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The study aims to understand student experiences and skills gained through a collaborative research program at Seton Hall University.

April 1, 2026

Innovating Education in Research Data Services in Academic Libraries: A Qualitative Analysis of Student Experiences in a Collaborative Research Program

Key Points

The study aims to understand student experiences and skills gained through a collaborative research program at Seton Hall University.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with 11 participating students
Analyzed student reflections on skills such as data cleaning, analysis, and visualization
Explored impact on interest in data-related careers
Students reported significant skill development in data cleaning and analysis
Increased interest in careers related to data science
Program demonstrated potential for enhancing student engagement in research

Abstract

abstract: This paper explores the experiences of 11 students who participated in Seton Hall University Libraries' DataLab, a research program led by the Research Data Services (RDS) team. The RDS, composed of librarians and a data specialist, pairs students with faculty-led research projects to conduct research and build data science skills. In semi-structured interviews, the students who participated in this study reflected on the skills they gained through RDS, such as data cleaning, analysis, visualization, and presentation, and how the program influenced their interest in data-related careers. This case study illustrates how academic libraries can foster data education and develop similar initiatives to support student engagement in data-driven research.

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