8 Wrap Up

You made it! We are almost done . . .

In this module you will:

• Review key concepts
• Reflect on your learning and next steps

Learning Goal

At the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Describe key points of data literacy, library data, equity opportunities in libraries.
• Articulate one example of data for your library
• Reflect on your next steps with data literacy
• Provide feedback on this course

What Have We Accomplished?

Data Literacy

• Buzzwords​
• Fear/feelings​
• Pitfalls​
• Tidy data​
• Basic descriptive stats​
• Visualization​

​Library Data

• Annual reports​
• Your situation​
• Elevator pitch​
• Student success​
• Privacy/ethics​

Equity

• Minnesota State​
  • Equity 2030​
  • Equity by Design​
• Academic Libraries​
  • ACRL standards
  • So many project options​

We also explored some templates (spreadsheet, Powerpoint and Sway)​!

Final Reflections and Next Steps (required)

This is a reflection activity to share examples, reflections, and next steps with your colleagues. Your task is to engage in discussion with others to reflect on your learning experiences.

Share your reflections by responding to these questions in a thread:

• What was it like to create your visual aid and video?
• What library data seems most important to your situation?
• Share an idea or example with your colleagues – what is your favorite thing you have learned in this workshop and why?
• Now that you’ve gotten a start with your library data, what are your next steps? Share at least one next step each for learning and for doing.

Take a moment to rate how much you agree with the statements below on the following scale:
1 – Strongly disagree
2 – Disagree
3 – Neutral
4 – Agree
5 – Strongly agree

• I am very comfortable discussing data.
• I am very comfortable discussing difficult topics such as racial equity in education.
• I am an expert on data literacy.
• I am an expert on library data.
• My library has implemented excellent equity initiatives.

Do you feel things have improved a bit? How do your answers compare to when you did this in the Start Here chapter?

Lastly, do you feel better equipped to act and move forward with your library data? If not, what do you still need?

Final Revisions

• Consider the feedback you have received and what changes you want to make to your video and visual aid.
• Make final revisions to your visual aid and/or video.

The End

Thank you for being a part of this learning community. This is the end of this course – but not the end of your data journey! This is an invitation to carry your learning in this course forward and continue to explore. Do you want to learn more about any of these?:

• Data Literacy
• Library Data
• Equity
• Outreach and sharing your data

Next steps . . . do you feel ready to talk to your administrators? Do you want to update your marketing? Maybe you want to share your video on your website, social media, blog, or newsletter?

Of course you are welcome to go back to any modules you skipped in this course. In addition, here are a few more ideas for things to learn next:

• Library Carpentry – https://librarycarpentry.org/lessons/
• UDL on Campus – http://udloncampus.cast.org/home
• Elements of AI – https://www.elementsofai.com/