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Census Research Guide

Guide to locating statistical data as well as population schedules for a variety of U.S. Censuses. Also has links to information on censuses taken in a variety of other countries.

Census Academy
Learn how to access and use Census Bureau data through how-to Data Gem videos and in-depth courses, webinars, and tutorials.
Handbooks for Data Users
American Community Survey user guides. There are many to pick from. Note that they recommend the one for general data users as a good starting point.

Using the American Community Survey for the National Science Foundation's Science and Engineering Workforce Statistics Programs by Panel to Assess the Benefits of the American Community Survey for the NSF Division of Science Resources Statistics Staff; Committee on National Statistics; National Research Council; Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education Staff
Call Number: HA37 U55 U855 2008
Available in print at Parks Library - Floor 3 - as well as free online via the NAP website - look for the Free Download button.

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