Outcome Measurement Made Easy
Resources and Tools to Create Surveys and Analyze Outcome Data at Your Library
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Webinar: How to Develop Outcome Measures & Design Effective Surveys
April 11, 2018, 1:00 PM Central Time
Outcome measurement is a way for libraries to assess their impact on the people they serve and helps libraries answer the question, “What good did we do?” Libraries may need to measure outcomes for a variety of reasons—from measuring and improving impact, to better managing services and resources, to demonstrating a need for funding or other support. This webinar will help libraries develop their own outcome measures based on program goals and implement those measures through effective survey design. Learn more & register
WebJunction Webinar Series
Evaluating and Sharing Your Library's Impact
Bringing together research and practice from across library sectors, the series will cover the ins and outs of creating assessments that provide useful, actionable data. From figuring out what information you need for an effective assessment to applying your findings, the webinars will feature experts who will teach you to evaluate your programs and services in a way that empowers you to meet the unique and evolving needs of your patrons and make the case for how your library plays a critical role in your community. Learn more & register
More Ways to Engage with Project Outcome:
- Regional Training Workshops: Bring an expert trainer to your region to facilitate the planning process for implementing outcome measurement using Project Outcome.
- Conference Programming: Bring Project Outcome staff to your state or regional conference to help support libraries get started measuring outcomes.
- Custom Group Accounts: Not a public library but work with them? Interested in measuring outcomes of specific library projects or grant-supported programs? Create a custom group account to create surveys and analyze data for your member libraries.
What is Project Outcome?
We help public libraries understand and share the true impact of their services and programs with simple surveys and an easy-to-use process to measure and analyze outcomes. Project Outcome is a free toolkit offering libraries access to training, data analytics, and standardized surveys that measure outcomes in seven key library service areas:
Service Areas
Civic/Community Engagement
Services to inform, enrich, preserve, and promote community engagement, ranging from government issues to recreational activities. Examples include: Cultural Activities, Government Services, or Civic Engagement services and programs.
Digital Learning
Services to access technology, build technology-related skills and confidence, and make beneficial use of digital resources and services to meet patron needs. Examples include: Technology Usage Skills, Internet Education, or Computer Education services and programs.
Early Childhood Literacy
Services to improve early literacy and learning skills to prepare children ages 0-5 for school. Examples include: Storytime, Parenting/Child Development, or Every Child Ready to Read services and programs.
Economic Development
Services to improve business start-up and development skills. Examples include: Business Development or Starting Your Own Business services and programs.
Education/Lifelong Learning
Services to gain and impart new knowledge and skills, improve academic performance, and engage in a variety of lifelong learning activities. Examples include: Book Club Reviews, Author Discussions, Education Classes or Labs, or Bookmobile services and programs.
Job Skills
Services to improve the skills needed to find and apply for jobs and advance careers. Examples include: resume help, job fairs, or job search services and programs.
Summer Reading
Services to provide fun, engaging, and continuous reading opportunities throughout the summer and limit learning gaps for school-aged children. Examples include: Summer Reading for Adults, Teens, and Children.