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Government Information

This guide is designed to be an introduction to government information available at the CSULB University Library and what is available for free through the Internet.

Discover U.S. Data

Discover U.S. Data 

Explore comprehensive U.S. government data across a spectrum of fields. From economic insights and education statistics to energy trends and public health data, this guide connects you to the most authoritative and current information available from federal agencies.


Data.gov

  • Description: The home of the U.S. Government’s open data. Find data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations, and more.

U.S. Census Bureau

  • Description: Provides data about the nation's people and economy. Every 10 years, it conducts the Population and Housing Census, in addition to more than 130 surveys and programs.

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

  • Description: The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

  • Description: Provides data on employment, wages, inflation (Consumer Price Index), productivity, and other aspects of the U.S. economy.

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

  • Description: Offers comprehensive and detailed statistics on the U.S. economy, including GDP, consumer spending, and international trade.

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) National News Feed

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National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)

  • Description: Publishes data related to agriculture, including production and supplies of food and fiber, prices paid and received by farmers, and more.

NASS National News Feed: Today's Reports

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Energy Information Administration (EIA)

  • Description: Provides data on energy production, consumption, reserves, prices, and other related information.

EIA National News Feed: Today in Energy

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

  • Description: Offers data related to natural resources and hazards, focusing on ecosystems, environment, and geography.

 

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

  • Description: Provides extensive data on health-related research and studies, focusing on diseases and conditions.

 


NIH News Feed: News in Health

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

CDC News Feed: Preventing Chronic Disease

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