Voyage of the Data Treader
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Introduction
Voyage of the Data Treader
Introduction
The Day
Background
Public Library Data
Introduction
Group Exercise. Jargon Busting
Teaching. Foundations
Human data
Exercise. Human data worksheet 1
Exercise. Human data worksheet 2
Exercise. Working with data
Answers
Introduction and Workshop materials
Session list
Open data advocacy
Core dataset and data schema
Publish your first dataset
Responses from feedback form
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The Day
Sessions are open for anyone to suggest topics they'd like to discuss. We'll update the timetable on the day with the session titles.
Time
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
9:30
Arrivals
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9:40
Introductions, housekeeping, and session pitches
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10:00
Introduction to data
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Breakout room
11:15
Tea Break
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11:30
Open Data 101 - Lucy
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12:15
Extracting data and automation - Joe/Sue
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13:00
Lunch and setup guidance for OpenRefine
Social Media Surgery - Pauline
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13:45
Introduction to OpenRefine
Text adventures in libraries - Ross
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14:25
OpenRefine Workshop
How to use an API - Lucy
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15:05
Tea break
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15:20
Social value - Lucy
Open data camp and libraries - Pauline
16:00
Group feedback
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16:30
Home time
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Session pitches

You don't have to come with anything prepared, but if there's a topic you'd like to discuss you could think about giving it a title and how to explain it in a short pitch (no more than a minute!).

Equipment

A laptop would be useful for both of the practical workshops, particularly if you'd like to get hands on experience with OpenRefine. However, do feel free to come along without one if more convenient, there'll be plenty of opportunity to follow along, and lots of discussions where there'll be no need for a laptop.

Introduction to Data

If taking part in this session it would be useful to have spreadsheet software, or access to Google Sheets (or an online alternative).

OpenRefine

If you'd like to take part in the Open Refine workshop, you could install OpenRefine v2.7 in advance from http://openrefine.org/download.html, and download the latest data we'll be using from https://datamillnorth.org/dataset/ncclibs-catalogue-titles. We'll also provide installation support on the day, and there'll be a demonstration of the software if you're not able to install it.

Refreshments

Refreshments, including lunch, will be provided throughout the day.
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