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Organizational Transformation Through Data, Karen Pillon, Kristi Anne Thompson
Organizational Transformation Through Data, Karen Pillon, Kristi Anne Thompson
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Creating Databrarianship: Perils, Pitfalls, And Pratfalls Of Editing A Research Collection, Kristi Thompson
Creating Databrarianship: Perils, Pitfalls, And Pratfalls Of Editing A Research Collection, Kristi Thompson
Leddy Library Presentations
This presentation discusses some of the issues that can arise while editing a scholarly research collection, in this case the book Databrarianship: The Academic Librarian in Theory and Practice.
Data In Development: An Overview Of Microdata On Developing Countries, Kristi Anne Thompson
Data In Development: An Overview Of Microdata On Developing Countries, Kristi Anne Thompson
Leddy Library Publications
Finding quality microdata on developing countries can seem problematic as their national infrastructures may not support large-scale surveys. In fact a variety of organizations are collecting and distributing data, though the types of data and reasons for collection often differ from those in the most developed countries. Much of the data is collected by groups involved in, or interested in researching, the field of international development. This paper provides an introduction to the different groups involved with collecting data on developing countries and to the data they collect, including population, health and welfare surveys, program assessments, finance, and opinion data.
A Reference Model For Providing Statistical Consulting Services In An Academic Library Setting, Kristi Anne Thompson, Daniel M. Edelstein
A Reference Model For Providing Statistical Consulting Services In An Academic Library Setting, Kristi Anne Thompson, Daniel M. Edelstein
Leddy Library Publications
Princeton University Library, through its Data and Statistical Services (DSS) unit, goes further than many libraries in providing consulting on statistical methods as well as software support for data library users. Princeton requires all third and fourth year undergraduates to do independent original research papers and theses in their disciplines of concentration. These requirements create a clientele of students who need to conduct relatively sophisticated statistical analysis, but who may or may not possess the necessary skills required to do so. This paper describes the model we employ at Princeton DSS to help these patrons, drawing on our experience as …