Reposted from Library Research Service
The next Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) national event will occur July 12-15, 2020, at the Eaglewood Resort in the Chicago suburb of Itasca, Illinois.
RIPL began in 2015 as an immersive, bootcamp-style event for public library staff to learn practical methods for gathering, analyzing, and using data for planning, management, and communicating impact. Now, after three national events and more than 25 regional events, it’s time for the next wave.
The 2020 national event will debut a new curriculum and format, tailored to meeting the needs of those just getting started with data and evaluation as well as data geeks, and for people new to RIPL as well as RIPL alumni. Longer breakout sessions (2.5 hours) will enable participants to explore topics in more depth. What’s not changing? Hands-on, experiential learning; an immersive, camp-like experience (with better accommodations!); and the opportunity to connect with instructors and library staff from around the US and beyond who are passionate about creating data-powered libraries.
The RIPL 2020 website is now live and provides information about the registration fee and other details: ripl.lrs.org/2020. Registration will open February 3, 2020.
RIPL 2020 and RIPL Regional Opportunities:
Up to 15 people will be selected to serve as facilitators at RIPL 2020. Both RIPL alumni and those who are new to the event are welcome to apply. You can find out more information about this opportunity here. The application deadline is November 22, 2019.
Do you work in a rural and small public library and want to attend RIPL 2020? Fifteen scholarships are available to staff working in rural and small libraries that cover the registration fee, lodging, all meals during the event, and up to $600 in travel expenses. Learn more about this opportunity here. The application deadline is November 22, 2019.
Don’t want to wait until summer 2020 to attend a RIPL event? There are regional events this winter and spring in Paradise Valley, Arizona (January 22-23, 2020) and Columbia, South Carolina (March 31-April 1, 2020). Regional events are scaled-down versions of the national events (2 days, 2-4 instructors, and up to 75 participants), that provide the training necessary to begin using data and evaluation for managing, planning, and communicating impact. Registration opens November 1 for both events.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Wyoming library staff may also want to consider applying for a Carol McMurry Library Endowment Grant for Continuing Education if financial assistance is needed.