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LEXIS-NEXIS Statistical [computer file].  Bethesda, MD: Congressional Information Service, 1998 -

     http://web.lexis-nexis.com/statuniv

Provides 30,000 power tables of searchable statistical data as well as comprehensive indexing and abstracts of statistical information sources from U.S. government publications since 1973; state and private sources since 1980; and international sources since 1983. Entries include links to many full text sources and other web sites. In addition to supporting materials available in the Wooster Libraries' depository collection, a complete library of the sources indexed is available on microfiche at nearby research libraries. Print counterparts of this database include: American Statistics Index (ASI), Statistical Reference Index (SRI) for state and local resources, and Index to International Statistics (IIS).

American Statistics Index.  Washington, DC: Congressional Information Service, 1973 - (monthly, annual)

ASI is a comprehensive guide to all statistical material published by the U.S. government, including the executive branch, Congress, and federal agencies, as well as materials published by other independent bodies.  It identifies sources and provides detailed subject indexing with abstracts giving specific page locations for data and tables in publications issued from 1960 - present.  Despite its title, ASI has an international scope.  ASI is also part of a searchable database called LEXIS-NEXIS Statistical Universe (WWW) available from the Libraries' Home Page or at
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/statuniv

Document Ref.  Index Z7554.U5 A46  (1973 - present)

Index to International Statistics.  Washington, DC: Congressional Information Service, 1983 - (monthly, annual).
IIS covers the statistical publications of international intergovernmental organizations in much the same way that ASI does, providing detailed indexing and abstracting for each source identified.  Suggestions for locating the sources are included since many may not be available in library collections.  IIS is also part of a searchable database called LEXIS-NEXIS Statistical Universe (WWW) available from the Libraries' Home Page or at
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/statuniv

Document Ref. Index Z7552.I 53  (1996 - present)

Statistical Reference Index.. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Information Services. 1981- . (Lib. has 1983-1988).
SRI Indexes publications to American statistical publications from private organizations and state government sources.   SRI is also part of a searchable database called LEXIS-NEXIS Statistical Universe (WWW) available from the Libraries' Home Page or at
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/statuniv

Document Ref. Z7554.U5S73


Statistics Sources. Detroit:  Gale Research, 1962-  .  2 vols.  Irregular.

Library has:  Last two editions.  Latest edition Ready Reference.

An international subject guide to data sources on social, political, industrial, business, financial, and other economic topics.

Z 7551.S84 (year)

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Margaret S. Powell
Barbara L. Bell bbell@wooster.edu
The College of Wooster Libraries
August 2003 (BLB)