2 nd Data without Boundaries Training Course Bucharest, February 2013

Introduction Overview of Data without Boundaries Outline of the Course 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course2

Data without Boundaries -- DwB A European project to improve access to microdata from official statistics

DwB: A European project Improve researcher access to (confidential) microdata from official statistics This is achieved by bringing two communities together CESSDA: Council of Social Science Data Archives ESS: European Statistical System 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course4

The two Communities ESS: the network of NSIs lead by Eurostat main objective: harmonize and enhance production of official statistics in Europe CESSDA: umbrella organization for social science data archives across Europe main objective: improve access to data for researchers and students 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course5

Major characteristics of DwB Began May 2011, total duration 48 months Project lead: Roxane Silberman, RQ/CNRS 28 partners 12 work packages 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course6

Structure of DwB Block I: Front Office Services for users, exchange and metadata standards Block II: Access Legal and technical issues involved in (remote) access to official microdata, transnational access to national data Block III: Enlarging Cooperation Training courses, conferences, workshops, project website 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course7

Block I: Front office Collect information on OS microdata in Europe Development of data models and metadata standards Development of technical solutions to harvest OS metadata from NSIs Other standards and procedures Implementation 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course8

Block II: Access Legal issues in making confidential data available Technical issues in developing Remote Access (RA) and Secure Data Centre (SDC) procedures Standardizing RA and SDC procedures Implementation of a test case Program for transnational access to OS microdata 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course9

Block III: Enlarging Cooperation Create and maintain the project’s website Training courses for the usage of specific data sources (e.g. SILC, LFS, AES) Workshops for staff in RA or SDC Workshops preparing researchers to work in a RA or SDC environment User conferences Conferences between data producers and archives as well as with data users (European Data Access Forum) 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course10

Visions for a European Service Centre for OS Microdata

Objectives To provide a comprehensive overview of available official data in Europe To provide structured metadata and user friendly routines for Eurostat data and census data 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course12

Service Centre: Rationale and Scope A European Service Centre for official microdata will offer services for both integrated European and National OS-microdata, including census data For Eurostat datasets a vast amount of metadata is available – however no structured database exists Documentation for national OS-microdata throughout Europe is widely disparate and there exists no centralized overview of available datasets Services for census data at IECM should be integrated into the new service centre 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course13

Mission 1.Comprehensive web service 2.Promote use of OS-microdata 3.Continuously improve data access 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course14

Mission 1 – Web Service Web service will function as a one-stop-shop for researcher needs regarding European OS-microdata This web service will be comprised of: a) extensive metadata for European OS-microdata b) An online library hosting technical reports, survey instruments and scientific papers on OS-microdata c) Routines for data preparation and analysis d) An interactive platform where users can seek advice from experts, discuss with other users and provide input 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course15

Mission 1 – Web Service 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course16

Mission 2 – Promote use of OS-data Organize introductory and advanced training courses on methodological and substantive research questions based on these data Host user conferences where researchers can present their findings, connect with other researchers and discuss data needs with producers Incentivize research by implementing a research award, subsidizing data use for young researchers, etc. 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course17

Mission 3 – Improve Data Access Broadening access to integrated European official microdata, e.g. Time Budget Survey, Census Microdata Lobby for expansion of transnational access networks and harmonization of conditions of use throughout Europe Assist researchers seeking transnational access by informing them on access conditions, access sites and application procedures 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course18

Current opportunities for researchers Training Courses On site access to official microdata across Europe Transnational remote access to Secure Data Centres European Users Conference 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course19

Training Courses Objective: Foster use of OS microdata by Improving knowledge about microdata from official statistics in Europe and their potential for social research Practicing data analysis using a major data source from European official statistics 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course20

Training Courses Two training courses each year beginning in July 2012, six courses in total Training courses will be conceptualized and conducted jointly by CESSDA members and NSIs or Eurostat Courses will be organized at different locations in Europe 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course21

Training Courses Possible topic will include: EU-LFS EU-SILC European census data Adult Education Survey Business data Next: Adult Education Survey, late summer 2013, Athens 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course22

On site access to official microdata across Europe Transnational remote access to Safe Data Centres Eight calls for research proposals Grant transnational access to confidential data; either on site (WP 9) or via remote access (WP 10) Application is reviewed by a selection panel If successful, travel costs and accomodation are covered by DwB Next call: April February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course23

European Users Conference DwB helps finance the European Users Conference for EU-LFS and EU-SILC; a biennial meeting organized by GESIS in cooperation with Eurostat Offer a platform to discuss research findings and research needs EUC brings together researchers and data producers from all over Europe Next: March 21-22, 2013 in Mannheim, Germany 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course24

2 nd Data without Boundaries Training Course Bucharest, February 2013

Training Course: Outline Part 1: Overview of European Data from OS Part 2: Accessing confidential national microdata Part 3: Introduction to EU-SILC Part 4: Practical Training Session 13 February 20132nd DwB Trainings Course26

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