Many librarians’ job responsibilities increasingly require them to understand and handle data. Learn how to be an effective data librarian―even if you never expected to need data skills.
One. Introduction
Two. Finding and Obtaining Data
Three. Database Design
Four. Data Collection Techniques
Five. Using Data for Visualization
Six. Using Data for Scholarship
Seven. Public Programs
Eight. Conclusion
Appendix 1: Data Sources
Appendix 2: Database Platforms
Appendix 3: Visualization Resources
Appendix 4: Software Tools