We encourage all South Dakota public libraries and their branches to take advantage of this free opportunity.
WhoFi software allows libraries to use WiFi analytics to gain insight into how many patrons are visiting, at what times, if a certain event brought new visitors, how many patrons return, foot traffic, and much more--all while protecting the privacy of each patron.
WiFi analytics provides a common and consistent collecting and reporting standard across state public libraries that help them better understand how patrons are utilizing their locations and provide accurate numbers for the Public Libraries Survey report.
Contact the State Library Data Coordinator to enroll your library.
The State Library makes WhoFi software free to all SD public libraries.
Community Calendar is a reporting tool to help libraries understand their programming and better serve the community. An easy-to-use system to schedule programs and view insights - all in one place. This tool makes it easy to schedule, manage, and count attendance at all programs and events.
Data captured by the calendar is aligned with the program reporting categories for the Public Libraries Survey (your library's annual report) and the Summer Reading Survey. Public libraries can use this tool regardless of whether they use the WhoFi wireless counter software.
The calendar can be integrated into the patron-facing side of any library's website. The integrated calendar includes the option to allow patrons to register for library programs directly through the event calendar.
If your library is already using the WhoFi wireless counter, log into your account https://app.whofi.com/login.php and select the Community Planner prompt on the menu at the left of the screen.
If your library is not enrolled in the WhoFi wireless counter program, you may contact WhoFi directly and ask to be added to the South Dakota State Library's account: support@whofi.com - 405-415-0434
Follow-up questions can be directed to WhoFi support
SDSL staff can answer general questions regarding program reporting. Contact the SDSL Data Coordinator.
The State Library makes WhoFi software free to all SD public libraries.
Meeting Rooms allows libraries to automate the process of booking and managing library spaces. Here are some benefits:
If your library is already using one of WhoFi's services, log into your WhoFi account to access the Meeting Rooms app.
If your library is not enrolled in one of the WhoFi services, you may contact WhoFi directly and ask to be added to the South Dakota State Library's account: support@whofi.com - 405-415-0434
Follow-up questions can be directed to WhoFi support
SDSL staff can answer general questions regarding WhoFi services. Contact the SDSL Data Coordinator.
The State Library makes WhoFi software free to all SD public libraries.
Questions Sets enables libraries a centralized way to collect, organize, and report on all the library data elements on a daily, monthly, and annual basis. It guides the library through a list of predetermined and customizable set of questions that cover all the essential aspects of library library reporting.
WhoFi has set up this app for South Dakota libraries to align with the data elements reported on the annual Public Libraries Survey (your library's annual report).
Follow-up questions can be directed to WhoFi support
SDSL staff can answer general questions regarding WhoFi services. Contact the SDSL Data Coordinator.
The State Library makes WhoFi software free to all SD public libraries.
Funding for this program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the South Dakota State Library.