DESCRIPTION: This online workshop will demonstrate to researchers how-to search, filter by variables, topics, and themes, as well as exploring and analyzing data using these repository platforms. Highlights of collections including historical census data and geographic boundary data as well as open historical topographic maps and data for reuse. Participants will be able to search for data and explore datasets to learn more about data for reuse. A significant focus will be on Canadian open access and historical government data, an open Q&A portion will be facilitated by staff and data experts for further consultation.

TEACHERS: Amber Leahey (OCUL, Scholars Portal, University of Toronto), Alicia Urquidi Diaz (OCUL, Scholars Portal, University of Toronto) and Guinsly Monésir (OCUL, Scholars Portal, University of Toronto)

LEVEL: Introductory

FORMAT: Workshop

CERTIFICATE: Attendance

PREREQUISITES: None