DATA LIBRARY  Humanities & Social Sciences Library    University of Alberta

The Data Library acquires, manages, and preserves quantitative computer-readable data files from the various disciplines of the humanities and social sciences and provides data-related services as needed to support research and instruction at the University of Alberta.

Specifically, Data Library staff:
 

• Maintain a collection of computer-readable data files and their accompanying codebooks (i.e., documentation describing the data files' content and format).
• Assist with the location and acquisition of data files not currently in the Data Library collection.
• Assist with both the identification of appropriate datasets and of variables within a dataset, and perform data extractions of selected variables to create custom datasets for research or instructional use.
• Provide technical assistance with the transfer of data across various hardware and software platforms.
• Provide help with the use of statistical software and social science research terminology.
• Assist with the cleaning, documentation, archiving, and dissemination of original data files deposited by researchers.
• Provide instruction on the management and use of computer-readable data files.