The Importance of Data Standardization in Evaluation

3 days 2 hours ago
Whether we’re thinking about patient records and outcomes, sports statistics, or NNLM membership and activity records, data standardization is critical to unlocking the story held within the data. While not always an easy endeavor (and one that often requires intergroup compromise), data standardization pays significant dividends when it comes time to analyze, interpret, and disseminate... Read More »
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Five Practical Tips for Reporting Season

1 month ago
For many of us, it’s reporting season: a time to reflect on the work accomplished, the pending deliverables, the challenges faced, and the solutions we have identified on our paths to reaching our goals and fulfilling our mission. NEC would like to offer some practical advice to help you make the most of your future... Read More »
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‘Impact for All’ Workshop: NEC Launches Impact Conversation Across the NNLM

1 month 4 weeks ago
When you think about impact, what word comes to mind? That was the question posed by National Evaluation Center (NEC) Director Kristi Holmes, PhD, at the start of January’s Network of the National Library of Medicine all-staff virtual summit. Change. Results. Influence. Transformation. Using a digital response tool to actively engage meeting attendees, NEC Executive... Read More »
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One Step at a Time: Designing Effective Evaluation Plans

1 month 4 weeks ago
A well-crafted evaluation plan is intended to serve as a go-to resource — a roadmap — throughout the evaluation process. Presenting during the 2024 NNLM Showcase, National Evaluation Center (NEC) Executive Director Verónica Hoyo and NEC Associate Director Keith Herzog discussed approaches to developing effective evaluation plans. In the presentation, they provided a detailed description... Read More »
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Charting a New Course: Practical Data Visualization for Librarians  

3 months 2 weeks ago
Join us in January and February for five NEC Micro Trainings designed to equip you with essential skills in creating compelling visualizations using Microsoft Excel. This comprehensive series covers every facet of data management in Excel — from cleaning and transforming to analyzing and visualizing both qualitative and quantitative data. While not all topics can... Read More »
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