All libraries collect data to report out to ACRL, accrediting bodies or other entities. How can this often-collected information be used? This presentation seeks to show how libraries can put this information into action locally. The presenters will focus on effectively gathering and utilizing comparative, qualitative, and quantitative data to successfully advocate. Presenters will share real scenarios in which this information successfully led to advancements in funding, services, and facilities. The presenters will also provide opportunities to engage with the audience by asking participants to share examples from their institutions. The intent is that participants take away from the session the importance of maintaining a wide range of data along with ideas of how to leverage it to advance services and fill needs at their institutions.
