Sierra PrairieCat is offering two Zoom training sessions in July that will focus on gathering IPLAR statistical data. To gather the data, we’ll use 4 PrairieCat-supplied reports (with tips to isolate your library’s data) and 1 Decision Center report that you will need to run for your library. These sessions are useful for all PrairieCat public libraries, whether you’re fully participating, basic online, or union list! These sessions will only cover the Sierra-specific data, not 3rd-party data such as OCLC, Overdrive, or eRead Illinois statistics.
The specific IPLAR questions that will be answered are:
- 16.1 through 16.5 (Registered Users)
- 17.1 through 17.6d (Resources Owned)
- 18.1 through 18.10 (Resources Used)
- 18.16 through 18.17 (Interlibrary Loans)
The first session on Tuesday, July 11th at 10:30 a.m. will be a demonstration only and will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour. This session will be recorded and made available on TalentLMS. Zoom Registration Link.
The second session on Friday, July 14th at 10:30 a.m. will be a workshop format and participants will have the opportunity to follow the steps and gather their library’s statistics. This session will take approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours. This session will not be recorded. Zoom Registration Link.
You’re welcome to sign up for one or both sessions! Contact Melissa Landis with any questions: melissa.landis@prairiecat.org
Please note, our member libraries have different IPLAR deadlines they are working with, however, members can always submit a help desk ticket with report needs or questions. We’ll notify members once the recording of the IPLAR session is posted on TalentLMS.
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