Data Glossary

Welcome to the Data Glossary (formerly Data Thesaurus). This resource is created and maintained by the NCDS and connects and defines concepts, services, and tools relevant to librarians working in data-driven discovery. A definition, relevant literature, and web resources accompany each term along with links to related terms. Search by term or keyword on the right or browse the terms below.

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