Data Visualization Librarian
1322 Greene Street
Thomas Cooper Library - L2.341
Columbia, South Carolina 29208
Consults & Classes
Schedule an Appointment
If you would like an online or in-person consultation, email me and we'll find a convenient time to meet and discuss.
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Request a Custom Learning SessionIf you are an instructor seeking to have us do a class session for your course, or if you have a group and would like us to present a custom learning session, please contact us.
Stay Aware
Stay aware of services and resources provided by the Digital Research Services (DRS) unit of the University Libraries
Data Analysis and Statistics Assistance
During the Fall and Spring semesters, the University Libraries is pleased to offer consultative support for exploratory data analysis and statistics. With the support of the Provost Office, graduate student employees with expertise in statistical and data analysis provide In-person assistance. More details on this service can be found at this location:
Libraries-sponsored Software
Data Analysis and Visualization Software
A variety of software related to data/spatial analysis and data/spatial visualization is installed on select computers in the Technology Lounge on the 5th floor of Thomas Cooper Library.
In addition, the Libraries provides remote access to four computers, on a first come first served basis, that also have statistical analysis and data visualization software. Use the link below to request remote access:
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Request Access to Remote ComputersUse the form on the right side of this page to request remote access to computers with statistical analysis and data visualization software available.
Data Analysis Software
The following statistical analysis and data visualization software programs are provided by the University Libraries:
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SPSS
SPSS may look like a spreadsheet and it can perform many similar functions. Unlike most spreadsheets, SPSS provides easy access to a wide variety of statistical tests and graphics and supports much larger datasets. It is widely used in various subject areas and fields. - SAS
SAS is a command-driven statistical and data analysis software suite. - STATA SE
Stata SE is a powerful solution used for data manipulation, visualization, statistics, and automated reporting. - NVivo
NVivo 14 the current version of software that supports qualitative and mixed methods analysis of textual and audiovisual data sources. You can use it to organize and code multiple data sources in one project file, assign attributes to data and compare them, interpret, query, and visualize data.
Data Visualization Software
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Microsott Excel 365
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Tableau Public Desktop Application
Tableau is currently the preeminent data visualization software tool used by businesses and others. This free version provides comparable capabilities to the paid versions with limitations on dataset size and data import sources. Create an account and proceed. -
Microsoft Power BI Desktop Application
Free as part of the University's Office365 license. Use your campus credentials to sign in.
Geospatial Analysis/Visualization
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ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS is geographic information system (GIS) software. It is used for mapping, compiling, analyzing, and sharing mapped geospatial data and information. All current University faculty, students, and staff can login using your campus credentials. ArcGIS Pro is the desktop application.
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ArcGIS Online (includes Storymaps)Login using your current campus credentials.
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Gamecock Geospatial Portal (ArcGIS)Find more information about ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, Storymaps, and other ArcGIS products supported by the University.
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QGIS
QGIS is free, full-fledged,open-source desktop GIS software. It runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux. It reads and writes nearly all geospatial data formats, enables dynamic cartography, and provides a robust set of processing and analytical tools. Additional functionality is provided by over 300 plugins, which can be installed with just a few clicks..
Programming Languages
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Visual Studio 2022
Visual Studio is useful for Python programming, though not limited only to Python. It is a powerful developer tool that can be used to complete the entire development cycle in one place. It is a comprehensive integrated development environment (IDE) that you can use to write, edit, debug, and build code, and then deploy your app. Beyond code editing and debugging, Visual Studio includes compilers, code completion tools, source control, extensions, and many more features to enhance every stage of the software development process. -
R Studio
RStudio is an integrated development programming environment specifically designed for programming using the R language.
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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.