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WorldCat 
Coverage: varies. A database of materials held by libraries worldwide including books, serials, media, and electronic resources. Search using the terms Databases and Statistics limited to the Subject field. Add additional topic terms to locate datasets.
Data (World Bank)
Recognizing that transparency and accountability are essential to development, the World Bank Group provides free access to its comprehensive set of data on living standards around the globe--some 2,000 indicators, including hundreds that go back 50 years. The data is available in Arabic, French, and Spanish in addition to English.
ICPSR 
The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), located within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan , is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization serving member colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. Colgate is a member and data not available on the Internet can be requested from the University representative. Inquire in the Economics Department. Although the majority of the data deal with the U.S., significant data sets are available for other countries. It is recommended that new users review the Data Use Tutorial provided by ICPSR.
FedStats: The gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies
Coverage: varies. More than 70 agencies in the United States Federal Government produce statistics of interest to the public. The Federal Interagency Council on Statistical Policy maintains this site to provide easy access to the full range of statistics and information produced by these agencies for public use.
National Center for Education Statistics
Current national and international education statistics. Also features an electronic catalog and search tool for NCES reports; users can browse the report and often download the files.
LexisNexis Statistical
Coverage: varies. The primary source for finding statistics of all kinds, particularly regarding the United States.
National Statistics Online
Coverage: varies. Access to data produced by the UK's Office for National Statistics, government departments and devolved administrations.
Social Explorer
1790 - present. A premier U.S. demographics website with online tools help you visually analyze and understand the demography of the United States through the use of interactive maps and data reports.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web. Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations.
The current print edition is located in the Reference Department with older editions in the stacks.
Note: CASE Ref. HA202 .S73
Historical Statistics of the United States: Millennial Edition
Coverage: varies. Data on social, behavioral, humanistic, and natural sciences including history, economics, government, finance, sociology, demography, education, law, natural resources, climate, religion, international migration, and trade - quantitative facts of American History.
Population Reference Bureau DataFinder
PRB focuses on four core themes: Reproductive Health and Fertility; Children and Families; Population and the Environment; and Population Futures - Aging, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Urbanization, and Gender.
China Data Online
Coverage: current. Provides access to monthly reports, yearbooks, monthly reports, and census data.
NBER (National Bureau of Economic Research)
NBER is a well-respected private, non-profit research organiztion founded in 1920. Select the link on the toolbar for DATA.
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