To have these sorts of impacts on student learning, librarians must collaborate with teachers and faculty at their institutions. Having a separate data dashboard that directly addresses teachers' concerns may help with building and maintaining enthusiasm for collaboration between faculty and their school or academic librarians.
The data displayed on this board were specifically chosen to speak directly to instructors about the benefits of these collaborations, in order to encourage more faculty members to work with librarians to embed information literacy instruction in their regular coursework.
This dashboard's data points, which are based on information collected through the teacher and library usage surveys, are woven together to support the following overriding marketing message:
Why collaborate with us?
Better student outcomes
Better support for all types of learners
Make better use of technology
Provide deeper learning experiences
Reduce your workload
How can we help you?
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