Summary and Schedule
This Library Carpentry lesson introduces archivists to working with data. At the conclusion of the lesson you will: be able to explain terms, phrases, and concepts in code or software development; identify and use best practice in data structures; use regular expressions in searches.
Prerequisites
This lesson has no prerequisites. Ideally you will need a laptop and an internet connection, though this is not required.
| Setup Instructions | Download files required for the lesson | |
| Duration: 00h 00m | 1. Introduction to Library Carpentry | What do archivists gain from code? |
| Duration: 00h 15m | 2. Don’t think you work with data? |
What sort of data do you work with? What do you do with it? What tools do you use to help you? |
| Duration: 01h 15m | 3. Foundations | what best practice and generic skills underpin your encounters with data and research? |
| Duration: 02h 00m | 4. Regular Expressions | How can you imagine using regular expressions in your work? |
| Duration: 02h 45m | 5. Introduction to Data - Multiple Choice Quiz |
What does Fr[ea]nc[eh] match?
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| Duration: 03h 15m | 6. Introduction to Data - Multiple Choice Quiz (answers)“ |
What does Fr[ea]nc[eh] match?
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| Duration: 03h 15m | Finish |
The actual schedule may vary slightly depending on the topics and exercises chosen by the instructor.
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