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Making and Querying Databases in SQL with DuckDB

Want to work with structured data more efficiently? SQL (Structured Query Language) is a powerful tool for managing and analyzing data and it’s easier to get started than you might think.

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces SQL using DuckDB, a lightweight, cross-platform database that runs locally and requires no setup. Through hands-on practice, you’ll learn how to create a database, add data to it, and write queries to find the information you need.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the basic structure and purpose of SQL
  • Create and populate a DuckDB database
  • Write and run basic SQL queries to explore and extract data

This session is ideal for beginners in data analysis, researchers, and students who want a gentle introduction to databases using a simple and powerful tool. No prior experience required!

Workshop Preparation

Facilitator Bio

John Fink is the Digital Scholarship Librarian in the Sherman Centre.

Workshop Slides

Coming soon.