Databases
- Data.gov This link opens in a new windowProvides descriptions of the Federal datasets (metadata), information about how to access the datasets, and tools that leverage government datasets. Great place to find population, housing, economic and geographic data, climate, education, energy, health, and science as well as maps, fact sheets, tools and other resources.
- State & County Quickfacts This link opens in a new windowProvides statistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
- ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) This link opens in a new window
The world's largest source of education information, with indexing and detailed descriptions of over 1.4 million journal articles, books, documents, research reports, surveys, curriculum and teaching guides, instructional materials, position papers, program overviews, conference papers, and other resource materials. All areas of education research and practice are included. Many items include full text. Maintained by the U.S. Dept. of Education. Dates of Coverage: 1966 to date
- Education Full Text This link opens in a new window
Indexes articles from education journals and books. Topics include teaching methods, multicultural/ethnic education, alternative and comparative education, testing, policy issues, teacher evaluation, school administration, higher education, and more. Selective access to full-text articles from about 350 journals. Dates of coverage: 1983 to date
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Provides access to current and historical U.S. census and other demographic data. Users can create maps and reports.
Users must register for an account (free for current students, faculty, and staff with an active oberlin.edu email address) to access a full range of features.
Follow these steps to complete the account registration process:
1. If prompted, enter oberlin.edu email address, then select Continue;
2. Enter first name, last name, and a password, then select Continue;
3. Under “Choose industry”, select “Education” from the dropdown menu;
4. Under “Position”, select the appropriate role (e.g. “Undergraduate Student”), then select “Continue”;
5. A pop-up message may appear, confirming coverage under a professional license provided by the College; select “Continue”. - Criminal Justice Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Indexes journal articles in the areas of criminology, corrections, prisons, substance abuse and addictions, criminal law, policing, criminal investigation, probation, and parole.
- NCJRS Abstracts Database (National Criminal Justice Reference Service) This link opens in a new window
Indexes and summarizes criminal justice publications, including books, journal articles, unpublished research, and federal, state, and local government reports. Subject areas include corrections, courts, crime prevention, drugs, law enforcement, juvenile justice, crime statistics, and victimology. Dates of Coverage: 1970s to date
