Consultation and Instruction
The Data Librarian, Kelly Schultz, provides support for data visualization through consultation and instruction. Consultation meaning you can contact her to arrange to meet with you one-on-one to get help with data viz. Instruction meaning she creates and facilitates workshops (either open or for specific classes) on data viz related topics and tools. You can ask her for help with:
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Understanding and applying data visualization best practices
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Preparing and cleaning data for visualization
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Selecting appropriate data to visualize or complement a visualization
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Selecting the appropriate form of visualization for your data (e.g., bar chart or network diagram)
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Selecting and using appropriate visualization tools
Contact the Map & Data Library to get help from Kelly and other library staff.
Spaces and Technology
- The Map & Data Library reference area and computer lab computers have various data visualization software installed
- The Gerstein Library MADLab provides some visualization hardware, such as 3D printers and scanners and virtual reality equipment for use
- The Robarts Library Digital Studio provides a 3D printing service.