Mandy Swygart-Hobaugh
Head, Research Data Services
Georgia State University
Ashley Rockwell
Data Literacy & Learning Specialist
Georgia State University
Halley Riley
Data Services Specialist
Georgia State University
Georgia State University (GSU) Library’s Research Data Services (RDS) Department launched the GSU Data Ready! Badges data literacy microcredentialing initiative in January 2022. This video will describe the (1) content of the two badges tracks—data literacy foundations and software/coding training—comprising 11 separate badges; (2) online platforms used for automated badge earning and distribution; (3) assessment of program success; and (4) ways in which other institutions might develop similar initiatives.