This document summarizes a presentation on improving data interoperability in public libraries. It discusses the Measures that Matter initiative to standardize key library data collection efforts and elements. It introduces the Public Library Data Alliance, which aims to advance data gathering and use so libraries can better align services with community needs. The presentation notes that while data is currently collected, common definitions, platforms and interoperability standards are needed to enable real-time decision making and enhance data quality, security and analysis. Examples of relevant data standards from education are provided. The document concludes by discussing Wisconsin's framework for library data governance and opening the discussion on the path forward for public library data.

1. 13th Annual NISO-BISG Forum
June 24, 2020
Interoperability: From Silos to an Ecosystem
Opening Discussion: An Example from the Public Library Data World
Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent,
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Kurt.Kiefer@dpi.wi.gov
Timothy Cherubini, Executive Director,
Chief Officers of State Library Agencies
tcherubini@cosla.org

2. Public Libraries and Data
Deep History ; Changing Times
The Measures that Matter Initiative
https://measuresthatmatter.net/
Measures that Matter was made possible in part by the
Institute of Museum and Library Services RE-00-16-0181-16.

3. Early work of “MtM”
“Landscape of Major US Public Library Data
Collection Efforts”
Measures that Matter Data Summit Action Plan
Review of State Public Library Survey
Data Elements

4. Taking it to the next level
The Public Library Data Alliance
Provides thought leadership to advance public library data gathering and use so that
libraries can continuously improve their services to align with community needs. The
Public Library Data Alliance engages diverse stakeholders to propose strategic
actions around data that reflect the role and impact of public libraries at the local,
regional, state, and national levels.

5. Staying in touch with “MtM”
Website: https://measuresthatmatter.net/
Twitter: @libmeasuresmtr
Email list: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MtMEmailList.

6. What is the Status Quo?
● Like most sectors, libraries have key data collections
● IMLS annual survey
● State level reporting requirements

7. Why Change Anything?
● On its face, there is no problem - data are
collected and reported
● If we want to continue with 20th Century
technologies for managing and using data
● But we don’t have to

8. What Needs to Change?
● Common data definitions
● Common data platforms
● Common interoperability standards

9. What Benefits Occur with Change?
● Real-time decision making
● Enhanced decision making
● Data quality improvements
● Data security

10. What Examples Exist?
● USED Common Educational Data Standards
(CEDS)
● USED Statewide Longitudinal Data Standards
(SLDS) program
● Interoperability standards bodies
● Private philanthropic support

12. Data Governance Structure at WI DPI
Levels of Data Governance;
1. Policy
a. Decision Making Authority
Structure
b. Standard Policies and Procedures
2. Management
a. Data Security and Risk
Management
b. Data Access
c. Data Records Management
3. Workgroup
a. Data Inventories
b. Data Content Management
c. Data Quality

13. Opening Discussion: An Example from the Public Library Data World
Public Library Data Alliance
From here to where?

14. Kurt Kiefer, Assistant State Superintendent,
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Kurt.Kiefer@dpi.wi.gov
Timothy Cherubini, Executive Director,
Chief Officers of State Library Agencies
tcherubini@cosla.org