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所在平台: EdxArchive 课程类别: 其他类别 大学或机构: MichiganX 授课老师: Kristin Fontichiaro |
课程主页: https://www.edx.org/archive/public-library-management-identifying-michiganx-publib601x
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Learn how to conduct research, surveys, and interviews as well as how to analyze data to better assess the local needs and wants of a public library community.
● How to find demographic and persona data from online sources;
● To conduct environmental scans;
● How to lead focus groups and interviews;
● How to analyze data to find patterns, overlaps, and gaps in available community services;
● To synthesize your findings in a report.
Public libraries are becoming dynamic hubs for learning, civic engagement, and community.
This course will discuss strategies for gathering statistical and descriptive data about public library communities. Learners will identify local partners in education, social services, government agencies, and more.
While conducting real-world investigations, learners will gain deeper insight into the wants and needs of community organizations. This will empower learners to make better management decisions to address those needs, even in libraries with limited budgets.