Got Data Questions? We've Got Answers.

Hosted by: Kaylee Alexander & Madison Golden, Research Data Librarians

Need help organizing, describing, or sharing your research data? Wondering what FAIR data means? Struggling to write a Data Management & Sharing Plan? Join us for weekly drop-in hours focused on all things Research Data!

Whether you're starting a new project, wrapping up a grant, preparing for publication, or just curious about best practices, we're here to support you.

What We Can Help With:

• Writing Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMSPs)
• Organizing data and file structures for active projects
• Finding, accessing, and reusing data
• Curating and sharing your research data
• Understanding funder and publisher data requirements
• Making your data more FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable)

Stop by to learn more, ask questions, or talk through your data needs.

No appointment needed – just drop in!

Can't make it? Email us at mlib-data@lists.utah.edu to schedule a consultation. Event Categories: Workshops & Training
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
Room Name/Number: MLIB 2751, Digital Matters, J. Willard Marriott Library (Level 2)
Cost: Free
Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore., www.lib.utah.edu…
Contact Name: Madison Golden
Contact Email: madison.golden@utah.edu
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: lib.utah.edu

Join us for a special live recording of the Standpoints podcast featuring Dr. Andrea N. Baldwin in conversation with Utah community advocates, faculty and student leadership. Through a conversation that brings together grounded personal narratives, the realities of working within institutions and the deep insight of community engagement, this event invites us to consider how we continue the unfinished work of civil rights in our everyday lives and organizations. The session will include prepared questions as well as an open Q&A with the live audience, offering a space for reflection and collective visioning.   Event Categories: Lectures
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
Room Name/Number: Gould Auditorium, Level 1
Cost: Free
Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore., www.lib.utah.edu…
Contact Name: Jordan Hanzon
Contact Email: jordan.hanzon@utah.edu
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: blog.lib.utah.edu…

Do U Love Data? Join the Data CommUnication Challenge for Love Data Week!

If you think you can turn data into a story that captivates and informs audiences, we want to see it! Marking the end of Love Data Week, the Data CommUnication Challenge invites undergraduate and graduate students to showcase their ability to transform complex data into clear, compelling narratives. Submit your best work and show how data can inspire action and spark understanding. Choose from two submission tracks designed to highlight different approaches to data storytelling:

Track 1: Data Dashboard
Participants design a dashboard (or series of dashboards) that tell a clear, impactful story through data. This track draws inspiration from Tableau's Iron Viz, encouraging participants to combine technical, design, and narrative skills. Participants may use any visualization software or coding language they prefer.
Track 2: Short-Format Video

Participants create engaging short-form content, such as TikTok-style videos, Instagram reels, or other brief multimedia formats, that communicate insights in a concise and creative way. This track is inspired by ICPSR's Data Communication Scholarship, which emphasizes accessibility and creativity in data storytelling. Participants in this track who use ICPSR data in their submissions will be eligible to apply for the ICPSR Scholarship, offering an additional incentive to explore and leverage rich social science datasets.

Anyone participating in the challenge or planning to attend the lunch must register by February 1 (utah.sjc1.qualtrics.com…). Registering to participate in the challenge counts as your registration to attend the awards luncheon. You do not need to register to attend the public showcase.

Visit lib.utah.edu… or email mlib-rdm@utah.edu to learn more about how to participate. Event Categories: Exhibitions
Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB)
Room Name/Number: Gould Auditorium, Level 1
Cost: Free
Ticket URL: lib.utah.edu…
Transportation / Parking: Park in the visitor parking lot, west of the library, next to the bookstore., www.lib.utah.edu…
Contact Name: Madison Golden
Contact Email: mlib-rdm@utah.edu
Campus Wide Event: Yes
More info: lib.utah.edu