The document discusses how libraries can serve as centers for civic data by making large amounts of numbers and data from various sources easier for more people to access and understand. Libraries have an opportunity to help the public make sense of civic data by providing tools and resources to collect, analyze, and visualize publicly available information.

1. The Library as the
Center for Civic Data
Anastasia Diamond-Ortiz
Cleveland Public Library

2. DATA

3. Lots of numbers from lots of places
Easier ways to look at them
More people who want to

4. SO
NOW
WHAT?