Library and Information Studies

Librarians use data in a variety of ways, including:

• Assessing collections (ex. circulation information)
• Patron engagement and programming (ex: age groups or demographics of those using, or not using, services)
• Community assessment (ex: internet access, transportation)
• Performance (following trends in the library over time)

Adapted from Is Your Library Using Data Effectively? Here’s How to Know. (note the post is sponsored by LibraryIQ)

Academic librarians in particular may also need to help students and researchers find, manage, and share research data.

Please refer to the Data and Statistics guide for an introduction to:

• Different types of data
• Where to find data and statistics
• Considerations around data
• Campus resources

Please refer to the Data Management @ ODU guide for an introduction to:

• Research data management (RDM)
• RDM guidelines and best practices
• Data repositories