Library Guides: Data Science: Finding Data and Additional Support

Finding Open Access Data

Data.gov
Here you will find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.
Google Public Data Explorer
The Google Public Data Explorer makes large datasets easy to explore, visualize and communicate.
Re3data
Re3data is a global registry of research data repositories that covers research data repositories from different academic disciplines.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision making.
U.S. Census Data
Data available from previous censuses dedicated to measuring America's people, places, and economy.
UNdata
UNdata is a web-based data service for the global user community. It brings international statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single-entry point. Users can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies.

Sage Data (formerly Data Planet)
A wide range of social and demographic data both from the US and international sources
Data Citation Index
Single point of access to quality research data from repositories across disciplines and around the world
Key Business Ratios
Industry financial norms and ratios
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development with data on : Agriculture and Food | Development | Economics | Education | Employment | Energy | Environment | Finance and Investment | Governance | Industry and Services | Nuclear Energy | Science and Technology | Social Issues/Migration/Health | Taxation | Trade | Transport | Urban, Rural and Regional Development
PolicyMap
Contains over 15,000 indicators related to housing, education, mortgage origination, jobs and more
Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS)
Financial data like Compustat, CRSP (Center for Research in Securities Prices), Dow Jones Averages, FDIC, and Philadelphia Stock Exchange
World Bank Data (WDI, GDF, ADI, GEM)
Free and open access to global development data: Agriculture & Rural Development, Aid Effectiveness, Climate Change, Economy & Growth, Education, Energy & Mining, Environment, External Debt, Financial Sector, Gender, Health, Infrastructure, Poverty, Private Sector, Public Sector, Science & Technology, Social Development, Social Protection & Labor, Trade and Urban Development