Suggested Data Sources
- Google Dataset SearchKeyword search of datasets published in various repositories. In order to appear in the results, datasets must have metadata published using a specific schema.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides access to quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and more.
- Data.gov300,000 datasets and dataset collections in the catalog, harvested from over 100 organizations.
- Our World in DataContains international data on a wide variety of topics. The organization's mission is "to publish the research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems."
- Collection of Really Great Interesting Situated DatabasesContains over 40 datasets created by students and faculty from Virginia Tech.
Other Open Data
- ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new windowThe 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. The ProQuest edition continues coverage from 2012, when the Census Bureau ceased publication of the Statistical Abstract.
- Awesome Public Data SetsList of public datasets organized by topic. Most are available for free. Note, the format on some may not be compatible with data wrapper.
Data Services Specialist
Katie Akateh
She/Her/Hers
Contact:
Bertrand Library
Research Help Area, Room 107A
ka025@bucknell.edu
Research Help Area, Room 107A
ka025@bucknell.edu
Subjects: Data Services