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Item Data visualization: New opportunities for outreach in the social sciences.(2015) Been, Joshua; Gao, Wenli; Wallace, LorettaThis presentation showcases several examples of using data visualization for outreach.Item Data visualization: Transforming research support(2016) Been, Joshua; Gao, Wenli; Wallace, LorettaThis presentation showcases how data visualization services can transform research support, from solely providing access to data, to actively engaging researchers with data. We will highlight Tableau, ESRI desktop and cloud-based applications. Examples will include energy research, consumer demographic analyses, and social media visualizations.Item DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP ROAD MAP: A Report from UH Libraries’ Digital Scholarship Services Team(2016-02-22) Been, Joshua; Bennett, Miranda; Hilyer, Lee Andrew; Malizia, Michelle; Thompson, SantiIn October 2015, the University of Houston (UH) Libraries’ administration charged a group to develop recommendations for how the Libraries should move forward in the growing area of digital scholarship. The Digital Scholarship Services Team (DSST) was directed to build on the work of an ad hoc group that had been informally discussing digital scholarship services opportunities for the Libraries, and DSST was given the following specific responsibilities: (1) Define what is meant by Digital Scholarship Services; (2) Develop and implement a formal needs assessment to identify and prioritize needs related to digital scholarship services; (3) Benchmark with other institutions on their digital scholarship services and/or programs; (4) Conduct an environmental scan to determine the extent of digital scholarship services currently being offered in the libraries and elsewhere at the University; and (5) Identify existing areas of expertise and identify skills needed in the Libraries to fill gapsItem A picture is worth a thousand words: Data visualization for collection assessment(2016-06-26) Been, Joshua; Gao, Wenli; Wiersma, GabrielleWhile a number of presentations and webinars have talked about data visualization for library assessment in general, there have been few such presentations focusing on data visualization for collection assessment data. This presentation will focus on using data visualizations tools to tell meaningful stories about a number of library collection assessment projects. We will demonstrate how to visually analyze collection data by creating interactive dashboards using Tableau software. Examples of visualizations include 1) comparing usage of print monographs purchased through approval plan and discretionary order, 2) serials cancellation data, and 3) correlations among faculty citation, electronic usage, and impact factors. By using visualizations, librarians can better understand their data, and more effectively communicate stories with internal and external stakeholders. In addition to showcasing collection analysis visualizations, we will discuss practical steps librarians can take to include visualization techniques in their analysis. We also created and will share a template using Tableau that other libraries can use to duplicate our visualizations.