Session Description:
Secondary data reference is rapidly becoming a baseline skill for library professionals across subject areas. Learn about the landscape of secondary data reference in academic libraries to prepare for this vital area of expertise. Collected survey data reveal common types of data questions received, the patron demographics where most questions arise, librarians reports of patrons data literacy skills, and how a librarians overall level of job responsibility and experience impacts their data reference work. Discover how librarians tackle these questions, frustrations they experience, and strategies and tips for improving data reference services and practice.
