Data Visualization services empower researchers to communicate their findings through effective and visually appealing maps and charts to enhance their presentations and publications.

The library has faculty and staff who specialize in different types of data visualization software. They can advise you on choosing and using the right software tools to prepare, visualize, and analyze your data.

• Geospatial (ArcGIS, QGIS) - Michael Hawkins, Head, Map Library
• Statistical and qualitative (SAS, SPSS, JMP, R, Stata, NVivo, Qualtrics) - Kristin Yeager, Head, Statistical Consulting
• Citation visualization (VOSViewer) - Karen MacDonald, Business & Entrepreneurship Outreach Librarian, or Ginnie Dressler, Digital Projects Librarian

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Michael Hawkins, Research Data Librarian & Head, Map Library

As a research data librarian my role is in supporting researchers throughout the data lifecycle. My responsibilities include providing training and consultation on research data management best practices, developing data services, and providing data literacy workshops and instruction sessions.

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Kristin Yeager, Head, Statistical Consulting

I help students, faculty, and staff learn to use statistical and qualitative data analysis software for their research. I specialize in statistical software like SAS, SPSS Statistics and SPSS Amos, R, and Stata; qualitative data analysis software like NVivo; and online survey software like Qualtrics and KSU REDCap.

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