Project Outcome: Learning Good Data Visualization

Public libraries need more data and evidence to demonstrate their value to their communities, but collecting the data is only half the battle. How do you communicate it? How do you use it to make strategic decisions? Data visualization can help libraries better understand their data and feel confident communicating their impact back to their communities. In this on-demand webinar, attendees learn best practices for how and when to use data visualization, helpful tools for creating visualizations, and how to apply these tips using Project Outcome.

Originally presented August 15, 2019.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this free on-demand webinar, participants will:

• Know resources and tools to help with good data visualization;
• Understand best practices for how and when to use data visualization; and
• Be able to apply what they learned to better understand and use their Project Outcome data.

Additional Resources

• Project Outcome Slideshow (PDF, 51 pgs.)
• Amanda Johnson's Slideshow (PDF, 26 pgs.)

Who Should Attend

This free on-demand webinar is open to everyone but will be most beneficial for those already registered with Project Outcome.

Panelists

Amanda Johnson has worked in public, academic, and special libraries, as well as archives. She joined the State Library of North Carolina in 2014 as the data analysis and communications consultant and state data coordinator. She administers the annual public library survey for North Carolina and provides consulting services for developing programmatic evaluations, finding library and community data, and communicating data.

Emily Plagman is the manager of impact and advocacy for the Public Library Association and manages PLA’s performance measurement initiative, Project Outcome. Prior to joining PLA, Emily worked as a project manager at the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning on an energy efficiency grant. Emily received her Master’s in International Public Affairs from the LaFollette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin and her Bachelor’s in Political Science at Marquette University.

Accommodations

This on-demand webinar is captioned in English (United States).

If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your access to this on-demand webinar, please contact us at plawebinars@ala.org or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752) prior to registering so we can attempt to provide appropriate accommodations.

Tech Requirements

To play this on-demand webinar you should use a browser with native HTML5 support. Please use the most up-to-date version available of Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera, or Edge. A fast Internet connection and computer is recommended.