Geography: Data
Library Sources
- County and Regional Histories and Atlases: Indiana This link opens in a new windowIndiana. 1857-1922. Local histories and atlases at the county level published during the last quarter of the 19th century to the early years of the 20th century. Included are tables and lists of vital statistics, military service records, municipal and county officers, chronologies, portraits of individuals and views of urban and rural life. The atlases provide additional information on land use and settlement patterns and scarce early town and city plans.
- County and Regional Histories and Atlases: Ohio This link opens in a new windowOhio. 1857-1922. Local histories and atlases at the county level published during the last quarter of the 19th century to the early years of the 20th century. Included are tables and lists of vital statistics, military service records, municipal and county officers, chronologies, portraits of individuals and views of urban and rural life. The atlases provide additional information on land use and settlement patterns and scarce early town and city plans.
- Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new windowCollected from governmental and non-governmental resources. Contains statistics on social, behavioral, economics, government, finance, demography, education, law, natural resources, climate, religion, migration, trade and more. Allows for customization of data into tables.
- SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new windowThis is an Internet-based mapping application that allows users to develop interactive thematic maps and reports using thousands of demographic, business, and marketing data variables. 4 simultaneous users.
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowUse Social Explorer to visualize and interact with data, create maps, charts, reports and downloads. Explore hundreds of thousands of built-in data indicators related to demography, economy, health, politics, environment, crime and more. Easily add your own data for further impact. 5 simultaneous users.
Open Access Sources
- AidDataAidData is a research lab at William & Mary's Global Research Institute. We equip policymakers and practitioners with better evidence to improve how sustainable development investments are targeted, monitored, and evaluated. We use rigorous methods, cutting-edge tools, and granular data to answer the question: who is doing what, where, for whom, and to what effect?
- DataOne | Data Observation Network for EarthDataONE is a community driven project providing access to data across multiple member repositories, supporting enhanced search and discovery of Earth and environmental data.
- Explore Census DataPlatform to access data and digital content from the U.S. Census Bureau.
- GEOhio Spatial Information PortalProvides access to more than 40 terabytes of geospatial data maintained by the State of Ohio. Datasets are available to the public for download and have no use restrictions.
- NeotomaNeotoma Paleoecology Database and Community is an online hub for data, research, education, and discussion about paleoenvironments. Anyone with an Internet connection can access Neotoma.
- NOAA - ClimateNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's page on climate
- NOAA - Oceans and CoastsNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's page on oceans and coasts
- Pew Research CenterPew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.
- USGS - Water Data for the NationUnited States Geological Survey's site for water data including current conditions, surface water, groundwater, water quality and water use.
Data Management Plans
- DMPTool This link opens in a new windowThe DMPTool is a free, open-source, online application that helps researchers create data management plans. These plans, or DMPs, are now required by many funding agencies as part of the grant proposal submission process. The DMPTool provides a click-through wizard for creating a DMP that complies with funder requirements. It also has direct links to funder websites, help text for answering questions, and resources for best practices surrounding data management.
Librarian
Workshops and Help
Miami University Research Data Management Microcourse
A canvas based set of modules on the following topics: Data Management; Data Curation and Reuse; Data Analysis and Intro to R; Data Visualization.
These are available for students as an asynchronous workshop, or for use as an add-on to data oriented courses.
For more information and or access to the modules, contact Kristen Adams (adamsk3@miamioh.edu).
Data Analysis and Visualization Videos
A series of instructional videos on common visualization techniques.
A complete guide on the data services by the libraries.
- DMPTool This link opens in a new windowThe DMPTool is a free, open-source, online application that helps researchers create data management plans. These plans, or DMPs, are now required by many funding agencies as part of the grant proposal submission process. The DMPTool provides a click-through wizard for creating a DMP that complies with funder requirements. It also has direct links to funder websites, help text for answering questions, and resources for best practices surrounding data management.