How to Work 24/7 (Without Working 24/7)

Session Abstract: Tired of working long hours and answering the same questions over and over? Looking to do more with few resources but don’t know how? Seeking ways to assess and build data literacy on campus but don’t know where to start? Our small IR team will share practical solutions that resulted in 24/7 availability, without working 24/7. We will focus on our journey and the process to strategically expand data transparency, literacy, and capacity using readily available tools and technology at most institutions (i.e., Microsoft SharePoint, Planner, and Power BI; Canva; university website). We will reveal our initial reactions, discuss challenges with solutions, and highlight benefits to both our team and campus stakeholders. This session will provide an opportunity, especially at resource-limited institutions, to rethink office operations in order to expand data literacy and capacity in ways that benefit an entire institution.

Keywords: data capacity, data access, data literacy, Microsoft, Canva, website