Learner level data track the students' own experiences.
How often are they coming in?
How do they like the courses?
What technologies and resources are they using?
Are the courses engaging and adapted to meet their needs?
If they are choosing to read, what kinds of books are they reading?
Although you can simply embed some of this data into a single dashboard along with teacher and organization level data, having a separate data dashboard that speaks directly to the students raises some interesting possibilities. Often the best way to advertise library services to students is to demonstrate that their peers are already using them.
This student-centric dashboard could be embedded in your library's website or displayed on a monitor in your library itself as a way of encouraging students to check out more books, try new resources, or experiment with new technologies. You can also use the dashboard to set a tone for your library community or reinforce your school's values.
The headlines on this learner-centric dashboard can be read together to form the following marketing message: "At The Best Library, we show up, we read, we help each other, we use technology, we read diverse books, we plan for our future, and we engage with our community."
Image Credit (header)
De Zoysa, D. (2024, June 21). Data, science, technology. [Illustration]. Pixabay. https://pixabay.com/illustrations/data-science-technology-8841981/
References
Allen, J. (n.d.). Looker Studio Infographic. KY Library Resources. https://sites.google.com/education.ky.gov/kylmr/resources/looker-studio-infographic
Loertscher, D.V., & Todd, R. J. (2018). We boost teaching and learning: Micro documentation measures for Teacher Librarians. Learning Commons Press. https://www.davidloertscherlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/2018-We-Boost-Teaching-and-Learning.pdf
Loertscher, D. V. (2022). DIY storytelling data visualization: An equity and engagement issue [Video]. ALiVE! https://sites.google.com/view/alivesuperschoollibraries/strategies/partnerships