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NISO Two-Part Webinar, Part One - Using Analytics to Extract Value from the Library's Data

Faced with a highly diverse combination of externally and internally collected data (web visits, gate counter, collection usage, subject analysis, budgets, space use, reference help interactions, etc.), academic libraries have rapidly mastered the value and use of analytics. Whether analyzing prospective subscription packages to determine their value for an institution’s research activities or reviewing usage data drawn from the local digital repository, libraries want to extract meaning from the increasing volume of library data. What does that data look like? How should that data be managed? And in what combinations is that data most enlightening?
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NISO Webinar

Helping people gain a greater understanding of the information community — our issues and concerns, challenges and opportunities — is core to NISO's mission. Our events are a key element of this, with our popular webinar program at their heart. And, following the NISO/NFAIS merger earlier this year, all NISO members can now attend all 14 webinars in 2020 completely free of charge! This includes an unlimited number of places and full access to a recording of each webinar for anyone who is unable to attend the event itself.
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Corey Harper

Data Scientist and Sr. Technology Researcher, Elsevier


Corey Harper spent nearly 15 years building digital libraries, administering library systems, and managing library metadata at New York University and the University of Oregon. His current research interests include natural language processing, machine learning, predictive analytics, and data visualization with applications toward issues around research communications. In addition, he is involved in both the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and code4lib communities. Corey has an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business and an MSLS from the University of North Carolina.
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Steven Braun

Data Analytics and Visualization Specialist, Northeastern University Libraries


Steven Braun is the Data Analytics and Visualization Specialist in the Northeastern University Libraries Digital Scholarship Group. He received his M.S. in molecular biophysics and biochemistry from Yale University and his B.A. in chemistry and Asian studies from St. Olaf College. His visualization work emphasizes interdisciplinary connections that challenge the ways in which we understand the relationship between data and representation in the world around us. For examples of Steven’s work, see http://www.stevengbraun.com.
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Suzanna Conrad

Associate Dean for Digital Technologies and Resource Management, California State University, Sacramento


Suzanna Conrad is Associate Dean for Digital Technologies and Resource Management in the University Library at California State University, Sacramento. Her research interests include human-computer interaction, scholarly communication and ethics in librarianship.