NN/LM – GMR Seeking Site Sponsors for “Demystifying R” Webinar

Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)

September 18, 2016

(via Molly Olmstead, National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region)

The GMR is now accepting applications for site sponsorship for the MLA Webinar “Demystifying R” on October 5th.

To apply to serve as a registered site for this webinar, please fill out the application available on our website – we’ll be able to confirm your registration very soon after receiving this application. Please return your application via email (gmr-lib@uiowa.edu) by September 21st.

Webinar

Demystifying R: An Introduction for Librarians
Date: Wednesday, October 5th, 1-2:30pm CST

Objectives
Attendees will learn:

  • what the R programming language is and some of its key features
  • some key terminology and a basic understanding of how R works
  • some uses for that R may be a good solution for your data needs, including data processing and management, visualization, and statistical analysis
  • how R can be useful for working with research data, as well as with library data, including bibliometric data, library statistics, or budget data
  • where to find free resources for learning R

More information about the webinar and presenter is available here.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the GMR Office (gmr-lib@uiowa.edu, (319) 353 – 4479) if you have any questions about the application or site sponsorship.

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