Library services put people on the path to literacy, technological know-how, or a better job – but what we are often missing is the data to show it. Outcome measurement helps libraries answer the questions: How can we better measure and demonstrate our community impact? What good did our services do?
Would you like to implement outcome measurement in your library? Join us for this Project Outcome Regional Training, a half-day, in-person workshop. At this workshop, a Project Outcome trainer will facilitate the planning process for implementing outcome measurement using Project Outcome tools. You will learn how to deploy the Project Outcome standardized outcome surveys in your library, collect and use resulting data, and leverage the project's support network to ensure successful adoption. Come see how outcome measurement can drive change, influence decision making, and demonstrate the impact of your library’s programs and services on the community.
During this workshop, you will:
- Join in hands-on and discussion-based activities that will help you learn best practices and processes for selecting and administering surveys.
- Discuss challenges and identify possible strategies for your library to use for outcome measurement.
- Receive action planning documents to help with planning to implement Project Outcome at your library.
The goal of Project Outcome is to help public and academic libraries understand and share the impact of essential library programs and services. Project Outcome, an initiative of the Public Library Association, provides simple tools and a supportive online community of library leaders to help libraries collect insights and data about all the ways we are meeting the needs of our communities. This understanding can improve the way libraries do business – from allocating existing resources more efficiently to advocating for new resources more effectively.
If any reasonable accommodation is needed to ensure equal access or participation, contact the Office of Library and Information Services at (401) 574-9300 not less than three (3) business days in advance of the meeting or program date. More advanced notice is highly advisable.
