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Data forecasting is the process of making predictions based on past and present data. It is also the basis of all strategic decisions. For example, one could use forecasting for scheduling, inventory, budgetary, and circulation planning. This webinar will serve as an introduction to forecasting methods and ways to gauge whether a forecast is accurate and/or reliable.
Join the webinar with Sam Suber on Tuesday, May 11th at 10 AM to learn more. No prior experience is necessary!
Pivot Tables: Establishing Relationships – Part Three Pivot tables are a way to view and manipulate your data. Queries are ways to import data. Power Pivot is way to create a shared pivot table through multiple data sets. Measures are ways to create formulas based off a shared pivot table. The next step (next webinar) will highlight the limitations of a shared pivot table and solutions to fix this. Database relationship theory will be discussed and practiced through sample scenarios. No prior experience with database design is necessary.
Join Sam Suber on Friday, November 20th at 10AM to learn new ways to make the most out of your data. This is Part Three of a three-part webinar series on Pivot Tables. No registration is required; Zoom link is available on the Members Portal Page under Member News. Please contact Lois Bruno for password for portal page access by emailing director@nilrc.org.
NILRC’s Professional Development Committee is hosting the free Zoom presentation “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion” with Dr. J.Q. Adams on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dr. Adams, professor emeritus, educational and interdisciplinary studies, Western Illinois University, will explore questions about equity, diversity and inclusion means to individuals, libraries and institutions. Opening remarks begin at 9:45 a.m., Dr. Adams will present from 10 a.m. to noon and there will be some time afterward to continue the discussion with colleagues.
Please see NILRC Member Portal for Zoom link and login information. If you need the Member Portal Password, please reach out to Lois Bruno by emailing director@nilrc.org.
