curating library data, big data, data sets
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: A resource list is in the notes section on the last slide. To view, please download the presentation. Session description: In order to properly advocate for your library, you need to understand the impact of your services. As you assess the impact of your services, you have the opportunity to collect large amounts of complex data. This raises questions about what data is collected, how it is stored, and how it is used for advocacy. This session will go over the basics of ”Big Data” and “Data Science” in order to discuss how those concepts can be used in libraries of all types. Learning outcomes: Session participants can expect to learn the following: General understanding of Big Data and Data Science Relationship between these concepts and the work/skills of library staff Application of these concepts to your organizations, including analyzing large amounts of complex data for advocacyTRANSCRIPT
Curating Library Data, Big Data, Data Sets
(Using Big Data for Library Advocacy)
Erin Bartolo Jill Hurst-Wahl@ErinBartolo @Jill_HW
Sept. 27, 2013
THE POTENTIAL REALIZED AN EXAMPLE
“Many people are presently comfortable with sharing large amounts of personal information online through social networks or online activity tracking systems.”
People want to know the impact of their sharing and be able to control how their information is used.
INSIGHTS FROM THE IFLA TRENDS REPORT
THE FULL DATA LIFE CYCLE
The 3 V’sVolume (how much)Velocity (how fast)Variety (how complex)
Data complexity
State of the data
HOW IS BIG DATA DIFFERENT
McKinsey Global Institute report140,000-190,000 people lack analytical skills
1.5M managers lack ability to use big data
Big opportunities. Big challenges.
BIG DATA SKILLS GAP
https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=469716398919
TYPES OF DATA
Challenges & opportunities Personalization in consumer experiencePredictive analytics in defenseSupply chain management
Retail or emergency planning
ACROSS INDUSTRIES
The Renaissance approachFacts not hunchesEvidence based researchData driven decision makingBreaking down silosAdaptabilityData mashups across information sources
Data storytelling
SEPARATING OPPORTUNITY FROM HYPE
Grow talent from withinEasier to change course
SMALL ORGANIZATIONS BENEFIT, TOO
http://www.hightech-highway.com/virtualize/six-ways-to-use-virtualization-in-your-small-business/
DATA SCIENCE & LIS
CollectOrganizeStoreCurate
Manage
LIBRAR* & DATA SKILLShttp
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Analyze
Report
Visualize
Secure
Use the tools and techniques being used by government and business
House data for researchers
Use data to advocate for ourselves and our communities
LIBRARIES CAN…
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Circulation dataTransaction dataGate countsData on event
attendanceData from your web
siteSurvey dataCollection data
Postal codeGenderLanguageLast activityCirculation countBranch useComputer use
OUR DATA: WE HAVE
“Storytelling”Visualize usage patternsDetermine influencesPropose policy changesImprove services planningDrive data-based decisionsMake content discoverableAssess current servicesDiscern the correct questions
OUR DATA: POTENTIAL USES
Data has your backWhat are you advocating for?How can you collect data to support that
effort?You can’t collect at the last minute!Plan…implement…analyze…use.
BIG DATA & ADVOCACY
PRIVACY & THE USA PATRIOT
ACT
Originally passed in 2001. Extended in 2011.Four Year extension of three provision including searches of business records.“Section 215 orders for tangible things, commonly referred to as the ‘library records’ provision.” [Senator Leahy]
Two thoughts:Privacy vs. better service Info on individuals vs. aggregated info
THE USA PATRIOT ACT
www.flickr.com/photos/surreynews/6943531691/
Erin BartoloData Science Program Manager [email protected](315) 443-3777 @ErinBartolo
Jill Hurst-WahlDirector, LIS and School Media [email protected](315) 443-1070@Jill_HW