The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 

Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 

Please note: This is a THREE-PART webinar series taking place Tuesday, May 20, Wednesday May 21 and Thursday, May 22, 2025. Please only register if you can attend all parts. By registering here, you are registering for all three dates. 

Description

A three-part webinar series taking place Tuesday, May 20; Wednesday, May 21; and Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 11:30am Pacific/12:30pm Mountain/1:30pm Central/2:30pm Eastern each session.

With countless technological, budgetary, and political trends changing the library service landscape, more and more libraries are turning to data to drive decisions and ensure they are using resources in a sustainable, cost-effective way. 

In this three-part webinar, industry leader Amy Stubbing offers a step-by-step guide through each stage of implementing, reviewing, and embedding data-driven decisions in your organization, providing accessible visualizations, top tips, and practical examples. Whether you’re working an entry-level position or are a part of senior management, you’ll gain critical skills needed to make the best use of the data your library is collecting.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to: 

• Write a data-driven decisions plan 
• Evaluate what data they are collecting and what they need  
• Evaluate data collection and analysis plans based on changing organizational needs 
• Analyze and map data to make decisions and gain insights 
• Implement developments based on data

Presenter

Amy Stubbing is a leader in the library and information profession and has held roles in various parts of the sector. Her core areas of expertise and focus are data-driven decisions, inclusive practices, and management and organization. Her book Data-Driven Decisions: A Toolkit for Information Professionals was published in 2022 by Facet Publishing. As well as her role as Academic Engagement Lead at the University of Westminster, Amy is a consultant and trainer on using data within the workplace and making data-driven decisions. She is internationally active in the library and information profession, working with key professional bodies around the world to improve data usage and literacy.

Accessibility Information

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.