Libraries and non-profits: Leveraging data analytics for community impact

Description

Learn about "Data for Good," designed to support library training and community services for data analysis, through teen and adult programming.

Libraries are well-positioned to provide data analysis services to a variety of community groups, from nonprofits to government agencies, enabling them to gain insights into their operations and constituents. Recognizing the potential of data analytics, the Providence Public Library in Rhode Island (PPL) created "Data for Good," a project to train teens and adults in data analysis and provide these services to local nonprofits. PPL collaborated with library staff in Georgia and Texas to develop data analytics programming. Using the newly developed skills and the Data for Good (D4G) curriculum, participating library staff were able to bring their knowledge to local community members, organizations, and colleagues.

Presenters from libraries in Georgia, Texas, and Rhode Island will share their experiences in using the D4G curriculum, their successes in working with community partners, and innovative ideas for utilizing AI in data analysis. We'll introduce you to the resources made freely available through IMLS funding (LG-250160-OLS-21) to libraries interested in learning about data analytics or implementing a data analysis training program.

Presented by:

• Sherry Lehane, Innovations Project Manager, Providence Public Library (RI)

• Dianne Connery, Development Director, Pottsboro Library (TX)

• Kristi Henry, Senior Librarian, DeKalb County Public Library (GA)

• Kate Aubin, Director of Youth Services, Providence Public Library (RI)

• Daniel Munoz, Assistant Director and Systems Manager, Okefenokee Regional Library System (GA)