Andrews, Sandra D. The Power of Data: An Introduction to Using Local, State, and National Data to Support School Library Programs. Chicago: American Association of School Librarians, 2012. ISBN: 978-0-8389-8617-2
Publisher's Description
The Power of Data discusses the use of data sets to establish
goals for school library programs. Highlighting data available at the
local, state, and national levels, the book takes a look at how school
librarians can use available data to influence decisions at the local
level. The Power of Data will increase the ability of school
librarians to effectively use existing data and to articulate the
analysis of that data to the people who need the information, including
principals, superintendents, school boards, parents, teachers, and
students.
Chapters
One: Considering the Questions
Two: Data and Data Analysis
Three: Local and State Data
Four: National Data
Five: Benchmarking
Six: Standards and Guidelines
Seven: Advocacy
