Closing the Data Gap: Integrating Library Data into Institutional Learning Analytics

Wednesday, November 01, 2017 | 2:00PM–2:50PM ET | Meeting Room 201A, 200 Level
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Interactive Presentation
Learning analytics systems incorporate data from many parts of an institution, including both curricular and co-curricular units. To date, few academic libraries have contributed data, though interest in closing this gap is growing. This presentation will explore the what, why, and how of library data inclusion in institutional learning analytics.

Outcomes: Articulate rationales for including library data in institutional learning analytics * Identify library data that contributes to student success * Anticipate practical uses and impacts of library data inclusion in learning analytics

Presenters

  • Rob Abel

  • Malcolm Brown

    Consultant, EDUCAUSE Alumni

  • Margie Jantti

    Director Library Services, University of Wollongong

  • Shane Nackerud

    Technology Lead, Libraries Initiatives, University of Minnesota

  • Megan Oakleaf

    Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor, Syracuse University

Resources & Downloads

  • Closing the Data Gap Librarians Learning Analytics Article

    162 KB, pdf - Updated on 8/22/2026

  • Closing the Data Gap Libraries Caliper Article

    1 MB, pdf - Updated on 8/22/2026

  • Closing the Data Gap Libraries NGDLE Article

    211 KB, pdf - Updated on 8/22/2026

  • Closing the Data Gap LIILA Project Abstract

    43 KB, pdf - Updated on 8/22/2026

  • Closing the Data Gap Presentation Part 2

    1 MB, pdf - Updated on 8/22/2026

  • Closing the Data Gap Presentation Part 1

    7 MB, pdf - Updated on 8/22/2026