Specialization in data curation: Preliminary results from an alumni survey, 2008-2012

Abstract

Data curation is an emergent field requiring a workforce with new skills to meet digital data needs across a wide variety of domains. This study surveyed masters-level graduates with a Specialization in Data Curation from the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The survey assesses the value of the program to graduates, career placement, and continuing education needs. Preliminary findings and trends are reported to inform the evolution of data curation education in library and information science (LIS) programs.