Business and economics librarians' insights on data literacy instruction in practice: An exploration of themes. Issue 3 (9th November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jefferson, Charissa Odelia
• Is Part Of: Journal of business & finance librarianship. Volume 25:Issue 3/4(2020)
• Page Start: 147
• Page End: 174
• Publication Date: 2020-11-09
• Subjects: Data literacy -- institutional support -- instruction -- professional development -- qualitative research; Business libraries -- Periodicals; Financial libraries -- Periodicals; 026.3305
• DOI: 10.1080/08963568.2020.1847554
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0896-3568

Abstract

Abstract: Based on an applied thematic analysis, this study identifies data literacy education practices in the business and economics librarian profession. Five themes emerged from the interviews: Roles and Responsibilities; Expertise; Pedagogy and Teaching; Professional Development; and, Institutional Support. This article is for librarians who find themselves working with data and those who want to do so. The insights shared from participants offer trajectories for administrators to support the work of data literacy education. The article's recommended future research directions section provides areas to build community and develop inquiry for interested researchers' ongoing work in data literacy instruction and academic librarianship.