Documentation:Koerner Library Services Referral/Data
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| Welcome to the wiki for Koerner Library Services Referral. This wiki is a space for Koerner Library staff to share and contribute knowledge regarding referral to our many services. | |
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Data Services
| Description | The Data Services unit manages paper and digital numerical data, including organization, cataloging, and distribution. |
| Services Provided | Assistance with locating statistical (numerical) data such as the results of a survey, census, or other research. |
| Website | http://data.library.ubc.ca/ |
| General Contact Info | Data Services, Walter C. Koerner Library
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| Whom to Refer To | For drop-in help:
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| If Staff not Available | Email for an appointment:
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| Location | Koerner Library, Level 2 |
| Hours of Service | Staff are usually available Monday thru Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. |
| Keywords and Phrases | Statistical data, numerical data |
| Sample Questions | Which province has the highest crime rate? (Crime statistics)
What is the average age in Toronto, and how has it changed over the years? (Census data) |
| Abacus | Abacus is the library's data server that contains digital numerical data, including census and survey data. Login is required (CWL or Library barcode and PIN) to download licensed data. Website:
http://dvn.library.ubc.ca.ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/dvn/dv/UBCLDS |
| Links | Statistics Canada: http://www.statcan.gc.ca/start-debut-eng.html |