During a Government Shutdown
In the event of a shutdown of the federal government, beginning Saturday, December 22, Columbia University will lose access to certain resources for government information, government documents, and government services. Below are resources to support your work using government documents and data.
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For a short list of which agencies will be affected, see this graphic by the Washington Post (https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/politics/what-gets-shut-down/?utm_term=.532958819495)
OPTIONS FOR FINDING DATA
- Try the agency's website. Many are still functional, but not being updated.
- Email library staff at data@library.columbia.edu
- Browse Columabia's Research Guides on data, organized by topic.
- Browse alternative sources below for the most commonly requested data.
ALTERNATIVES TO GOVERNMENT DATA
- If you need census data, try IPUMS, Social Explorer, NHGIS, or Infoshare
- If you need economic data, try FRED, IMF, or The World Bank
- If you need general statistics, try ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States
- If you need reports and research, try ProQuest Statistical Insight
Over the coming days, we will do our absolute best to support you and your research needs.