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About Data and Specialized Services

Data and Specialized Services (DSS) provides the MIT community with expert services related to the creation, use, and management of data and other digital content in their research, teaching, and learning.

Programs supported within DSS include the Citation Management and Writing Tools Team, Geographic Information and Statistical Software Services, and Data Management Services. DSS contributes to explorations of prospective programs and services in support of Digital Scholarship.

Amy NurnbergerAmy Nurnberger, Interim Head

Phoebe Ayers

Phoebe Ayers

Librarian for Electrical Engineering & Computer Science,
IDSS, and Mathematics
Liaison, Instruction, and Reference Services
Data and Specialized Services
psayers@mit.edu | 10-500 | 617.253.4442

Robert Caplin

Robert Caplin

Robert Caplin

Administrative Assistant
Administrative Services; Research and Learning
rcaplin@mit.edu | 14S-210 | 617.253.0874

Paxton LaJoie

Paxton LaJoie

GIS Specialist in Education and Practice
Data and Specialized Services
plajoie@mit.edu | 7-238 | 617.258.5588

Amy Nurnberger

Amy Nurnberger

Amy Nurnberger

Program Head, Data Management Services
Interim Head, Data and Specialized Services
nurnberg@mit.edu | 7-238 | 617.258.5596

Daniel Sheehan

Daniel Sheehan

Daniel Sheehan

Program Head, GIS and Statistical Software Services
Data and Specialized Services
dsheehan@mit.edu | 7-238 | 617.252.1475
Pronouns: he/him

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