Demystifying Data to Deliver Community-Driven Library Collections

Presented by: CollectionHQ and Library Journal
Event Date and Time: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT

Librarians have a wealth of data at their fingertips. However, finding time to gather actionable insight from that data to make improvements for your community can be challenging.

This webcast will share techniques that make data more manageable and support continuous improvements to your library collection. The panel of librarians and industry experts will discuss the use of evidence-based collection management tools to:

See at a glance how the collection is performing.
Streamline weeding processes and schedule regular collection improvements.
Analyze the inclusion of diverse communities and address gaps.
Move books to different library locations to maximize usage based on evidence of demand.
Make informed, budget-conscious decisions with confidence.

The panel will share their experience of how to implement these methods to support more frequent collection management and reveal the time savings that are possible by empowering library staff with action plans to support decisions at all levels.

By joining this webcast, you will learn how to promote your library’s commitment to being fiscally responsible. Adopting data-driven strategies that are proven to increase circulation and right-size the collection will enhance the community’s experience with your library.

Presenters:

Noel Rutherford, Materials Services Manager, Nashville Public Library

Jami Trenam, Associate Director of Collection Development, Great River Regional Library

Jane Herb, Enterprise Sales Manager, Baker & Taylor

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