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Facet Publishing have announced the publication of Library Improvement through Data Analytics by Lesley S. J. Farmer and Alan M. Safer. This book shows how to make sense of data in libraries and use it to inform decision making at every level. Sound data analytics is the foundation for making an evidence-based case for libraries, in addition to guiding myriad organizational decisions, from optimizing operations for efficiency to responding to community needs. Designed to be useful for beginners as well as those with a background in data, this book introduces the basics of a six point framework that can be applied to a variety of library settings for effective system based, data-driven management. The guide covers such key topics as: • the basics of statistical concepts • recommended data sources for various library functions and processes, and guidance for using census, university, or chamber of commerce data in analysis • techniques for cleaning data • matching data to appropriate data analysis methods • how to make descriptive statistics more powerful by spotlighting relationships • 14 case studies which address such areas as digitization, e-book collection development and reference • staffing, facilities, and instruction. This book’s clear, concise coverage will enable readers of every experience level to gain a better understanding of statistics in order to facilitate library improvement. It will be essential reading for library managers and key decision makers. More information: https://facetpublishing.wordpress.com/2016/08/05/new-guide-to-data-driven-decision-making-for-library-improvement/