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Data-driven decisions : a practical toolkit for library and information professionals / Amy Stubbing.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781783304783 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: xvi, 180 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: London : Facet Publishing, 2022.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 171-173) and index. |
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| Subject: | Data mining. Information resources management > Decision making. Library administration > Decision making. Quantitative research. |
- Book News
This guide explains how to use data for decision making in library and information services, to make sure these services are effective and efficient, identify areas for improvement or areas of success that can be replicated, identify changing needs and trends to develop new services and strategies, and articulate the strengths of a service and the importance of maintaining it. It outlines steps for understanding and implementing data collection and analysis: identifying the data need, query, and source; collecting, storing, and preparing the data for analysis; mapping the data to allow for more detailed analysis by creating visualizations, overlaying different types of data, and making it comparable; analyzing and drawing conclusions from data; planning and executing actions based on data; and reviewing the work of the previous steps. The second section provides specific applications of data-driven decisions to areas like collections management, resource distribution, and staffing, with case studies by additional authors. Distributed in the US by ALA. Annotation ©2022 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) - Chicago Distribution CenterData Driven Decisions: A Practical Toolkit for Library and Information Professionals is a simple, jargon-free guide to using data for decision making in library services. The book walks readers step-by-step through each stage of implementing, reviewing and embedding data driven decisions in their organisation, providing accessible visualisations, top tips, and downloadable tools to support readers on their data journey. Staring with the absolute basics of using data, the author creates a framework for building skills and knowledge slowly until the reader is comfortable with even complex uses of data. The book begins with an exploration of explore the foundations of data driven decisions in libraries including a look at the impact of the current financial climate on resources, theoretical foundations of data collection and analysis, and how this book can be used in practice. The next section takes readers through the data driven decisions model, providing the guide for understanding and manual for implementation of the model. Finally, the book provides further perspectives and reading surrounding analysis and implementation of data driven decisions. This section aims to give supplementary and focused information on different areas of data driven decisions which can be included in processes once the reader understands the foundation of the book from earlier chapters. Highly practical and written in an accessible style, this book is an essential resource for librarians and information professionals who increasingly need to justify decisions on programmes and services through quantifiable data.
- Chicago Distribution CenterThis book guides readers from the very start of their journey in discovering data and all its uses to implementing data collection, analysis and review for decision making and service development. Itâs a practical, no nonsense guide to demystify and equip any information professional with the tools to start their own data driven decision practice.
- Taylor & Francis Publishing
Data Driven Decisions: A Practical Toolkit for Library and Information Professionals is a simple, jargon-free guide to using data for decision making in library services. The book walks readers step-by-step through each stage of implementing, reviewing and embedding data driven decisions in their organisation, providing accessible visualisations, top tips, and downloadable tools to support readers on their data journey. Staring with the absolute basics of using data, the author creates a framework for building skills and knowledge slowly until the reader is comfortable with even complex uses of data.
The book begins with an exploration of explore the foundations of data driven decisions in libraries including a look at the impact of the current financial climate on resources, theoretical foundations of data collection and analysis, and how this book can be used in practice. The next section takes readers through the data driven decisions model, providing the guide for understanding and manual for implementation of the model. Finally, the book provides further perspectives and reading surrounding analysis and implementation of data driven decisions. This section aims to give supplementary and focused information on different areas of data driven decisions which can be included in processes once the reader understands the foundation of the book from earlier chapters.
Highly practical and written in an accessible style, this book is an essential resource for librarians and information professionals who increasingly need to justify decisions on programmes and services through quantifiable data.
- Taylor & Francis Publishing
Data Driven Decisions: A Practical Toolkit for Library and Information Professionals is a simple, jargon-free guide to using data for decision making in library services.
