Public libraries need more data and evidence to demonstrate their value to their communities, but collecting the data is only half the battle. Want to learn more? Join the free webinar below on Thursday, August 15 at 2pm. How do you communicate it? How do you use it to make strategic decisions? Data visualization can help libraries better understand their data and feel confident communicating their impact back to their communities. In this webinar, attendees will learn best practices for how and when to use data visualization, helpful tools for creating visualizations, and how to apply these tips using the Public Library Association's (PLA) Project Outcome. Register for the free PLA webinar here: https://ala-events.zoom.us/webinar/register/8715632052597/WN_IVh1cc5TS3q-OYI... Project Outcome is a free online toolkit designed to help public libraries understand and share the impact of their programs and services by providing simple surveys and an easy-to-use process for measuring and analyzing outcomes. Learn more and register for free at www.projectoutcome.org<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fz%2FcjUucD9taT04NzI2MTU4JnA9MSZ1PTEwNzMyODMzMDgmbGk9Njg1NTE1MTA%2Findex.html&data=02%7C01%7Cwhites29%40michigan.gov%7C815a6639fa194961e9aa08d71a7a45c6%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637006984763503849&sdata=5jiThKJW06XOceJZoayf1%2BKI2BbgRBRQb%2B6mfobJJjI%3D&reserved=0>. As a webinar registrant, you will receive follow-up correspondence from PLA specifically related to this webinar (including, but not limited to, instructions for accessing both the live webinar and its archived recording) as well as information about other PLA programs and resources. Shannon Shannon White Library of Michigan www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan> 517.335.1507 Whites29@michigan.gov<mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov>