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Data Journeys: Tears, Tabs, and Terrible File Names, a survivor's guide to organizing your data Online
Ever opened a folder and felt like you were staring into an unknown abyss? This workshop is for anyone who’s battled chaotic data (any type!), cryptic file names and the haunting presence of “final_final_v3.docx.”
In this workshop, we’ll walk through practical strategies for naming, storing and structuring your data so you can actually find what you need—without crying. Whether you're working solo or collaborating across teams, this session will help you build habits that reduce confusion and increase efficiency.
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify common pitfalls in data organization and know how to avoid them.
- Understand best practices for file naming, folder structures and version control.
- Have the skills to develop a personalized system for managing their own data.
Say goodbye to data dumpster fires and hello to digital tranquility—your future self will thank you!
This is an online event, please register to receive the event link. If you have accommodation requests or questions, reach out to libevents@uwaterloo.ca with your needs.
Please note: This is the second of a two-part workshop series on data and research data management. You do not need to attend each one; please register for each workshop separately.
Related LibGuide: Research Data Management
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
- Audience:
- Alumni Community Members Faculty / Instructors Graduate Students Library supporters Researchers Undergraduate Students Waterloo staff
- Categories:
- Workshop
Facilitator(s)
Anneliese Eber is the research data management (RDM) librarian at the University of Waterloo Libraries. Anneliese holds an MLIS from the University of Alberta and an MSc in archaeological science from Lakehead University. In her current role, Anneliese supports researchers in developing sustainable RDM practices that meet their unique data management needs. Her research interests include RDM and the intersection between disciplinary data sharing practices and challenges, global policy, open access, and data stewardship in anthropology and archaeology.
Antonio Muñoz Gómez is the cataloguing and metadata librarian at the University of Waterloo Libraries. His work spans metadata creation and enhancement, research data discovery through enhanced description and digital scholarship. He is interested in the ethics of cataloguing, critical approaches to description, metadata remediation and teaching about working with data from a holistic perspective, rather than a software- or tool-based approach.
Event Support
Amy Lim is the research programs and services coordinator at the University of Waterloo Libraries. She helps coordinate workshops alongside our librarians. If you have questions about this event, please contact her at libevents@uwaterloo.ca.
Facilitator(s)
Instructor
Research Data Management Librarian
Instructor
Metadata and Cataloging & Digital Scholarship Librarian
Event Coordinator
Research Programs and Services Coordinator