Love Data Week is an opportunity to explore data concepts and skills, and to learn about the people on campus who can help you with data-related issues. To celebrate Love Data Week 2021 (Feb. 8-12), University Libraries is offering a week full of learning opportunities. Register now to save your space!

Data Management Plans and DMPTool
Is a Data Management Plan required to obtain funding for your research? Would you like to plan for the management of your research data to make life easier down the road? Learn about Data Management Plans and DMPTool, an online wizard for creating DMPs that meet specific funder requirements.

Presenter: Stacy Winchester, Research Data Librarian
Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 12 - 1 p.m. | online workshop
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Introduction to ICPSR
ICPSR, the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research, is one of the world's largest social science data archives. During this session, learn how to create an account, search for data, and download datasets.

Presenter: Stacy Winchester, Research Data Librarian
Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 2 - 3 p.m. | online workshop
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Introduction to Research Computing Services
In this virtual session, attendees will learn about Research Computing services and resources at the University of South Carolina including: High Performance Computing Clusters, data storage, cluster support, domain science support, research partnerships, workshops and user training.

Presenter: Paul Sagona, UofSC Research Cyber Infrastructure
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | online workshop
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Introduction to Tableau
This virtual workshop will introduce users to the basics of using Tableau, a powerful data visualization tool. It will cover importing data, how to navigate the Tableau interface, and the basics of creating and saving a simple visualization. Tableau offers free student licenses here.

Presenter: Kristina Schwoebel, Sciences and Computing Librarian
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1 - 2 p.m. | online workshop
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Introduction to Open Science Framework
Open Science Framework is a free, online research collaboration platform and data archive, and it is not just for science. OSF integrates with researchers’ existing workflows and, if desired, makes sharing research results easy. In this session, participants will learn how to build a project and share files with collaborators.

Presenter: Stacy Winchester, Research Data Librarian
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | online workshop
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Research Data Management Basics for Students
Good data management practices can help ensure that your research data are findable, accessible, and re-usable long-term. In this session, learn useful tips to help you manage your data. Topics include best practices for file management, documentation, storage, preservation, and more.

Presenter: Stacy Winchester, Research Data Librarian
Thursday, Feb. 11, 12 - 1 p.m. | online workshop
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Tableau Charts and Maps
This virtual workshop will introduce users to the basics of creating charts and maps. Participants should download and install Tableau onto the computer they will use when accessing the session. Tableau offers free student licenses here.

Presenter: Kristina Schwoebel, Sciences and Computing Librarian
Thursday, Feb. 11, 4 - 5 p.m. | online workshop
Register here.