2016
DOI: 10.1111/hir.12147
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Big Data – What is it and why it matters

Abstract: Big data, like MOOCs, altmetrics and open access, is a term that has been commonplace in the library community for some time yet, despite its prevalence, many in the library and information sector remain unsure of the relationship between big data and their roles. This editorial explores what big data could mean for the day-to-day practice of health library and information workers, presenting examples of big data in action, considering the ethics of accessing big data sets and the potential for new roles for l… Show more

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“…Big data analytics is the concept of examining massive data sets containing heterogeneous data types to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations, and other actionable information using advanced analytic methods [25]. To perform the computational requirements of large data analysis, a powerful framework is fundamental to design, implement, and manage the required algorithms and techniques such as machine learning, deep learning [26].…”
Section: Apache Sparkmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Big data analytics is the concept of examining massive data sets containing heterogeneous data types to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations, and other actionable information using advanced analytic methods [25]. To perform the computational requirements of large data analysis, a powerful framework is fundamental to design, implement, and manage the required algorithms and techniques such as machine learning, deep learning [26].…”
Section: Apache Sparkmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…When examining big data at the macro level in library and information settings, big data can examine patterns of use for materials, such as how often materials are checked out and which materials are the most popular or underutilized. This data can assist library and information professionals to know which materials can be weeded and which materials should stay in circulation . When using big data to interact with a system, rather than individuals, privacy issues can be mitigated.…”
Section: Big Data As It Relates To Librariesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although such data is generally in the public domain, it is often used without explicit consent. Even though individuals on social media or search engine platforms are aware data could be used, they often view the information or inquiries as private . For example, researchers have previously used networked data on Facebook to predict sexual orientation of users.…”
Section: Big Data As It Relates To Librariesmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The big data era promoted by next-generation sequencing (NGS) has irreversibly changed genetics and systems biology. The amount of biological data available to scientists has been rapidly increasing during the last 15 years, 1 which makes the intersection between experimental sciences and computational biology even more imperative to overcome new scientific barriers.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%