Data Services works to improve access to numeric data resources available to UNC-Chapel Hill researchers.

• We offer individual assistance to help researchers identify, evaluate and access numeric data.
• We provide access to workstations with statistical software including SAS, SPSS and Stata.
• We assist users with licensed Web-based resources such as Datastream, WDI Online, ICPSR Direct and many more.
• We provide access to a large collection of data sets available on CD-ROM and DVD from the U.S. government, international organizations, and commercial vendors.
• Data Services collects data for use by patrons subject to the policies below.
• We provide classroom instruction on locating data and on data resources available at UNC and on the Web.

• We offer individual consultations to help researchers identify, evaluate and access numeric data. Instruction in the use of statistical software applications is beyond the scope of the Library's Data Services. Users are referred to the Odum Institute's Statistical Consulting Service for assistance with using software packages and for help with methodological questions, data analysis and interpretation.
• Data Services will assist users in acquiring freely available data. Additionally, the Library will attempt to purchase data sets for UNC-Chapel Hill researchers providing that funds are available and that the Library can comply with license and use restrictions.