Dashboard & Mining Operational Library Data, presented by RedLink for the CIL2016 CyberTour
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The document introduces the Redlink Network, a platform designed to streamline communication and data management for libraries dealing with multiple e-subscriptions, facilitating easier information exchange between libraries and providers. It highlights the Redlink Library Dashboard, which aids librarians in aggregating and analyzing usage data for better decision-making regarding subscriptions. Overall, the network and dashboard aim to enhance operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and data-driven resource management in libraries.
Dashboard & Mining Operational Library Data, presented by RedLink for the CIL2016 CyberTour
- 1. RedLink Solutions for Libraries Computers in Libraries 2016 Cyber Tours (March 8, 12:00 - 12:15) Jill Konieczko, MLS jkonieczko@redlink.com
- 3. Libraries buy LOTS of content from MANY providers... and it takes a LOT of time and effort to manage e-subscriptions: ● Streamlining communications is complicated. ● Harvesting usage data is challenging. ● Making data-driven acquisitions decisions is challenging.
- 6. RedLink Network is a network of providers and libraries, and acts as the conduit for the seamless exchange of information such as: ● IP addresses ● Link resolvers ● Shibboleth ● Branding materials ● Contact information ● Metadata RedLink Network reduces the hassle, and saves time. And it’s FREE of charge.
- 11. Networked Collaboration ... SAVES a lot time and eliminates the effort needed to sift through noisy emails MINIMIZES the rollout time and mitigates access issues IMPROVES operational efficiencies for librarians ENHANCES customer satisfaction for publishers and librarians
- 13. RedLink’s Library Dashboard helps librarians to aggregate and normalize usage data, then run analytics to better understand it through visual display, facilitating decision making.
- 14. Unified and analytics dashboard Aggregate and normalize usage stats Visualize, analyze, and interpret data Know trends, subscription expiration data, and usage history Customize and download Excel reports Subscribe better, manage resources better
- 15. Dashboard at-a-glance Review high-level metrics, such as: 1. Top increasing turn-aways 2. Expiring subscriptions 3. Top decreasing usage
- 16. Better analytics, better intel Drill down analysis Discipline-level analytics
- 17. Compare by provider Date Metrics Journal titles Customize reports by:
- 18. Track usage trends Review use within a vendor- prescribed bundle… ● Quantify what’s being used, and what’s not being used ● Data-driven approach to better subscriptions ● Better collection development for users ● Improved leverage for more effective negotiations
- 19. In the future, a Single Sign-on for RedLink Network and Library Dashboard ● Integrated tool for one-stop for communicating with publishers and analyzing usage data ○ Increased efficiency ○ Greater convenience
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- 21. Questions?
- 22. Thank you for your time! For more information, please contact: Jill Konieczko, Library Relations Director jkonieczko@redlink.com Deepika Bajaj, Head of Marketing & Growth dbajaj@redlink.com