Register today for the Data in Libraries Webinar Series!!
Data in Libraries: Data Basics and The Reference Interview - March 4, 2020
As the world embraces data, so must librarians. Increasingly librarians are facing reference interactions that necessitate or would be enhanced by, a foundational understanding of data. This webinar will serve as an introduction to the data reference interview, the advantages and issues involved in using data in a reference transaction, and how to approach issues of data literacy and validity. Some of the questions to be addressed include: How is conducting a data reference interview similar and different from a traditional reference interview? What are the primary elements to look out for when consulting documentation? How do I know if the data is reliable and valid?
Data in Libraries: Open Data - March 18, 2020
Looking for big datasets for free? The U.S. Federal Government has been providing access to their statistical data for years, even before the Internet ever existed. Why? How do we get to the data? Will we always have access? Who has the best statistics? Why are other organizations now giving their numbers away for free also? Learn about where open data and statistics come from, ways to find, and issues on how to keep it coming along with where to join discussions and stay aware of developments in creating, access, retrieval, articulation, presentation, publishing, and curation of data and statistics.
Data in Libraries: Data Processing and Visualization- March 25, 2020
The world is becoming data-driven as business, academia, and the media embrace the analysis and visualization of data in their day-to-day activities. As a result, library patrons now need not only help finding facts and figures, but help with turning that raw data into analysis and presentation. This webinar will describe and discuss data services for libraries, with a particular focus on the data visualization techniques and tools that are transforming how we analyze and understand our world.
Data in Libraries: Understanding and Working with APIs- April 15, 2020
As our world becomes increasingly mediated by computer, Application Program Interfaces (APIs) have become critical components in sustaining the flow of electronic data between providers and consumers. As you've helped members of your library community find and use data, you've likely seen references to APIs as a means of accessing or interacting with data. But what exactly is an API and why should librarians care? This webinar will explain the concept of an API, illustrate how APIs work and why they're useful, and introduce tools and methods for using APIs to gather data.
Learning Outcomes
Data in Libraries: Data Basics and The Reference Interview - March 4, 2020
Learning Outcome 1: Students will be able to demonstrate the proper techniques for a data reference interview
Learning Outcome 2: Students will be able to determine what is needed in documentation
Learning Outcome 3: Students will be able to use data documentation to answer questions about data collections methods and validity
Data in Libraries: Open Data - March 18, 2020
Learning Outcomes:
- Articulate why Open Data exist:
- Understand past, present, and future open data policy issues in the Federal Government:
- Know who are the major publishers of the data sources ( with a focus on US Government & NGOs):
- Demonstrate methods in seeking data; and
- Identify problems that might come with open data.
Data in Libraries: Data Processing and Visualization- March 25, 2020
Learning Outcome 1: Understanding of the range and types of services that Libraries can provide relating to data. Shared understanding of the needs of webinars attendees (based on live survey input) for data services
Learning Outcome 2: Identify ways that Libraries can respond to and serve data needs of their patrons, including a review of common statistical software and their benefits and limitations
Learning Outcome 3: Understanding of the role of data visualization in data analysis and presentation, and the tools and skills that support data visualization.
Data in Libraries: Understanding and Working with APIs- April 15, 2020
Learning Outcome 1: Attendees will be able to explain in plain language what an API is
Learning Outcome 2: Attendees will be able to enumerate benefits of using an API for gathering data for various purposes
Learning Outcome 3: Attendees will understand the basics of issuing an API call and interpreting its response
Who Should Attend
Academic librarians
Public librarians
Special librarians
Reference librarians
Registration
Cost
Save big when you register for the entire four-part series:
- $144 (save $36) for RUSA members
- $180 (save $40) for ALA members
- $256 (save $52) for non-ALA members
- $80 (save $20) for student members and retired members
Group rate: $336 (save $60)
How to Register
Register for the series here
Tech Requirements
This webinar will be offered using Zoom. Please ensure that you have internet connection. Audio for these sessions will be streamed over computer speakers and via a teleconference line. You will be able to ask questions and interact with the presenter and other webinar participants via cha
Contact
Questions about your registration should be directed to registration@ala.org
Technical questions about the webinar should be directed to Ninah Moore, RUSA-Program Officer-Continuing Education, at nmoore@ala.org
Thank you and we look forward to your participation.