Stewardship or Surveillance?: The Ethics of Data Minimization
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Libraries need to collect data, but have a duty to their patrons
Sam Suber
Sam Suber is the Electronic Resources Coordinator at Moraine Valley Community College Library, where he brings a data-informed approach to managing the library’s collection. His background in both Library and Information Science (University of Illinois) and Data Analytics (Northern Illinois University) allows him to uniquely assess and maximize the value of all of the library’s resources. Sam’s work focuses on using data to ensure the college community has seamless access to the resources they need.
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The Library Data Pipeline: Building a Predictive Data Model in Excel
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Transfer raw data into decision-ready information
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Using Microsoft Excel Solver for Library Staff Optimization
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Balance your budgetary constraints and staffing needs with this easy tool
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Maximizing Impact: Using Excel Solver for Optimal Library Budgeting
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This overlooked add-in can have a big impact on budget decisions
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Filling in the Gaps: A Guide for Data Imputation for Libraries
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Making the most of incomplete datasets
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Using Data Forecasting to Improve Community College Collections Development
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Three techniques for improving your collection development