HomeE-Competencies Tier III

If your library does not possess these resources or skills, be able to refer to another depository,
such as your regional or other local research library's depository.

1. Competency with database software, such as MS Access, FilemakerPro, etc.
2. Basic UNIX commands
3. Competency with statistical software, such as SPSS and/or SAS
4. Ability to do all of the pc skills above with Mac, too
5. Web authoring skills
6. Competency with GIS applications and data

1. Competency with database software, such as MS Access, FilemakerPro, etc.

Much government data is compatible with (and desirable to use in) a database format.  In addition, managing item selections, etc., can greatly be aided by an ability to use databases.

Resources:
Google Directory > Computers > Software > Databases
Google Directory > Computers > Software > Databases > Filemaker Pro
MS Access Tutorial

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2. Basic UNIX commands

Even if one's office, public and reference desk computers use Windows operating systems, many servers use UNIX as their operating system, especially web servers. Also, many data users work in a UNIX environment. Therefore, librarians should be able to do basic directory navigation and file manipulation in UNIX in case they have to work in the UNIX environment.

Resources:
UNIXhelp for Users

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3. Competency with statistical software, such as SPSS and/or SAS

Some data published by the government can only be effectively used with statistical software such as SPSS and SAS.

Resources:
FAQ Home -> D -> Data

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4. Ability to do all of the pc skills above with Mac, too

Not every computer user works in a Windows environment...

Resources:
Mac and Win95/NT Basics Compared

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5. Web authoring skills:

Html
Knowledge of web authoring software products
Knowledge of web authoring principles

Resources:
GODORT Web Authoring Resources
Google Directory > Computers > Internet > Web Design and Development > Authoring
Government Information Web Page Template
HTML 4.01 Specifications {HTML 4.01 Official Tag Reference}

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6.  Competency with GIS applications and data

The U.S. government is one of the most prolific publishers of GIS data in the world.

Resources:
Practice with Census Bureau GIS applications
USGS Mapping Science Software

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