Name: Defining Value: Leveraging Data to Make Confident Digital Collection Decisions
Start: 2026-10-09T10:30:00-0700
End: 2026-10-09T11:20:00-0700

Defining Value: Leveraging Data to Make Confident Digital Collection Decisions

Friday October 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT

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This session discusses how to use data analysis to control runaway e-book and audiobook spending, while arguing for a mission-driven approach to digital collections management.

Attendees will: -Learn how to use OverDrive Marketplace tools to analyze performance metrics
- Learn a scalable formula to determine the practical value of e-book and audiobook licenses
- Learn how to think about intangible values of community access to e-books and audiobooks

Speakers

Melody Dworak

Digital Collections Librarian, Iowa City Public Library

Melody Dworak is the digital collections librarian at the Iowa City Public Library. She has 13 years of experience as a selector, reference librarian, and cataloger. In her free time, she enjoys cuddling her pets, watching cozy murder mystery movies, and learning new words from... Read More →

Friday October 9, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am PDT
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Breakout Session 6

2026 ILA Conference

Melody Dworak

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2026 ILA Conference

Melody Dworak

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