Libraries are an important asset to local communities, but membership, attendance and lending statistics do not showcase your full value. Collecting evidence-based feedback across your services and programs gives you the ability to see meaningful impact results.
The Public Libraries Evaluation Network (PLEN) enables you to effectively identify your community priorities and resources. PLEN combines the Culture Counts Evaluation Platform, our outcomes-based framework, and a reporting dashboard enabling your team to:
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The PLEN dashboard takes the guesswork out of your outcomes performance, so you can focus on effective decision-making. The dashboard enables you to deeply interrogate your data, see how different demographics are impacted and compare your results with other libraries. Insights include:
Culture Counts is a trusted name in impact reporting and a recognised leader in evaluation. Key stakeholders accept our reports across the spectrum of arts, culture and events, local government, foundations, and funding bodies.
PLEN has completed its second year and the impact results are in! 30 libraries across 5 states have participated in the network. We have created an Online Insights Report aggregating the impact across the 2020 – 2021 period. Read the report and see how PLEN can help you provide evidence to support your strategies.
Read the reportBetter facilitate the planning and delivery of your programs and services with the Public Libraries Evaluation Network.
