Government Information on CD-ROM

The U.S. government publishes some of its information on CD-ROMs. This includes scientific reports, statistical data, US Geological Survey material, NOAA Weather Charts, National Trade Data Bank, US Exports and Imports of Merchandise, and much more.

CD-ROMs are located in the Documents Department and are are available from the staff. There are two workstations close to the office that are set up for CD-ROM use.

The following CD-ROMs have been set up on computers in the Documents area for use by all library patrons. Some may require additional CD's, which you can get from the staff.

CD-ROM Collection

Census of Population and Housing. This multiple CD set contains the census data from 1980, 1990 and 2000. Currently only the redistricting information is available for 2000. The Public Law 94-171Redistricting Data for Michigan cities, counties, and places is also available online. For more extensive information, including racial information and population information down to the tract level, the CD-ROM must be used. The following two map sites are needed in order to get at the data available for the smaller geographical areas: Census Tract Maps for 2000 and Voting District Maps for 2000. Please ask the staff for assistance.

County Business Patterns. Provides statistics and industry detail (four-digit SIC codes) for US industries. Data shows number of establishments, employment size, and payroll, and are used in measuring business activity within states or counties.

County/City Data Book. Provides demographic, economic, and government data from both the Federal government and private agencies. Tables include data on current estimates, population and housing census, and economic censuses.

Economic Census Data. The economic census, conducted every five years, profiles most sectors of the economy. The latest census was for 1997. Geographic areas are: US, states, counties, cities, and ZIP code areas.

Marcive GPO Cat/Pac Index. Index of Federal documents from 1976 forward. Also available online as a FirstSearch database GPO Monthly Catalog.

Regional Economic Information System (REIS). Local area economic data for 3,107 counties and 337 metropolitan areas for 1969-1997. Statistics include: personal income by source; per capita personal income; earnings by 2-digit SIC industry; full and part-time employment by industry; and regional economic profiles.

USAPAT - US Patents. Facsimile images of US patents are available from 1996 to the present.