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  • Health Sciences Librarianship
  • Data Visualization Education

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  • Data visualization is an increasingly important topic in health sciences libraries.
  • Educational programming in this area is expanding.
  • This study examines current offerings of Excel-focused data visualization workshops.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize experiences from eight institutions offering Excel-focused data visualization workshops.
  • To provide an overview of the current state of educational programming in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Semi-structured interviews were conducted with librarians from institutions offering Excel-focused workshops.
  • Institutions were identified through Association of Academic Health Sciences Libraries websites and the Medical Library Association annual meeting program.
  • Data from six interviewed institutions, one institution's online materials, and the author's institution were included.

Main Results:

  • Eight institutions' data visualization educational offerings were analyzed, ranging from single workshops to series.
  • Workshops typically progressed from beginner to advanced data visualization skills.
  • Librarians cited the familiarity of Excel as a key motivation for offering workshops, and evaluations were generally positive.

Conclusions:

  • Excel's widespread availability and use make it an ideal tool for hands-on data visualization instruction in health sciences libraries.
  • These workshops represent a valuable educational opportunity for users familiar with Excel.