University of Missouri students, faculty and researchers now have access to ProQuest TDM Studio, a platform that simplifies text and data mining and helps users uncover patterns, trends and insights across large collections of content. The platform provides powerful tools for computational research while making text and data mining accessible to users with diverse technical backgrounds.
Mizzou Libraries has secured a three-year subscription to TDM Studio through July 2029, with the possibility of renewal based on usage and available funding.
TDM Studio allows researchers to mine content from several ProQuest resources already available through Mizzou Libraries, including ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, U.S. Newsstream, ProQuest Historical Newspapers, ProQuest Historical Black Newspapers, and Vogue. The service does not include Factiva. The platform also enables researchers to work with large datasets and discover new relationships across scholarly, news and historical content.
Researchers can get started immediately with TDM Studio’s Visualization Dashboard, which requires no coding experience and offers an easy entry point to explore large collections of text. Users seeking more advanced analysis can use the platform’s Python-based Workbench, which includes sample projects and guided walkthroughs for beginners, as well as more sophisticated research workflows for experienced users.
In addition to supporting research, TDM Studio can be used in teaching and learning environments to help students develop data literacy and digital scholarship skills.
To learn how to create an account and begin exploring TDM Studio, visit the TDM Studio Library Guide. Researchers and students can also participate in a series of fall workshops, including a monthly Introduction to TDM Studio session designed to help new users get started.