Justification
For
Building on Strengths
Use assessment of strenghts to justify resources that sustain or expand those strengths.
Data Story Format
"We have assessed our library's strengths in __[programs or services]__ to justify resources that sustain and expand __[related programs or services]__."
Possible Use
We have assessed our library's strength in lending technology to patrons, and, based on positive feedback and sustained high usage, we are expanding our available laptops and tablets.
Real Story Examples
Expanding successful tablet and laptop lending program. https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/publiclibraries/georgia-public-library-service-distributes-7000-chromebooks-2800-launchpad-tablets
The Veterans Health Library, helping veterans stay well and well-informed. https://publiclibrariesonline.org/2023/08/the-veterans-health-library-helping-veterans-stay-well-and-well-informed/
Network of the National Library of Medicine supports sharing health information at the public library https://publiclibrariesonline.org/2023/07/network-of-the-national-library-of-medicine-health-information-at-the-library/
Data Visualization Recommendations
General Guidance
Justification: Consider using combinations of line/bar charts to indicate (1) the importance of the issue and (2) the gap in resources needed to build on the library's existing strenghts.
