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Finding Alternative Sources for Federal Information & Data: Alternative Sources for Federal Government Data

Library Data Services

Library Data Services caters to researchers interested in working with data, mapping, texts, visualization, and technology. Many of these services are available online. Davis Library Data Services, located on the second floor of Davis Library, offers:

  • A computing lab with specialized software for GIS and data visualization & analysis.
  • Walk-in assistance provided by knowledgeable student consultants during set hours
  • Consultations with specialists for more in-depth inquiries (by appointment).
  • Spaces for collaboration and presentation, complete with white boards and external displays.
  • Technology short courses and programs that promote digital scholarship.

Contact Us

This guide is actively being updated. Please contact us at library-data-services@unc.edu with questions, resources for inclusion, or assistance with locating the data you need.

Alternative Sources Available to Current Affiliates of UNC at Chapel Hill

The following proprietary resources provide government data, and are accessible to current affiliates of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill only.

Alternative Sources for use by Anyone

The following resources currently hold government data, and are freely available to all users.

  • Census Reporter contains census data and the most recent American Community Survey
  • Data Rescue Efforts is a crowd-sourced list of data rescue efforts
  • ESRI contains census data and the American Community Survey in ArcGIS Online (login required for data download)
  • FRED contains economic data and demographic data