Gain the skills you need to use data for planning, management, and communicating impact

Passionate about data? Looking to enhance your data and analysis skills to improve your library? Apply now to be a part of RIPL 2020, an immersive, boot camp-style event for public library staff to learn practical methods for gathering, analyzing, and applying data. Tailored to meet the needs of any data level experience, this event provides hands-on, experiential learning and the opportunity to connect with instructors and colleagues from around the US and beyond who are passionate about creating data-powered libraries. This event is hosted by the Colorado State Library and the Colorado Library Consortium.

Participants

RIPL participants work in public libraries and are…

> Interested in using data for savvy and strategic planning.

> Looking for both inspiration and instruction in a hands-on, participatory environment.

> Seeking to learn about outcomes and how to measure library impact.

> Committed to leading their organizations in making data-based decisions.

> Eager to develop a peer network to support research and evaluation efforts.

Details

Where: The Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca, IL 60143

When: July 12–15, 2020

Cost: Early Bird fee is $1,300, which includes registration, three nights lodging, and all meals. After March 1, the fee is $1,450.