> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://civic-switchboard.gitbook.io/education-series/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://civic-switchboard.gitbook.io/education-series/segment-3-preparing-libraries-for-sharing-their-data.md).

# Segment 3: Preparing Libraries for Sharing their Data

This segment centers on how libraries can share their data through a process that considers equity, privacy, open data standards, metadata, and documentation.

## Segment 3 Modules

* [Module 3.1: Selecting and Sharing Open Data](/education-series/segment-3-preparing-libraries-for-sharing-their-data/module-3.1-selecting-and-sharing-open-data.md)
* [Module 3.2: Protecting Privacy](/education-series/segment-3-preparing-libraries-for-sharing-their-data/module-3.2-protecting-privacy.md)
* [Module 3.3: Metadata for Open Civic Data](/education-series/segment-3-preparing-libraries-for-sharing-their-data/module-3.3-metadata-for-open-civic-data.md)
* [Module 3.4: Data Documentation for Open Civic Data](/education-series/segment-3-preparing-libraries-for-sharing-their-data/module-3.4-data-documentation-for-open-civic-data.md)
* [Module 3.5: File Formats for Open Civic Data](/education-series/segment-3-preparing-libraries-for-sharing-their-data/module-3.5-file-formats-for-open-civic-data.md)