Statistics and Qualitative Software Support Service

April 7, 2010 (1:00 to 2:00)  

Centralization

• Economies of Scale / Maximization of Resources
  • Legacy Examples
  • Additional Examples
• Selection and Decision Making
  • Needs Assessment 
  • Advisory Panel
• Centralized Management and Appropriate Use
  • Management Changes 
  • Appropriate Use Guidelines 

Service

http://www.library.kent.edu/statsoftware 

• Centralized access for select, licensed statistical and qualitative software packages
• Clearinghouse for volume purchases
• Service and information point for grant proposals
• Individual consultation for the selection and use of the appropriate package for a given project
• On-demand seminars tailored to the needs of a specific class or small group
• Online documentation and tutorials for use of specific packages

Problems

• Legacy Selection of Packages
• Fixed Budget -- Growing / Changing Needs
  • Existing well used packages with limited seats
  • Newer packages outside our current budget (MPlus, Matlab, etc.)
• Large underserved patron base -- regional campuses, distance learning, students

Opportunities for Collaboration

• Connect with researchers writing grant proposals
• Connect with other Institutions
• Discuss Acquisition and Management Models
• Help identify budget solutions
• Endorsement

Additional Information to Consider