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Census of Agriculture. (Quinquennial) 1840-

Provides a periodic statistical analysis of the framing, ranching, and related activities in the United States. Data are also available for regions, states, and counties. The library has this in print version and, since 1987, in CD-ROM as well. Data from the 1982, 1987, and 1992 censuses can be found at the Government Information Sharing Project WWW site (Oregon State): http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/cgi-bin/ag-state?stateis=Kentucky

Census of Housing. 1940-

Provides data collected in conjunction with the Census of Population (http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen1990.html). Find residential finance and inventory change data. The American Housing Survey (http://www.census.gov/hhes/www/ahs.html) provides additional information such as neighborhood quality, energy-related items, and detailed financial characteristics.

Census of Population. (Decennial) 1790-

Provides the most detailed analysis for the nation as a whole, individual states, counties, and local areas. Find population totals, income data, ancestry information, educational attainment data, and more from these reports. The library has this in print version for early censuses and for the 1990 census, both print and CD-ROM versions. This data may be found through the Census Lookup Service and the Data Access Maps at the Census Bureau WWW site: http://venus.census.gov/cdrom/lookup

Economic Censuses. (Quinquennial)

Provides detailed data about the nation s economy, from the national to the local level. Censuses in this category include Construction Industries, Manufactures, Mineral Industries, Retail Trade, Service Industries, Transportation, and Wholesale Trade. The origin dates of these titles vary. The library has these in print version and, since 1987, in CD-ROM as well. The 1992 Economic Censuses can be found at Oregon State University s Government Information Sharing Project: http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/cgi-bin/econ-state?stateis=Kentucky

The print versions of census material are located on the ground floor of Helm library. The CD-ROMs are located in the Electronic Reference Area of the Reference Center on the first floor of Helm Library. You may have to ask that the cartridge for the six-disc player be changed.

Visit the Census Bureau WWW site and find press releases, economic indicators, 1990 census data, economic census data, thematic maps, and more: http://www.census.gov. Census Tract maps are at the State Data Center: http://www.louisville.edu/cbpa/sdc/county-maps.html

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Statistical Abstract of the United States.
C 3.134 (Annual)

The standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the U.S. Data are mostly for the U.S., states, regions, and metropolitan statistical areas. It is an excellent source to determine what types of data are available and for finding citations to primary sources for obtaining a further detailed analysis. Holdings available from 1879. The most recent edition of this title and the CD-ROM versions are located in Reference Center. Many tables from the Statistical Abstract can be found at the Census Bureau WWW site: http://www.census.gov/stat_abstract/

County and City Data Book.
C 3.134/2 (Irregular)

A Statistical Abstract Supplement providing data for states and local areas, primarily derived from census information. Holdings are available from 1949. Since 1988 CD-ROM versions have been available. The most recent print edition and the CD-ROMs are located in the Reference Center, or try the Census Bureau WWW site: http://www.census.gov/stat_abstract/ccdb.html

State and Metropolitan Area Data Book.
C 3.134/5 (Irregular)

A Statistical Abstract Supplement providing data of all kinds for metropolitan areas, central cities, and states. Available since 1979. The most recent edition is located in the Reference Center or try Kentucky s state profile at the Census Bureau WWW site. This includes data from USA Counties, County Business Patterns, Statistics of US Businesses, Statistical Abstract, Census files STF 3A and STF 1A, Government Finances, and population estimates. http://www.census.gov/datamap/www/index.html

USA Counties.
C 3.134/6 (Annual)

A CD-ROM, first issued in 1992, that contains all the data on counties from the last three issues of the State and Metropolitan Area Data Book and the last two issues of the County and City Data Book. The CD-ROMs are located in the Reference Center or check out the World Wide Web site: http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/cgi-bin/usaco-state?stateis=Kentucky

Historical Statistics of the United States.

A compilation of significant historical data from colonial times to 1970. Data are based on the various censuses that were conducted (C3.134/2:H62). These volumes do not have local data. A commercially produced product with the same title covers through 1990 and is located in the Reference Center, Helm, 1st floor (HA 214 .D63 1993). Harvard makes available Historical, Social, Economic and Demographic Data From the US Decennial Census, 1790 to 1860 at http://icg.harvard.edu/census/.

Regional Economic Information System.

A CD-ROM produced by the Commerce Department that contains data for states, counties, and metropolitan statistical areas. Data are available for many years. The CD is located in the Electronic Reference Area of the Reference Center, Helm Library, 1st floor. A WWW version is available from the Government Information Sharing Project: http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/cgi-bin/reis-state?stateis=Kentucky

Consolidated Federal Funds Report.

A CD-ROM produced by the Census Bureau that contains government expenditures for states, counties, subcounties. Also allows searching by federal program. The CD is located in the Electronic Reference Area of the Reference Center, Helm Library, 1st floor. A WWW version is available from the Government Information Sharing Project: http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/cgi-bin/cffr-state?stateis=Kentucky

School District Data Book.

A CD-ROM product of the National Center for Education Statistics that contains social, financial, and administrative data for over 15,000 schoool districts in the United States for 1989-90. The CD is located in the Reference Center, Helm Library, 1st floor. A WWW version is available from the Government Information Sharing Project: http://govinfo.kerr.orst.edu/cgi-bin/sddb-state?stateis=Kentucky

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How Many Kentuckians.
KY/POPULATION & HOUSING (Irregular)

Find population projections for counties and area development districts in this publication of the State Data Center. Projections for 3 levels of growth (low, moderate, and high) are included. The most recent edition is located in the Reference Center at Ready Reference, or access it from the Kentucky Population Research Home Page: http://www.louisville.edu/cbpa/kpr/pro.htm. A graphic of population projections for area development disticts is mounted at the State Data Center WWW site: http://www.louisville.edu/cbpa/sdc/adds.htm

Kentucky Kids Count.
KY/HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

This county databook is a report of social indicators on child well-being in each of Kentucky's 120 counties. It has been produced since 1991. The reports for 1995 and 1996 are available from the KPR Home Page.

