Evaluating Library Success: An Intrepid Journey into the Exciting World of Library Assessment Facilitators: Jason LeDuc, Counting Opinions Greg Morgan, Auckland Libraries MetLib 2014
“In God we trust; all others must bring data.” W. Edwards Deming
“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Robert Kaplan
STATISTICS + STORIES = SUCCESS
The Library Super-metric Does it exist?
NEW Performance Measurement Task Force To develop standardized measures of effectiveness for widely- offered public library programs and promotes the training for implementation and use of the measures across public libraries.
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“In developing Toronto Public Library's current strategic plan we included an international perspective on key library measures to support Toronto's position as a world ranked City. Specifically open hours per capita, programming per capita and the emerging measures of e-titles and e-circulation were examined. Funding trends beyond North America were helpful context during the recession. Toronto's role is unique within the Canadian context and international comparators are relevant and useful.”
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Library Example The Top 10 Indicators
Library Example Performance Indicators
“Customers are the reason we’re in business so the ability to make data-driven decisions and compare satisfaction levels over time is critical.” - Jacksonville Public Library
An Emerging Library Trend: Data Analytics … libraries should be leveraging their patron data to make better purchasing decisions and provide more in-depth services.“ 2011
Library Example Measuring Library Effectiveness
Library Example Strategic Planning Towards Implementing the Balanced Scorecard
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