Data Services

Data Services assists researchers with data and statistical resources across the entire research lifecycle, as both consumers and producers of data.

Identify & Access Data and Statistics

E-Resources and Research Guides
- Commonly used data and statistics E-Resources
- How to find data and statistics: Librarian caliber search strategies
- Data and statistics by subject: Top sources for tracking down data
- Data analysis: Campus resources, statistical software manuals, and research methods literature
Research Help: Ask a Librarian
- Assistance identifying and facilitating access to data sets and statistics within our library collection and from outside resources
  - Each subject librarian will be familiar with statistical sources in the various disciplinary areas.
Instructional Support
- The development of quantitative literacy is supported by instruction on data and statistical resources available through the library and on the Internet. In-class instruction and course specific research guides are available by request.
Data Acquisitions
- Recommendations for data set purchases are welcomed and will be pursued contingent upon our Data Collection Development Policy.

Research Data Management Guidance
- Advising, training, and resources to help you plan for and implement a system of care for your research data in order to ensure a (re)usable resource.
- Consultation on grant-funder mandated data management plans.
- Connection to campus resources that facilitate the collection, organization, storage, sharing, and preservation of original MSU produced research data.