Lehigh uses a tool called the Data Cookbook as our collaborative Institutional Data Dictionary (IDD) and data management solution. It is a central repository of metadata (data about data). It contains data definitions, data lineage, data systems, and specifications for reports and dashboards used for analytics and reporting across campus. This tool supports Lehigh's Data Governance initiatives and is overseen by the Office of Institutional Data.
You may notice a link to the Institutional Data Dictionary on reports distributed by offices on campus. You can click on the logo or tab to see the report specification, which details the purpose, description, and related definitions for the report. If you're interested in contributing to the data dictionary or would like to see an introductory presentation on how your department can get involved, please email datagovernance@lehigh.edu.
In addition to the Institutional Data Dictionary, we maintain a Data Standards Manual that provides guidance for data entry into Banner. Visit the Data Standards Manual in our Confluence space (login required).
Access the IDD
All current Lehigh community members have access to log in and view information within the institutional data dictionary. Your account will be set up the first time you log in with your Lehigh credentials.
Browse Definitions
Click here to browse the definitions in the Institutional Data Dictionary. We are always adding new definitions to the IDD. Get in touch with datagovernance@lehigh.edu to find out how you can contribute!
Data System Inventory
View the data system inventory in the IDD. We are actively cataloging data systems. Please email datagovernance@lehigh.edu if your system is not yet represented on the list.
Questions?
For questions about Lehigh's data dictionary or how your office can get involved, please email datagovernance@lehigh.edu.