Publication Type

Presentation

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

5-2025

Abstract

Academic libraries face increasing challenges in supporting complex research data needs across multiple financial and business databases. These challenges are amplified by the diverse nature of data sources, the intricacy of data extraction processes, and the varying levels of research support required by different user groups. While data quality issues persist, commercial databases in finance, accounting, and economics remain of significant interest for academic research (Liu et al., 2024; Reiter, 2020).

This presentation presents SMU Libraries’ comprehensive research & data services, particularly our specialized Data Discovery support, which emphasizes three distinctive offerings: expert guidance on data navigation and retrieval across platforms, customized data extraction solutions using Python and SQL, and advanced data matching and linking services across multiple databases.

The presentation also shares the essential skills-building capacity required to sustain this service model. To support this service framework, the library has also developed other targeted interventions through [1] curated workshops, and [2] knowledge base articles.

Drawing from case studies and user feedback, the presentation demonstrates how our Data Discovery service model has contributed to advancing research support at SMU Libraries. These outcomes showcase how academic libraries can evolve into vital research partners, particularly in navigating the complexities of financial and business data resources.

Keywords

research support, academic libraries, library services, data management, SMU Libraries, research discovery, scholarly communication, data literacy, digital scholarship, library innovation

Discipline

Information Literacy | Library and Information Science

Publication

International Conference on Economics and Business Information, Berlin, 2025 May 15-16

First Page

1

Last Page

20

Embargo Period

5-20-2025

Additional URL

https://www.inconecss.eu/

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