Today’s data-intensive science provides new opportunities for discovery, but also presents new challenges as investigators struggle to find ways to manage their data. The NIH Library's Data Services Program provides assistance with understanding and managing data throughout the entire research process, from project planning to post-project preservation, including help with:
- Locating existing data
- Processing datasets for reuse
- Organizing and describing data to facilitate analysis, collaboration, and sharing
- Performing data mining and analysis
- Managing retention and long-term preservation of data
- Complying with NIH and federal policies for data sharing
- Demonstrating data through visualizations and infographics
What We Do
Training and Classes
The NIH Library offers classes in-person and by webinar on a variety of data-related topics, including:
- Data management
- Data visualization
- Data analysis
- R and Python programming
Consultations
Experts in data science and management are available to assist with questions and can provide one-on-one consultations. Contact the library for more information or to schedule a consultation.
Data Sciences Workspace
The NIH Library's Technology Hub includes a Data Sciences workspace which offers a suite of tools for data analysis, processing, and visualization for a variety of different types of data. NIH staff are available to provide help with the tools, and tutorials are availble online. The data workspace may be reserved online.