Statistical Resources ...

National Center for Education Statistics

"NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations" Site includes a searchable database of NCES publications, reports, and data access tools; NCES surveys including education assessments, library surveys, and international comparisons; an encyclopedia of education statistics; tables and figures published in "Education Statistics Quarterly"; a global education locator.

Statistical Abstract of the United States

Published annually by the US Bureau of the Census. Contains statistics on social, economic, and international subjects.

Suzzallo Reference holds 1881 to the present, HA202 .U56

Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web

List of U.S. federal and international statistical agencies.

Statistical Universe

Provides abstracts and indexes of statistical information from over 100,000 U.S. government publications from 1973, state and private sources from 1980, and approximately 2000 documents from international organizations from 1983. Incorporates ASI subject and keyword searching. Full text or web links provided for some citations.

Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics

Organizes data from more than 100 sources concerning all aspects of criminal justice in the United States. The electronic version reflects the current issue in print, including the latest updates.

Government Publications has 1974 to the present in print.

U.S. Census Bureau

The mission of the U.S. Census Bureau is to "be the preeminent collector and provider of timely, relevant, and quality data about the people and economy of the United States."

The site includes data about people (income, genealogy, housing, etc.), business (economic census, government, e-states, foreign trade, etc.), geography (maps, gazetteer, etc.), news and special topics. United States Census 2000 data is now available.