UCLA Library Data Science Center

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Data Services
The UCLA Library Data Science Center supports researchers in working with data throughout all stages of the research process. We offer consultations, training and practical resources to support data collection, management, analysis and sharing.
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Lux Lab
With 3D printers and laser cutters, the Lux Lab serves as a hub for emerging technology at UCLA.
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UCLA Library DataSquad
This team of students supports data-related projects at UCLA. Schedule a meeting to see how they can help with coding, data visualization and more.
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UCLA Dataverse
Discover how you can preserve your research for the long term here at UCLA.
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UCLA Social Science Data Archive (SSDA)
The SSDA houses surveys, lists, opinion polls, administrative records and census data. The research represents a wide range of topics, from political attitudes to social mobility.
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Data Management for the Sciences
This guide provides information on the best practices for management of research data, including links to data.

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News

Teaching and Learning
UCLA Library announces first cohort of lessons for librarians in open science principles and methods winners
September 20, 2023
UCLA Library Data Science Center
Administered by the Data Science Center, the initiative supports the collaborative development of open science skills for librarians.
Teaching and Learning
A successful UC Love Data Week attracts 1100 attendees
April 3, 2023
UCLA Library Data Science Center
UC Love Data Week offered presentations and workshops focused on data access, management, security, sharing and preservation.
Announcement
The UCLA Carpentries community is looking to grow!
October 18, 2022
UCLA Library Data Science Center
The Carpentries — a community of instructors in data science research — is ready to welcome new teachers.

Partners

The DSC can facilitate connections to a number of partners on campus and in the larger data and open science environment.

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UCLA Statistical Consulting
UCLA Statistical Counseling provides advice and collaboration on advanced projects while also educating researchers on appropriate methodology and application. Walk-in consultations available.
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Carpentries
As a member of and contact point for the Carpentries at UCLA, the DSC teaches foundational coding and data science skills to researchers worldwide.
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Berkeley Initiative for Transparency in the Social Sciences (BITSS)
BITSS works to strengthen the integrity of social science research and evidence used for policy-making.
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Open Science Framework (OSF)
OSF is an open source software project that facilitates open collaboration in science research. Access OSF with your UCLA login ID to connect with your UCLA colleagues.
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Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)
ICPSR maintains and provides access to a vast archive of social science data. UCLA is a founding member and continues to contribute to the collections.

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The Data Science Center builds a welcoming research community by helping researchers develop data literacy and foundational coding skills. We offer support across the full data life cycle: planning, acquisition, storage, cleaning, analysis, publication, curation and preservation.

Need help with a data project? Submit a request through our service portal(opens in a new tab).