Administrators and school boards want to know where the money goes. That's why you will find plenty of the usual statistics - circulation, student visits, # of cotaught lessons, which resources and technologies are used most - on this organization-level scorecard.
But you will also find data that link the library's work directly to the district's core priorities, like improved student outcomes and support for all types of learners.
To make this dashboard, I pulled data from all three surveys: Learner, Teacher, and Library Usage.
The headlines for the primary data visualizations work together to create a single marketing message that reads: "At The Best Library, students have better access to technology, more resources, and diverse books; and that means better student outcomes, better support for all types of learners, and students who feel better prepared for college."
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