Capturing Student Success in Libraries: Hands-On Evaluation with Excel and Tableau

Join us for an engaging and practical webinar designed for library professionals, where we will explore effective strategies for evaluating student success in libraries using powerful tools like Excel and Tableau. This session will feature hands-on activities that demonstrate how to leverage data analytics to measure and improve student outcomes. Come prepared with questions as we delve into real-world applications, providing you with the skills to transform data into actionable insights. Demonstrate your library's impact on student success by mastering these essential tools!
 

Learning Outcomes:

* Data Collection and Management: Attendees will learn how to collect, organize, and manage student data in Excel, preparing it for comprehensive analysis.
* Data Visualization Skills: Attendees will gain proficiency in using Excel and Tableau to create insightful visualizations that effectively communicate student success metrics and trends.
* Actionable Insights: Attendees will understand how to interpret data results to inform decision-making processes, leading to targeted improvements in library services that enhance student success.

Presenter
Dr. Rebecca (Becky) Croxton is the Head of Strategic Analytics & Special Projects for J. Murrey Atkins Library at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She earned a PhD in educational studies, a doctoral minor in educational research methods, and her MLIS degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Becky is a regular adjunct lecturer for UNCG and has taught a variety of courses including Data Visualization and Media Production Services. She previously worked as a Reference Librarian at both Johnson & Wales University’s Charlotte campus and Central Piedmont Community College. She is an active researcher and has published numerous articles and presented nationally on a variety of topics including quantifying the value of the academic library, online learning, professional identity development, and information-seeking needs, preferences, and motivation of undergraduate students. She is a member of Association of College & Research Library’s Value of Academic Libraries Committee and is actively involved in the Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA) Assessment Community of Practice.

This webinar is available via the Professional Development Alliance