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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?
This webinar is part 1 of a three-part series, Data in Libraries.
Session 2, Data in Libraries: Open Data
Session 3, Data in Libraries: Data Processing and Visualization
Learning Outcomes
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 collection methods and validity.
Who Should Attend
Academic librarians
Public librarians
Special librarians
Reference Librarians
Presenters
Bobray Bordelon joined Princeton University as the Economics and Finance Librarian in 1993. In 2004, he added heading Data and Statistical Services. He directed the Cultural Policy and the Arts National Data Archive (CPANDA) from 2006-2015. He is active in ALA, the International Association for Social Science Information Services & Technology (IASSIST), and the New Jersey State Data Center. He is the convener of the ACRL Numeric & Geospatial Data Services in Academic Libraries Interest Group.
Registration
Cost
Registration rates are as follows:
| Participant | Single Webinar | Entire Series |
|---|---|---|
| RUSA members | $45 | $108 (save $27) |
| ALA members | $50 | $120 (save $30) |
| ALA student & retired members | $25 | $60 (save $15) |
| Non-members | $65 | $156 (save $39) |
| Group rate | $99 single login, $38/person multiple logins (min. 2 people) |
$237 (save $60) |
How to Register
Register online
OR
Download the individual webinar registration form.
Tech Requirements
This webinar will be offered using Adobe Connect. Please ensure that you have Adobe Flash Player Version 10.1 or later on your computer. 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 chat.
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Contact
Questions about your registration should be directed to registration@ala.org.
Technical questions about the webinar should be directed to Jennifer Cross, RUSA Web Manager, at jcross@ala.org.
Thank you and we look forward to your participation!