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Data Science in Libaries is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant number RE-43-16-0149-16. As librarians increasingly use, build, and maintain the National Digital Platform , the skills to manipulate, analyze, and manage data are crucial. Librarians will need to meaningfully engage the tools and techniques of data science, but they currently face two significant challenges: The Skills Gap: While practicing mid-career librarians are learning some data science skills, it is through ad-hoc, uncoordinated continuing education programs. The Management Gap: Library administrators need toolkits and frameworks to strategically use data science for data-driven decision making and management of library operations.