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Text and Data Mining pilot

During the academic year 2024/25 a one year pilot is being run by the Bodleian Libraries to support Text and Data Mining (TDM) at the University of Oxford. This seeks to highlight the use of Bodleian Collections in TDM, promote the support given by librarians in this area and collect evidence concerning text and data needs of Bodleian readers. The project is managed by librarians serving the Social Sciences Division, Humanities Division and the Centre for Digital Scholarship.

To find out more go to Text and Data Mining pilot project Libguide, Bodleian Data Service: Text and Data Mining webpage, or contact the Bodleian Data Librarian.

UK Data Service

Code Anxiety Club

27 May 2025 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm, Online

Feeling overwhelmed by the command line? Confused by file pathways? Want to navigate the world of coding with confidence? Join the Code Anxiety Club!
Viewers can follow along as we work through common beginner topics while coding live for a quick half hour. No prior experience, installed software or setup required. Viewers can interact via the YouTube chat (you must have a YouTube account to comment) and we will try our best to answer your questions and comments.
There is no need to book a place, please follow the livestream link to join each session.

Workshop dates and topics

27 May 2025: Introduction to the command line

• What is the command line and why should you care?
• Basic commands to get started.
• Command line interfaces: Windows, Mac, and Linux compared.

To join this session, please follow the link to the livestream - 27 May.

24 June 2025: Opening Windows: Navigating IDEs vs. command line

• Differences between command line and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).
• Introduction to R Studio and other popular IDEs.
• When to use the command line vs. an IDE.

To join this session, please follow the link to the livestream - 24 June.

22 July 2025: Where am I? Understanding file navigation

• Navigating directories and understanding your current location.
• Common file management commands across different operating systems.
• Practical exercises to build confidence in moving around your system.

To join this session, please follow the link to the livestream - 22 July.

26 August 2025: Pathways to success: Mastering file pathways

• Absolute vs. relative pathways: What’s the difference?
• Tips and tricks for finding files quickly.
• Best practices for managing file structures in your projects.

To join this session, please follow the link to the livestream - 26 August.

View all UK Data Service events

Go to UKDS YouTube channel to watch and learn data skills from free webinars, training and video tutorials.

The University and external data training & events

Training opportunities to gain research skills and develop a better understanding of finding and working with data are available within the University. Workshops are run by different departments, from the Bodleian Library's iSkills sessions to IT Learning Centre courses.

External online training opportunities, as well as various workshops, seminars and conferences are available from UKDS and other organisations.

Booking links can be found in the course description.

If the Bodleian Libraries don't have a database you are looking for, you can make a recommendation by completing the form below (Oxford Single-Sign On required).