Improving libraries, demonstrating impact
LibPMC is an international community that brings together library practitioners, researchers, educators and students interested in the assessment and evaluation of libraries and information services. We welcome those at all kinds of libraries, and in all kinds of positions.
User experience
Using a variety of research methods to gather information on library users’ experiences
Data analysis
Making sense of data gathered about library use and users to better understand and support future needs
Communicating impact
Story-telling with data to demonstrate the value and impact of libraries
Evidence-based change
Iterating through cycles of assessment to continually drive change
A commitment to innovation through user research, data, and story-telling
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, and to communicate the value and impact of those services, spaces and resources. This is driven by a focus on user experience, data analysis, story-telling, 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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