Category Archives: data-driven decision making

How Are Our Books Being Used?

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Nancy Turner

Last week’s final Assessment in the Real World workshop began with a report of book circulation – ¼ million data points detailing the circulation of books published in English and purchased from 2003 to 2013. Fred Rowland (RIS librarian for … Continue reading →

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Gathering Feedback on the Library’s Public Programs

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Nancy Turner

The latest Assessment in the Real World discussion focused on the feedback survey that goes out to attendees at the Libraries’ Beyond the Page public programs. 11 library staff members participated in a discussion with Nicole Restaino (Manager, Library Communications … Continue reading →

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Cynthia Schwarz explores the use of technology in libraries

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Nancy Turner

Cynthia Schwarz is the Senior Systems & Technology Librarian at the Health Sciences Library. She recently moved into this position after 6 years on the Main Campus. In both these jobs,  Cynthia has used her technical expertise to address questions … Continue reading →

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