Staff Bio
Christine Nieman, MLS
Data Education Librarian, Region 1
Christine Nieman is the Data Management Librarian for the Network of the National Library of Medicine in Region 1. She earned her MSLIS from Drexel University with a minor in applied data science. Christine previously worked for the University of Pennsylvania's Veterinary Library and Drexel University Libraries in Philadelphia, PA. From 2016-2019, Christine worked with research data hands-on as a Biological Science Technician for the Agricultural Research Service in Wyndmoor, PA. She supports courses and programs related to research data management and other data literacy topics.
Classes I Teach
| Event Title | Summary |
|---|---|
| Open Tools for Data Deidentification | This webinar will provide a brief introduction to data science topics and terminologies. |
| RDM On-demand: Data Curation and Documentation | Learn about data curation in this introductory, four-hour, on-demand course, including the definition, types, and elements most important to document. You will also learn about file naming conventions and check a dataset for issues using a case study. |
| RDM On-demand: Open Science and Data Science | What is open science, and how does it differ from data science, and research data management? How can library staff support data science in their own work? This introductory, four-hour on-demand course introduces the concepts of open science, data science and research data management through readings, tutorials and videos. After taking this course, you will be able to describe the differences between research data management (RDM), data science, and open science, articulate how open science supports research integrity and reproducibility, and list ways librarian staff can support data science. |
| The Research Data Services Landscape: How Do You Start and Where Does Your Library Fit In? | Are you curious about what this whole data thing entails? Are you interested in starting new research data services at your institution? Have you considered a career in data services? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, this webinar is for you. We'll discuss how to start and where your library fits in. |
