Telling the story of a school library is more than circulation stats, though those do make for an easy entry point to share our work. And while doing more work at the end with book collection, inventory, classes, and summer plans looming, year-end reports are an important advocacy to reach our administrators, teachers, students, and other stakeholders our value in the school community.
With so many tools out there, Kentucky school librarian James Allen has done the hard work of comparing and contrasting different software platforms. The full review can be found here on the Kentucky Library Resources website. Additionally, on his website, he offers a tutorial specifically on Looker Studio. Below are infographics from librarians around the country (and one from Oregon) for some inspiration.
Submitted by Blake Hopper, New Tazewell, TN (and Library Journal 2023 Mover & Shaker!)
Submitted by Elizabeth Coon, Abner Creek Academy, Duncan, SC
Submitted by Brandi Mitchell, Lewisville ISD, TX
Submitted by Tina McIver, Council Grove, KS
Submitted by Kate Jacobson Dutro, Portland, OR (and newsletter editor)