Analyzing and Reporting Ithaka S+R Survey Results Using Google Data Studio

Dive into the pros and cons of analyzing and reporting Ithaka S+R survey data using Google Data Studio. Learn about the challenges of handling large quantities of data and the comparison with Tableau. Explore the capabilities of Google Data Studio in creating tailored data views for stakeholders, data visualization, and additional analysis options. Prioritize stakeholder engagement, data protection, and utilizing available tools to enhance your reporting process.

• Data analysis
• Survey results
• Google Data Studio
• Data visualization
• Stakeholder engagement

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1. Step Aside, Tableau The Pros and Cons of Analyzing and Reporting Ithaka S+R Survey Results Using Google Data Studio Emily Guhde, Director of Library Assessment Georgetown University Library ARL Assessment Conference, Dec. 2018

2. The Challenge with Ithaka S+R Survey Data Great quantity of data Multi-layered data Data about all aspects of library service In short, it s a lot of work, and tools can help get your data into good shape.

3. Tableau Highly ranked for analytics and business intelligence 3

4. TBH, I dont Tableau The Price The Price The Look The Look Many products, some free, some not Feels a bit like a blog post Public (free) Don t know where to start or end Desktop (the software) Just the data, no analysis or interpretation Creator (monthly fee) Viewer (monthly fee) Reader (free)

5. But what else is there? Google Data Studio

6. Its like if PowerPoint and Excel and InDesign had a baby. -distinguished colleague

7. Priorities Engage with stakeholders Show data viz + analysis Avoid linear only view Use available tools Protect data

8. Google Data Studio: The Pros

9. Filters Data views tailored to specific stakeholders

10. Data Viz The basics and growing

11. Appendices Additional analysis and interpretation

12. Navigation Start to finish or choose your own adventure

13. Built-in Free and easily integrated on a Google campus

14. Secure Sharing Just like sharing a Google Doc

15. Google Data Studio: The Cons

16. Breakage Better since out of Beta version Fonts & Format Options are growing, but the lack of flexibility can be painful Speed Many windows make slow going (sometimes) Delegation Editors can edit, but they can t modify the data source

17. Thanks! Any questions? Any questions? You can find me at: eg716@georgetown.edu