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InfoVis Tools: Solutions for every sticky situation. Who am I?. Laura Francabandera: MLIS from San Jose State University, Solutions Associate with Literati by Credo, mother, InfoVis nerd. What is Literati?. An information skills solution Partners with libraries to address their needs
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Who am I? • Laura Francabandera: MLIS from San Jose State University, Solutions Associate with Literati by Credo, mother, InfoVisnerd What is Literati? • An information skills solution • Partners with libraries to address their needs • Social media campaigns to videos to infographics
Meet Jennifer, Ref Desk Ninja • Does more with less • Overcomes budget & staffing cuts • Wears 50 different hats • Wants to help her patrons and show the value of her position.
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
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