The Research Institute for Public Libraries – Maine Regional Training
Launched in 2015 by the Colorado State Library (CSL) and the Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC), the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) is a singular event for public library leaders and others interested in public library data and evaluation. In this immersive, bootcamp-style event, participants learn practical, strategic methods of gathering, analyzing, and using data for planning, management, and communicating impact.
With the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the Maine State Library will host a two-day version of the national data boot camp to provide the data and evaluation training necessary to begin using data to plan for your library’s future.
RIPL-Maine will be held August 14-15 at the Jordan Hotel & Conference Center at Sunday River, Newry, ME.
50 participants from New England public libraries will engage in two days of hands-on, intensive workshops with Colorado’s esteemed RIPL trainers about:
•Designing outcome-based evaluation of programs and services
•Assessing the needs of your community
•Techniques for tracking public library data and using these data for planning, management, and demonstrating the library's worth
•Using data and stories to document the impact of your library
Participants will walk away from the RIPL Regional with tools for evaluation, confidence in building research into their activities, and a network of colleagues for future learning and success.
We are limited to 50 participants from the New England region – so register now<http://root.evanced.info/maine/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=4221&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=8/1/2017&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=>!
Registration opens for Maine Libraries on June 7, 2017
Registration opens for other New England states on June 16, 2017
Maine public libraries – we know budgets are tight…
The Maine State Library will fund one full scholarship from each of the nine regions plus two 50% scholarships. Apply for a scholarship now! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RIPL-Maine
Agenda:
Sunday, August 13, 2017: Arrival and check in on Sunday, enjoy dinner on your own at the resort or at one of the local restaurants
Monday and Tuesday, August 14-15, 2017 – Full day workshops from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, August 16, 2017 – Enjoy breakfast and check-out full of new skills for you and your public library!
Information will be posted at: http://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/ce/meripl2017.html
Janet McKenney
Director of Library Development
Maine State Library
64 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
207-287-5620 (phone)
207-287-5624 (fax)
Twitter: @janetmckenney
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