{"686885":{"#nid":"686885","#data":{"type":"news","title":"The Ghost of Libraries Past, Present, and Future: How a Library Research Scientist Is Reshaping the Future of Work for Book Lovers","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003ERaven Davis, Georgia Tech Library\u2019s first research scientist in data analytics, is transforming academic libraries by integrating data analysis, instruction, and research collaboration to enhance student success. Her path began with a love of literature and evolved into data science after earning a master\u2019s in analytics while balancing work and family. Today, she leads coding and data ethics workshops, analyzes library programs to improve outcomes, and champions equity in education. Davis envisions libraries as dynamic spaces that merge technology and knowledge, creating opportunities for innovation while preserving their role as community resources.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/node\/44628\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERead more \u00bb\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"The Georgia Tech Library\u2019s Raven Davis turned a lifelong love of books into a career in data analytics. Her work is shaping a future where libraries remain the heart of academic life."}],"field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EDavis\u2019 journey to the Library started, as it does for many career librarians, with a childhood love of literature. But her arrival at data science reflects a new reality, and the vast possibilities found at the intersection of knowledge and technology.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Her path to the library began with a deep love of books, but her move into data science signals the evolving role of libraries at the intersection of technology and knowledge."}],"uid":"27255","created_gmt":"2025-12-13 02:46:41","changed_gmt":"2025-12-16 15:55:49","author":"Josie Giles","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-12-12T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2025-12-12T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"678839":{"id":"678839","type":"image","title":"20251205_Unexpected-Paths_Raven-Davis-14.jpg","body":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cp\u003ERaven Davis is pictured in the Georgia Tech Library, surrounded by books. Her work ensures students have access to the tools and resources they need to succeed.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EPhoto by Christopher McKenney, Research Creative Services\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","created":"1765594045","gmt_created":"2025-12-13 02:47:25","changed":"1765594045","gmt_changed":"2025-12-13 02:47:25","alt":"Person standing in a library aisle next to shelves filled with colorful books, wearing a dark sweater and jeans.","file":{"fid":"262928","name":"20251205_Unexpected-Paths_Raven-Davis-14.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/12\/12\/20251205_Unexpected-Paths_Raven-Davis-14.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/12\/12\/20251205_Unexpected-Paths_Raven-Davis-14.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":14398185,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/12\/12\/20251205_Unexpected-Paths_Raven-Davis-14.jpg?itok=PzUQG4Fe"}}},"media_ids":["678839"],"groups":[{"id":"1188","name":"Research Horizons"}],"categories":[],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39431","name":"Data Engineering and Science"},{"id":"39501","name":"People and Technology"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}