Assessment, Evaluation & Planning
Support for Digital Literacy in Public Libraries
Last Modified: 08 October 2013
This digital literacy guidebook was created under a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and is designed for state libraries to use in exploring potential state-level investments and partnerships that advance digital literacy.
- Gates Emerald press release final 150814.pdf
- Acronyms.pdf
- 1-Changing-lives-in-the-libraries-Measuring-impact-of-online-public-access-to-information.pdf
- 2-Tapping into technology-East-European-countries-assess-digital-impact.pdf
- 3-Project-targets-hard-to-reach-groups.pdf
- 4-Creating-better-places-to-live-Public-access-enriches-job-search-and-free-time.pdf
- 5-Sharing-learning-beyond-GL-family.pdf
Impact Planning Assessment Worldwide
Last Modified: 01 August 2013
Originally published in a GL Special Issue of Performance Measurement and Metrics, five articles made freely accessible in précis format, through arrangements with Emerald Group Publishing and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Benefits of a Project Manager in Library Building Projects
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
Includes first-hand experience and information about why and how project managers are important to library building projects.
Community-Led Libraries
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
Links to resources and articles related to the efforts and outcomes of a four-year Canadian libraries project involving communities in the development and delivery of library services.
Disaster Planning and Response
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
This excerpt from "Preservation and Conservation for Libraries and Archives" discusses the three main parts of planning for emergencies, starting with providing for the safety of patrons and staff. It includes a sample emergency instructions form.
Elements of a Disaster Response Plan
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
This excerpt from "Disaster Response and Planning for Libraries" is a checklist that outlines the four sections of a disaster response plan: prevention; response; planning; and recovery.
Getting on Your Community's Leadership Team
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
This excerpt from "The Library Board Strategic Guide: Going to the Next Level" explains why a library should be part of its community's leadership and planning team -- and how to get started in that direction.
- Needs and Assets Assessment Worksheet
- Needs and Assets Assessment PowerPoint Presentation
- New Facilities Needs Assessment Report Example
- New Facilities Needs Assessment Survey Example
- New Facilities Needs Assessment Survey Results Example
- Aztec Public Library Community Assessment
- Teen Needs Assessment Survey Example
- Teen Needs Assessment Survey Results Example
Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
A collection of resources from the March 2006 workshop, Promoting Public Libraries: Using Data and Advocacy to Build Public Support and Funding.
Questions to Consider Before Collecting New Library Data
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
This excerpt from "Collecting and Using Public Library Statistics" discusses the connection between planning and data collection.
Research into practice: Latino Perception of Public Libraries
Last Modified: 21 March 2012
ALA 2009 presentation and associated resources on research exploring Latino perceptions of public libraries and their public-library use and on best practices for utilizing research to inform strategic planning, advocacy, and outreach.
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