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Finding Numeric Data: Home

This guide guides users to a variety of datasets already available to UNC researchers.

Data Services Librarian

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Michele Hayslett
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Census Data
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If you would like to request we acquire data, please carefully read the guidelines at http://library.unc.edu/data/purchase/.

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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.

About This Guide

This guide points to a wide variety of numeric datasets available to UNC researchers.  Many are licensed by the University Libraries on behalf of campus.

Please note that this list is not exhaustive.  If you need help finding other data, please contact the Data Services Librarian.

Social Sciences

Within this guide, select the Finding Economic Data & Statistics tab.

The TRDC stewards access to restricted federal datasets which researchers must apply to use.  Health data have relatively quick application procedures, but Census applications take months.  Most appropriate for faculty.  Students, including doctoral students, may be able to be added to faculty applications, but are not eligible to apply directly.

Health & Natural Sciences

International

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