Kentucky Deskbook of Economic Statistics.
KY/COMMERCE (Annual)

This publication contains, among other data, income and population statistics for the state and counties. The most recent edition is located in Ready Reference.

Resources for Economic Development.
KY/COMMERCE

Available for all Kentucky counties or county seats. These "industrial resources" give a general statistical summary of the area, including health facilities, transportation, labor market information, and population. They are updated biennially.

BRADD Data Book.
KY/BRADD (Irregular)

The Data Book provides summary statistics, based primarily on Census data for the counties and major cities in the Barren River Area Development District. The most recent edition is located in Ready Reference. Look for information to be accessible via their new web site: http://www.bradd.org.

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Agricultural Statistics.
A 1.47

The most recent edition of the this title is located in Ready Reference. It is also on CD-ROM. The Agricultural Fact Book (A 1.38/2) also contains state data: http://www.usda.gov/news/pubs/fbook97/contents.htm

Kentucky Agricultural Statistics.
KY/AGRICULTURE

The most recent edition of this title is located in Ready Reference. The 1996-1997 edition is available online at: http://www.nass.usda.gov/ky/B97/b1997.htm The Kentucky Agricultural Statistics Service has additional information at their web site: http://www.nass.usda.gov/ky/.

Digest of Educational Statistics.
ED1.326

The most recent edition of this title is located in Ready Reference. It is also on CD-ROM. The current edition is also mounted on the web site of the US Department of Education: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=98015XXXXX. Earlier editions of the Digest of Educational Statistics (from 1992) and other statistical compendia are available from: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/indreport.idc?1

Profiles of Kentucky Public Schools.
KY/EDUCATION

The most recent edition of this title is located in Ready Reference.

Kentucky Institutions of Higher Education Information Digest.
KY/EDUCATION, HIGHER

The most recent edition of this title is located in Ready Reference, or access from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education web site: http://www.cpe.state.ky.us/pubs/infodi96/infodi96.htm.

Uniform Crime Reports: Crime in the U.S.
J 1.14/7-2

The most recent edition of this title is located in Ready Reference. The preliminary and final reports as well as other informaton about the crime index are mounted on the FBI's web site: http://www.fbi.gov/publish.htm

UCR: Crime in Kentucky.
KY/LAW ENFORCEMENT

The most recent edition of this title is located in Ready Reference or access it and earlier reports from the State Police web site http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/ksp/crime.htm (Adobe acrobate reader is required for viewing).

Vital Statistics of the United States.
HE 20.6210

The most recent edition of this title is located in Ready Reference. Find statistics on births, deaths, marriages, and divorces.

Kentucky Vital Statistics.
KY/HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

The most recent edition of this title is located in Ready Reference.

Commonwealth of Kentucky Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
KY/REVENUE & FINANCE

This latest report and other financial reports are available on Finance & Administration's web site at http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/finance/tax.htm. (Adobe acrobate reader is required for viewing).

County Business Patterns.

Available for the United States in general and all 50 states (C 3.204/3- ). This is also available as a CD-ROM product on the "Business Cartridge" for use in the Electronic Reference Area of the Reference Center, Helm 1st floor. County Business Patterns is an option from the state profile and county profile option accessed from the data access map at the Census Bureau: http://www.census.gov/datamap/www/index.html

Labor Market Information.
KY/EMPLOYMENT & LABOR (Monthly)

Statistical analysis for the Kentucky labor market areas of Bowling Green, Glasgow, Henderson, Hopkinsville, Lexington, Louisville, Owensboro, Paducah, and Winchester. The Legislative Research Commission maintains a web page that includes labor force and unemployment statistics: http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/other/econ/econ.htm

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American Statistics Index.

The American Statistics Index, a Congressional Information Service indexing and abstracting service, located in Government Documents Reference, Helm Library ground floor, is the single best index for locating statistical information. This index allows subject and geographic area searching. Recent editions have included addresses for Internet accessible statistical information. ASI is also available as part of our LexisNexis Statistical subscription.

Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.

The Monthly Catalog (MoCat) is the most comprehensive index to government publications. This index is located in the Reference Center on the 1st floor of Helm Library. The library also subscribes to a commercially produced web version that includes hyperlinks to data, Impact/ACCESS WebPAC,^(tm) from Auto-Graphics. Coverage in this index is from July 1976. It is accessible from the Electronic Reference Area, any of the computer labs on campus, or through WKUNet, the campus wide information system. MoCat is also available at the Home Page of the Superintendent of Documents: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/dpos/adpos400.html. This index begins in 1994 and is updated with daily cataloging records.

CenStats

This is a fee-based electronic subscription service that provides a convenient, easy, point-and-click access to several popular Census Bureau databases. The system allows customization of data. A user id and password are required. Please ask for assistance at the reference desk. Or take a "test drive" of the system from: http://www.census.gov/apsd/www/censtats.html

FEDSTATS: One Stop Shopping for Federal Statistics

This is a web site produced by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget that indexes federal web sites with statistical information. The sources pointed to from this site may (or may not) have state and county data -- but it's worth a shot! Find this site at http://www.fedstats.gov.

LexisNexis Statistical

LexisNexis Statistical provides statistical surveys, charts, and tables produced by federal, state, and intergovernmental agencies, professional and trade organizations, commercial publishers, independent research organizations, and universities. It also includes the online version of the American Statistics Index (ASI). This database is available on campus via the campuswide information system, WKUNet, and off-campus via the proxy server.

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