Data, research and evidence strategy resources

Data, research and evidence strategy

Why the libraries sector needed a Data, Research and Evidence (DRE) Strategy, the purpose of the DRE Strategy, how it is intended to be used, and the approach to developing it

Summary — Data, research and evidence

A summary of the ‘Data, Research and Evidence’ resources and tools to support libraries to more effectively illustrate the importance of library services, including the contribution they make to the wellbeing of people in Aotearoa.

Maturity model — Data, research and evidence

The Data, Research and Evidence Maturity Model is designed to support the implementation of the DRE Strategy. The Maturity Model is a self-assessment tool that libraries can use to assess their data, research and evidence maturity.

Working towards measuring library impact

This document explains how libraries identify areas of impact to understand and more effectively explain the value of libraries from multiple perspectives. It builds on a review of selected literature which explored the value of libraries in Aotearoa.

High level summary of impact areas of libraries

Find out what research is currently available about the difference libraries make, and to consider which areas need to be explored.

Toward a value proposition of libraries in Aotearoa: Review of selected literature

This review of selected literature addresses two primary research areas: what we know about the value of library services; and what gaps exist in our understanding of the value of library services in Aotearoa.