A commitment to innovation through data
LibPMC is an international community that brings together library practitioners, researchers, educators and students interested in the assessment of libraries and information services. We welcome those at all kinds of libraries, and in all kinds of positions.
Focus on user experience
Using a variety of research methods to gather data on library users
Data analysis
Making sense of data gathered on library users to better understand and support their needs
Evidence-based change
Iterating through cycles of assessment to continually drive change
Improving libraries
Our past conferences have provided a mix of invited speakers, contributed papers and workshops designed to stimulate discussion, provide ideas for assessing and improving library performance, and develop new concepts and techniques to advance the field.
The goal of library assessment (or performance measurement) is to improve library services, spaces, and resources to better meet user needs. This is driven by a focus on user experience, data analysis, and iterating through cycles of assessment and improvement.
“You forget how much you need to shake up the normal working week sometimes and think about the bigger picture.”
2021 Conference attendee
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