data reference: resources & support

Presentation to Yale University Library staff on conducting a data reference interview, understanding data vocabulary, and more.

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1. data reference: resources & support michelle hudson library workshop 8.1.2012
2. overview 1. data vs. statistics 2. data types 3. data support levels 4. the data reference interview 5. basic resources overview 6. next steps data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu
3. data vs. statistics data • structured numeric information with a primary focus on numbers • not readable by human people statistics • numeric facts and figures published by official and non-official sources • what data becomes after it’s been analyzed data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu
4. aggregate data statistics microdata longitudinal vocabulary data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu panel cross- sectional The most granular data available – confidential and public use flavors. Numbers displayed in a table. Official and non-official facts and figures. A form of longitudinal study featuring samples at regular intervals. Study that serves as a snapshot of a population or a subset. Or “aggregate statistics” – statistics formatted like data for analysis. Study featuring repeated observations over time of the same variables & individuals.
5. data support levels data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu 1. Data identification (known item request) 2. Data reference interviewing 3. Data content recommendation 1. Data file advisory 2. Data extraction 3. Data analysis advisory 4. Comprehensive data analysis services StatLab
6. reference interview recap Bopp, R. E., & Smith, L. C. (1995). Reference and information services: An introduction. 1. open the interview establish that you want to help 2. negotiate the question learn the context; how much detail? 3. search for information 4. communicate the information to the user 5. close the interview refer if necessary data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu
7. data reference interview follow the worksheet! blank & example 1. gauge comfort level 2. negotiate the question data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu
8. data reference interview follow the worksheet! blank & example 1. gauge comfort level 2. negotiate the question 3. brainstorm and search data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu
9. 1. gauge comfort level 2. negotiate the question 3. brainstorm and search 4. literature search 5. list resources for follow-up 6. refer if necessary data reference interview data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu
10. basic resources ICPSR http://www.icpsr.umich.edu Large collection of survey & study data across all social sciences. Personal account required, Yale access. SimplyMap http://sm2.simplymap.com Web-based service that pulls in US Census and market data for analysis and mapping. Personal account required, Yale access. SocialExplorer http://www.socialexplorer.com Web-based mapping and reporting tool for US Census & ACS data (back to 1790) and religion data. Yale access. Roper Center http://www.ropercenter.uconn.edu Public opinion and polling data from thousands of datasets from 1936-present. Yale access. data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu American FactFinder http://factfinder2.census.gov Official interface for US Census data distribution. Free access. World Bank http://data.worldbank.org Several data sets pertaining to over 200 economies, some variables back to 1963. Statistical Abstract http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/ Official publication of the US Census with a comprehensive yearly summary of statistics about the nation. Free access. OECD http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/statistics Statistics on agriculture, energy, economics and more from OECD member countries and select non-member countries. Yale access. http://guides.library.yale.edu/data-statistics
11. next steps 1. incorporate data resources into library instruction 2. put data resources on your subject guide 3. encourage faculty to use data in class 4. have Michelle & Sherlock do data song- and-dance at orientation sessions 5. come to another workshop and invite students & faculty: http://bit.ly/yaledataworkshops data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu
12. 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/pedag ogical-data-reference-interview data reference: resources & support // michelle.hudson@yale.edu feynman diagrams of photon scatter
13. thank you! links to resources this presentation data & statistics research guide data reference cheat sheet data reference worksheet: blank | example StatLab contact michelle.hudson@yale.edu 203.432.4587 CSSSI room C42