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Data Visualization Services

Welcome

The DataLab is located on the 5th floor of Thomas Cooper Library near the front staircase. It is available any time Thomas Cooper Library is open. This space and technology supports data visualization and data analysis activities related to University research projects. Services and resources are provided by the Digital Research Services (DRS) unit of the University Libraries.

Use Policies

  • Available for currently enrolled students, faculty, and staff.
  • Priority use given to projects involving data/spatial analysis and data/spatial visualization.
  • No food or drink in the DataLab space.
  • No viewing of pornographic or other improper content.
  • No unattended children allowed

Data Analysis and Statistics Assistance

The University Libraries is pleased to offer support for exploratory data analysis and statistics. Graduate student employees with expertise in statistical and data analysis are available to provide In-person assistance. Appointment times are currently available and can be reserved using an online reservation form. Walk-ins to the University Libraries DataLab are welcome but we strongly encourage scheduled appointments to assure the best service. For more information about the data analysis and statistics services offered as well as a link to the reservation form, use the link below:

Data Visualization Services

Available Hardware

The following technology hardware is available for use in the DataLab:

  • An 82" Samsung television functioning as a large-screen monitor for a Windows computer with wireless keyboard and mouse.
  • HDMI and DisplayPort connectors are available in the collaborative table
    to use the large-screen monitor with individual-owned Windows laptops.
  • 3 high-powered Windows computers

Available Specialized Software

Statistical Analysis Programs

A variety of software related to data/spatial analysis and data/spatial visualization is installed on the computers in the DataLab. Instructional information about these software applications is available below. 

Programming Environments

Data Visualization Programs

Data Vis with Programming Languages

Spatial Analysis/Visualization

Additional computers (not provided by the University Libraries) with ArcGIS, Nvivo, R, SAS, and SPSS software are available at the Gambrell Computing Center located at 817 Henderson Street, Columbia, SC 29208.