About OpenRefine
Using Openrefine by ISBN: 9781783289097Publication Date: 2013-09-10Styled after a cookbook, this manual will guide readers in the proficient use of OpenRefine. No prior knowledge of OpenRefine is required, and links to example data are provided if you do not have your own data set with which to practice.
- OpenRefine WebsiteThe main website for OpenRefine. Download the software, watch tutorial videos, and read news about OpenRefine here.
- OpenRefine DocumentationGitHub wiki on the features and use of OpenRefine. Includes links to additional resources.
- OpenRefine Code RepositoryGitHub repository of code and files related to OpenRefine. See the "Wiki" tab for instructions and tips for specific functions.
- OpenRefine Foundation CourseFree online course to introduce users to OpenRefine.
About Regular Expressions
- Understanding ExpressionsIntroduction to regular expressions, their uses, and how to apply them in OpenRefine.
- Google Refine Expression Language (GREL)A general overview of General Refine Expression Language (GREL) organized by function.
- Regular Expression and GREL RecipesPre-constructed Regular Expression and Google Refine Expression Language (GREL) strings to accomplish complex tasks in OpenRefine.
Example Data Sets
- Example Bibliographic MetadataThis is the data set includes bibliographic information on a set of journal articles and was used for the majority of examples in this Library Guide.
- City of Urbana Open DataA collection of public access data sets that cover a variety of municipal topics from the City of Urbana, IL.
- American FactFinderSearch for data sets about the United States, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas pulled from several censuses and surveys.
- Illinois Data BankA public access digital repository for data sets from a variety of disciplines contributed by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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