Are you ready for a data adventure? We’re excited to announce that the next Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) national event will occur July 23-26, 2023, at the Pyle Center in Madison, Wisconsin. 

RIPL began in 2015 as an immersive, bootcamp-style event for public library staff to learn practical methods for gathering, analyzing, and using data for planning, management, and communicating impact. Now, after 4 national events and more than 25 regional events, it’s time for the next wave.

At the 2023 national event, we will debut a new format, tailored to meeting the needs of those just getting started with data and evaluation as well as data geeks, and for people new to RIPL as well as RIPL alumni. Longer breakout sessions (up to 2.5 hours) will enable participants to explore topics in more depth. What’s not changing? Hands-on, experiential learning; an immersive, camp-like experience; and the opportunity to connect with instructors and library staff from around the US and beyond who are passionate about creating data-powered libraries. To learn more about the event, please see the RIPL 2023 webpage.