Spring 2014 NEA Workshop
Metrics for Special Collections
Early-bird registration extended until February 24th!
Instructors: Kathryn Hammond Baker, Emily Novak Gustainis (Center for the History of Medicine, Countway Library, Harvard Medical School), and Adrienne Pruitt (John J. Burns Library, Boston College)
Description: What is the difference between an output and an outcome? What do granting agencies mean by demonstrating effective change through evaluation? How can we foster and embed a culture of assessment in our repositories, regardless of the types of collections we hold or number of staff? How can we demonstrate the effective use of project staffing and funds? And what kind of data should we be trying to capture anyway?
This half-day workshop is designed to introduce participants to the national metrics conversation: why archivists need to think beyond user statistics; how assessment can improve project management and practice; and the value of metrics not only as a reporting mechanism for management, but as a way to advocate for staff and dynamically change workflow and patron interaction. At the end of this course, you will understand key metrics-related terminology and avenues for evaluation, and discover what tools and models are available to archivists to facilitate data collection.
Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops and project/processing plans to use during the workshop (not required).
REGISTRATION
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ARMA Boston and NAGARA must contact the Registrar, Emily Tordo, via email at
etordo@andover.edu.
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Juliana Kuipers
NEA Treasurer
Harvard University Archives
Pusey Library - Harvard Yard
Cambridge, MA 02138
Questions about registration? Contact Emily Tordo at etordo@andover.edu.
Cancellation Policy: NEA will issue a refund, less a $25 cancellation fee, for registrations cancelled up to 10 days prior to the meeting or workshop. All refunds will be issued by check after the event.
