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Author Affelt, Amy L., 1970- author.

Title The accidental data scientist : big data applications and opportunities for librarians and information professionals / Amy Affelt ; foreword by Thomas H. Davenport
Published Medford, New Jersey : Information Today, Inc., [2015]
©2015

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Description 1 online resource (xvii, 222 pages) : illustrations (some color)
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
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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes Online resource; title from e-book title screen (EBL platform, viewed November 19, 2015)
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.
computer centers.
online searching.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Library & Information Science -- General.
Big data
Data centers
Database searching
Electronic information resource literacy
Information science -- Vocational guidance
Librarians -- Effect of technological innovations on
Library science -- Vocational guidance
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781573877077
1573877077
9781573877084
1573877085