Bridging Data through Interlibrary Programming
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https://doi.org/10.18060/29116Keywords:
interlibrary programming, data, community engagmentAbstract
The University of North Dakota has an affiliated medical school and law school, each with an independent library. Typically each campus library has created outreach programs specific to their school. In 2025 the University of North Dakota Libraries launched our first collaborative effort at programming for Love Data Week, a yearly international celebration of data established in 20161. Our goal was to offer a suite of programs that gave all patrons the opportunity to engage with data without requiring prior experience or knowledge. We created programs targeting different campus audiences including:
- Interactive data displays (target: patrons passing through the library building, primarily undergraduate students)
- Student data visualization contest (target: undergraduate and graduate students)
- Introductory data management workshops (target: faculty and graduate students)
References
1. ICPSR. International Love Data Week. Accessed May 28, 2025. Available from: https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/web/about/cms/3799
2. UND Essential Studies Committee. New Special Emphasis Requirement in Essential Studies Program. Accessed August 27, 2025. Available from: https://und.edu/academics/essential-studies/esmotionforsenate2024.pdf
3. Koltay T. Data literacy for researchers and data librarians. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science. 2025;49(1):3-14. doi: 10.1177/0961000615616450
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