Using Consultation Data to Guide Data Services Training for Liaison Librarians. Issue 6 (18th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gao, Wenli; Ke, Irene; Martin, Lisa
• Is Part Of: Journal of library administration. Volume 58:Issue 6(2018)
• Page Start: 583
• Page End: 596
• Publication Date: 2018-08-18
• Subjects: data services -- data consultations -- user needs analysis; Library administration -- Periodicals; 025.1
• DOI: 10.1080/01930826.2018.1491190
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0193-0826

Abstract

Abstract: As data services gain momentum in academic libraries, liaison librarians are expected to be part of the education force for data literacy. Nonetheless, due to the broad scope of data literacy, training librarians to improve data-related skills can be challenging. This article used consultation statistics to identify tools and resources employed to solve users' data questions. The results offered insights into users' data needs and provided librarians with a clear direction to further develop data skills in their assigned disciplines. The methodology used in this study can be replicated at other institutions to identify needs and to direct professional development.