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The Medical Library Association Data Services Competency: a framework for data science and open science skills
Lisa Federer1, Erin Diane Foster2, Ann Glusker3
1National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, lisa.federer@nih.gov, https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5732-5285.
Health and biomedical librarians can support data science and open science initiatives. The Medical Library Association developed a Data Services Competency to guide librarians in acquiring essential data skills for impactful assistance.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Library and Information Science
Background:
- Users in health and biomedical libraries increasingly require support with data management and analysis.
- Librarians are well-positioned to offer expertise in data science and open science.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the rationale and development of the Medical Library Association Data Services Competency.
- To outline key skills for librarians in data services.
Main Methods:
- The article details the creation process of the Data Services Competency.
- It identifies five core skill areas essential for data services.
Main Results:
- The Medical Library Association Data Services Competency has been established.
- A curriculum is provided to help librarians develop these competencies.
Conclusions:
- Librarians require enhanced data science and open science skills to meet user needs.
- The Data Services Competency offers a framework for professional development in this area.
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