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Emily Scharf, Webster University

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Webster University Library has gone from traditional hash marks counting reference transactions to a web-based statistics product. This session will describe how we built staff knowledge and skills leading up to the implementation of Springshare’s LibAnswers. I will discuss the technology used to scaffold the learning process. I will examine: what are we trying to find out by keeping reference statistics? How can we analyze them to further our training and staffing needs? and more

Start Date

21-3-2013 1:15 PM

End Date

21-3-2013 2:15 PM

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Hash Mark Haters: Implementing Technology-Based Reference Desk Statistics

Webster University Library has gone from traditional hash marks counting reference transactions to a web-based statistics product. This session will describe how we built staff knowledge and skills leading up to the implementation of Springshare’s LibAnswers. I will discuss the technology used to scaffold the learning process. I will examine: what are we trying to find out by keeping reference statistics? How can we analyze them to further our training and staffing needs? and more