InfoVis Tools:Solutions for every sticky situation

Who am I?

What is Literati? An information skills solution Partners with libraries to address their needs Social media campaigns to videos to infographics

Laura Francabandera: MLIS from San Jose State University, Solutions Associate with Literati by Credo, mother, InfoVis nerd

Does more with less Overcomes budget & staffing cuts Wears 50 different hats Wants to help her patrons and show the value of her

position.

Meet Jennifer, Ref Desk Ninja

Helping Patrons Help Themselves

Creates posters & handouts for patrons.

Must clearly explain concepts.

Need to be graphically engaging.

Infographic Credit: Akasha Kasper

InfoVis Tools for the Graphically Disinclined

Visual.ly Easel.ly

The Proof is Not Always in the Pudding

Wants to create a temporary position for career programs.

Must prove that the library needs the position.

Needs to find the data that supports this program.

InfoVis Tools to Analyze and Display Data

Tableau Public: tableausoftware.com/public

ManyEyes: www-958.ibm.com/software/data/cognos/manyeyes

Thank you!

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