Your Librarian
Emily Mross
Contact:
205A Harrisburg Library
717-948-6130
Subjects:Campus: Harrisburg, Criminal Justice
Finding and Using Additional Sources
The boxes below provide additional sources, many of which are outside of the Libraries' databases, where you may find useful information and data for your projects. You are not limited to only these sites, but should you explore other resources, make sure you can locate information about the organization -- who sponsors their research, how information is gathered, etc. Government resources and those from well-known organizations are usually the best places to start. If you have any questions, please ask.
Health Information
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United States Center for Disease Control (CDC)US agency that monitors disease, mortality and morbidity in the US. Useful for data and statistics about health issues in the United States.
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World Health OrganizationGlobal organization that monitors health concerns around the world. Useful for global/international health data.
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Kaiser Family FoundationCharitable foundation known for polling and research on health topics.
Financial Information
US-focused:
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Federal Reserve BankSurvey of Consumer Finances, a triennial report, tracks financial behavior in the US.
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Pew Research CenterData on numerous topics including the economy and personal finances.
International Focus:
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World Bank Data (WDI, GDF, ADI, GEM)Access financial data and other country development indicators.
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World Bank e-LibraryLiterature covering World Bank issues and interests. Locate reports/grey literature here.
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) DataGlobal finance and development data.
Charity Information
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Giving USAProvides annual reports on charitable giving in the US. While they charge for the full report, basic statistics can be accessed for free through their website.
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Charity NavigatorMonitors and rates charities to give donors an understanding of a charity’s finances and operations so they can be informed about their giving.