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data librarianship the data reference interview

data librarianship the data reference interview. michelle hudson social sciences librarians boot camp 6.7.2013. overview. data vs. statistics types of data the data reference interview. data vs. statistics. data. statistics.

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data librarianship the data reference interview

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  1. data librarianshipthe data reference interview michellehudson social sciences librarians boot camp 6.7.2013

  2. overview • data vs. statistics • types of data • the data reference interview

  3. data vs. statistics data statistics numeric facts and figures published by official and non-official sources what data becomes after it’s been analyzed • structured numeric information with a primary focus on numbers • not readable by human people

  4. vocabulary aggregate data microdata statistics Or “aggregate statistics” – statistics formatted like data for analysis. The most granular data available – confidential and public use flavors. Numbers displayed in a table. Official and non-official facts and figures. longitudinal panel cross-sectional Study featuring repeated observations over time of the same variables & individuals. A form of longitudinal study featuring samples at regular intervals. Study that serves as a snapshot of a population or a subset.

  5. reference interview recapBopp, R. E., & Smith, L. C. (1995). Reference and information services: An introduction. • open the interview establish that you want to help • negotiate the question learn the context; how much detail? • search for information • communicate the information to the user • close the interview refer if necessary

  6. data reference interview follow the worksheet! • gauge comfort level • negotiate the question

  7. data reference interview follow the worksheet! • gauge comfort level • negotiate the question • brainstorm and search

  8. data reference interview • gauge comfort level • negotiate the question • brainstorm and search • literature search • list resources for follow-up • refer if necessary

  9. lovely references Bopp, R. E., & Smith, L. C. (1995). Reference and information services: An introduction. Englewood, Colo: Libraries Unlimited. Geraci, D, Humphrey, C. and Jacobs, J. (2006).  Data Basics: An Introductory Text. Kellam, L. M., & Peter, K. (2011). Numeric data services and sources for the general reference librarian. Oxford: Chandos Publishing. Partlo, K. (2009). The Pedagogical Data Reference Interview. IASSIST Quarterly, (Winter), 6-10. Retrieved from http://www.iassistdata.org/iq/pedagogical-data-reference-interview feynman diagrams of photon scatter

  10. thank you! links to resources data & statistics research guide data reference worksheet: blank & example contact michelle.hudson@yale.edu

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