The second Research Institute for Public Libraries is scheduled for this fall in Denver, CO. 100 participants will engage in three days of hands-on, intensive workshops about... * Evaluation design and implementation * Data collection and use for strategic planning * Measures for reporting library impact * Tips for aligning research efforts with national initiatives like Edge Benchmarks and the Impact Survey Participants will walk away from RIPL with tools for evaluation, confidence in building research into their activities, and a network of colleagues for future learning and success. Read more about the event here: https://ripl.lrs.org/ A handful of Michigan librarians participating in the inaugural RIPL event in 2015 and we hope even more attend this year. Don't forget you can submit an application for funding from the Library of Michigan Continuing Education Program to help with up to $1,500 of your expenses. Read more about the funding process here - http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,2351,7-160-18668_63014-359559--,... RIPL participants work in public libraries and are ... * interested in getting started using data for savvy and strategic planning. * looking for both inspiration and instruction in a hands-on, participatory environment. * seeking to learn about outcomes and how to measure library impact. * committed to leading their organizations in making data-based decisions. * eager to develop a peer network to support research and evaluation efforts. Shannon White Director of Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo Lansing, MI 48909 www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.373.9489 Whites29@michigan.gov