Python for Information Professionals: How to Design Practical Applications to Capitalize on the Data Explosion is an introduction to the Python programming language for library and information professionals with little or no prior experience. As opposed to the many Python books available today that focus on the language only from a general sense, this book is designed specifically for information professionals who are seeking to advance their career prospects or challenge themselves in new ways by acquiring skills within the rapidly expanding field of Data Science. In this book, we endeavor to introduce you to the basics of Python, in addition to some advanced concepts, as well as contextualize this learning by presenting relevant examples for the library and information sciences. We have intentionally designed this book so that it begins with simpler concepts and then builds in complexity, such that you will be able to follow along regardless of where you are in your Python learning. This book can be used as a learning resource for beginners, or a ready reference for those looking for a few pointers to improve their coding abilities.