Are you working with large data sets and looking for an efficient way to clean, structure and enrich them? Meet OpenRefine, a powerful open-source tool for data experts, researchers and archivists.
At a recent Wikimedia upload workshop on Feb. 11, meemoo, the Flemish Institute for Archives explored how OpenRefine can help link data to Wikidata, making information more reusable and accessible.
What makes OpenRefine indispensable?
- Automatically clean up duplicate values – Save time by detecting and correcting inconsistent data.
- Enrich data with external sources – Integrate additional information from different databases.
- Quickly detect and correct errors – Prevent sloppiness in your dataset.
- Easy to work with Wikidata – Editing and supplementing items becomes a breeze.
Want to get started with OpenRefine yourself? Discover the possibilities here.
Curious about future workshops and trainings from meemoo? Keep an eye on the website.
Have you used OpenRefine yet? We’d love to hear about your experiences!
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