December 2024
Using tools discussed over the last two years of posts, we’re wrapping up this year by introducing data storytelling!
The Public Library Blueprints
November 2024
Comparing Colorado’s PLAR data to national reports can reveal valuable insights, but one must be careful when doing so!
October 2024
These word clouds reveal the 23 languages reportedly used by Colorado public library staff to communicate with visitors.
August 2024
Read up on the recent changes to the Tourism Community Library designation and why this grouping exists in Colorado.
July 2024
Explore the many ways that Colorado public libraries are funded and the factors to consider when working with this data.
June 2024
Learn how to use sparklines to your advantage while exploring data on summer reading programs across Colorado.
May 2024
An accessible survey is key to ensuring the data collected is representative of all the communities a library serves.
April 2024
An introduction to diverging bar charts alongside a look at Colorado public libraries’ use of interlibrary loans.
March 2024
How many people do public library outreach services engage across Colorado? Explore the three charts in this post to find out.
February 2024
Gain confidence identifying, reading, and building histograms with a data set of public libraries’ hours open per week.