Contact information
Jeff Barry
Contact:
Associate University Librarian
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
email: barryj[@]wlu.edu
phone: 540-458-8641
office: Leyburn Library M38
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
email: barryj[@]wlu.edu
phone: 540-458-8641
office: Leyburn Library M38
Statistical Information
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National Statistical OfficesLinks to the primary national statistical agencies for over 200 countries. Provided by the International Statistical Institute.
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Statista1 million statistics from over 18,000 sources (including both national and international data) ranging from agriculture to media & marketing and consumer & demographic data; also includes company dossiers and Industry Reports
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Statistical Abstract of the United StatesProbably the single most useful published collection of statistical information on virtually all aspects of life in the United States. And it usually directs you to the originally-published sources of data for more in-depth coverage. Earlier editions also are available online from the Census Bureau. Printed copies (1878-2011) are available in the library's Reference collection.
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U.S. Office of Immigration StatisticsOffice within U.S. Department of Homeland Security charged with providing "public data and information useful in evaluating the social, economic, environmental, and demographic impact of immigration laws."
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ProQuest Statistical InsightContains references to tens of thousands of data sources from the U.S. Federal Government, U.S. state governments, international intergovernmental organizations, and private sector groups, such as trade and professional associations.
Foreign Governments -- Worldwide
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List of Foreign GovernmentsHundreds of foreign government sites (Northwestern University).
International Governmental Organizations
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Search International Governmental OrganizationsThis is a Google-based search engine which focuses on the contents of the Web sites of these 25 major international governmental organizations.
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List of International Governmental OrganizationsDozens of IGO's. (Northwestern university)
U.S. Federal Government Research
The U.S. Federal Government is the world's largest research organization and many agencies -- including Congress, the State Department, and others -- produce research material on Latin America.
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GovInfoOfficial Government Publishing Office database provides access to hundreds of thousands of Federal Government documents, dating back to the 18th century.
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ProQuest CongressionalThis is almost certainly the most comprehensive database of Congressional publications, some dating back as far as the late 1700's. Includes the complete texts of hearings and most other documents. An interesting sub-set of the database provides legislative histories. (Law Library subscription.)
