata4impact

Presented by: Melissa Bowles-Terry and moderated by Marie L. Radford

Category: Assessment, evaluation & planning

User-centered Assessment: Leveraging What You Know and Filling in the Gaps

webinar recordingFormat: Webinar, original date April 24, 2018
Hosted by: WebJunction and OCLC Research
Length: 1 hour

Whether you’re trying to decide how to allocate your library’s resources or make the best use of your space, formal assessment tools can guide your decision-making. This session will cover why formal assessments are more effective than anecdotal data, and will help you learn how to plan effective evaluations. You will learn how to use what you already know about your patrons, how to determine what information you still need, and how to formulate questions to get you there.

This webinar is the first in a three-part series bringing together research and practice from across library sectors, covering the ins and outs of creating, and implementing assessments that provide insightful, actionable data. #libdata4impact

Presented by: Kara Reuter and Lynn Silipigni Connaway

Category: Assessment, evaluation & planning