The Accidental Data Scientist: Big Data Applications and Opportunities for Librarians and Information Professionals
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
Published: Jan 26, 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781573875110
Description: Amy Affelt, author of The Accidental Data Scientist, notes that "Librarians and information professionals have always worked with data in order to meet the information needs of their constituents, thus 'Big Data' is not a new concept for them." With The Accidental Data Scientist, Amy Affelt shows information professionals how to leverage their skills and training to master emerging tools, techniques, and vocabulary; create mission-critical Big Data research deliverables; and discover rewarding new career opportunities by embracing their inner Data Scientist.