Practical Data Science for Information Professionals

David Stuart

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English

Facet Publishing
31 July 2019

Library, archive & information management; Data analysis: general; Data capture & analysis; Data mining

The growing importance of data science, and the increasing role of information professionals in the management and use of data, are brought together in Practical Data Science for Information Professionals to provide a practical introduction specifically designed for information professionals.

Data science has a wide range of applications within the information profession, from working alongside researchers in the discovery of new knowledge, to the application of business analytics for the smoother running of a library or library services. Practical Data Science for Information Professionals provides an accessible introduction to data science, using detailed examples and analysis on real data sets to explore the basics of the subject.

This book will be of interest to all types of libraries around the world, from large academic libraries to small research libraries. By focusing on the application of open source software, the book aims to reduce barriers for readers to use the lessons learned within.

By: David Stuart
Imprint: Facet Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781783303441
ISBN 10: 1783303441
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 31 July 2019
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

David Stuart is an independent information professional and an honorary research fellow at the University of Wolverhampton, and was previously a research fellow at King's College London and the University of Wolverhampton. He regularly publishes in peer-reviewed academic journals and professional journals on information science, metrics, and semantic web technologies. He is author of Practical Ontologies for Information Professionals (2016), Web Metrics for Library and Information Professionals (2014), and Facilitating Access to the Web of Data (2011).

Reviews for Practical Data Science for Information Professionals

'If libraries and librarians are to be serious about the 'I' in LIS, then analysing data to findmeaning for our customers will be a core component of the service offering. David Stuart'sbook is an excellent entry point to the discipline.' -- Ian McCallum * Journal of the Australian Library and Information Association *