Impact team
1. Development of database of existing library and Internet statistics in Ukraine
Desired skills and qualifications: knowledge of Excel (intermediate level), ability to work with large databases, accuracy.
Description of responsibilities: creating a database in Excel that contains all relevant and historical statistical information on Ukrainian library sector (which can be found online); gathering of data on Internet coverage dynamics.
Interested individuals should contact:
Mikhail Dopira, Researcher, Impact Team, tel: 586-27-80
mdopirairex.ua
2. Research on library statistics in the U.S.
Desired skills and qualifications: fluency in English, analytical thinking, experience of Internet-search.
Description of responsibilities: gathering of information concerning statistics collected by the U.S. libraries, analysis of the gathered information and report preparation (preferably in form of presentation).
Interested individuals should contact:
Mikhail Dopira, Researcher, Impact Team, tel: 586-27-80
mdopirairex.ua
3. Compilation of database containing raw data of ULA research (2007)
Desired skills and qualifications: diligence, ability to work with large datasets, knowledge of Excel (intermediate level).
Description of responsibilities: creation of the united dataset in Excel containing raw data of Ukrainian Library Association
Interested individuals should contact:
Mikhail Dopira, Researcher, Impact Team, tel: 586-27-80
mdopirairex.ua
4. Analysis of trends in existing statistical data
Desired skills and qualifications: proficiency in Excel, knowledge of basic statistics.
Description of responsibilities: graphical and statistical analysis of trends in officially reported librarian statistics, creation and testing of explanatory models predicting library visits, preparation of a report that summarizes findings.
Interested individuals should contact:
Mikhail Dopira, Researcher, Impact Team, tel: 586-27-80
mdopirairex.ua
5. Study of correspondence of official statistics and ULA results
Desired skills and qualifications: proficiency in Excel, ability to work with large databases, attention to details.
Description of responsibilities: comparison of the results of two independent researches and determination of reasons contributing to observed differences, preparation of the report summarizing the findings.
Interested individuals should contact:
Mikhail Dopira, Researcher, Impact Team, tel: 586-27-80
mdopirairex.ua
6. Involvement in qualitative research of librarians. Conducting of interviews, primary analysis of dataa
Desired skills and qualifications: strong interpersonal communication skills, knowledge of qualitative research procedures and analysis techniques.
Description of responsibilities: conducting face-to-face semi-structured in-depth interviews with Ukrainian librarians, transcripts preparation and analysis of the findings (in Excel spreadsheet and optionally in PowerPoint).
Interested individuals should contact:
Mikhail Dopira, Researcher, Impact Team, tel: 586-27-80
mdopirairex.ua
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