The accidental data scientist : big data applications and opportunities for librarians and information professionals /

The accidental data scientist : big data applications and opportunities for librarians and information professionals /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Affelt, Amy L., 1970- author.
Imprint:	Medford, New Jersey : Information Today, Inc., [2015] ©2015
Description:	1 online resource (xvii, 222 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:	English
Subject:	Librarians -- Effect of technological innovations on. Library science -- Vocational guidance. Information science -- Vocational guidance. Big data. Data centers. Database searching. Electronic information resource literacy. Big data. Data centers. Database searching. Electronic information resource literacy. Information science -- Vocational guidance. Librarians -- Effect of technological innovations on. Library science -- Vocational guidance. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11241646

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ISBN:	9781573877077 1573877077 9781573877084 1573877085 9781573875110 1573875112
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Online resource; title from e-book title screen (EBL platform, viewed November 19, 2015).
Summary:	Amy Affelt, author of The Accidental Data Scientist, notes that "Librarians and information professionals have always worked with data in order to meet the information needs of their constituents, thus 'Big Data' is not a new concept for them." With The Accidental Data Scientist, Amy Affelt shows information professionals how to leverage their skills and training to master emerging tools, techniques, and vocabulary; create mission-critical Big Data research deliverables; and discover rewarding new career opportunities by embracing their inner Data Scientist.
Other form:	Print version: 9781573875110 1573875112

Table of Contents:

Big data : everything old is new again
What the elves do
The 21st century librarian's skillset : the role of big data
Dipping a toe in the water : simple tools to get you started
Big data applications and initiatives by industry
Big data projects for info pros
Big data communications framework : insights into big data mastery for information professionals
Data scientists wanted : career opportunities in a big data world.