title: State Data Centers:  improving access to census information.
abstract: "The U.S. Bureau of the Census created the State Data Center program in 1978 to improve public access to census information.  This article discusses the background, structure, and services of that program; the role of libraries in the program; and future directions in State Data Center/library relationships.  The appendix lists contact person names, as well as addresses and telephone numbers for State Data Center lead agencies."
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Redmond
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D019352:Censuses; D003142:Communication; D003625:Data Collection; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D007253:Information Centers; D009656:North America; D009934:Organization and Administration; D011154:Population Characteristics; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012106:Research; D014481:United States
keywords: Americas; Census; Communication; Data Collection; Data Sources; Developed Countries; Developing Countries; Information; Information Centers; North America; Northern America; Organization And Administration; Population Statistics; Program Accessibility; Program Evaluation; Programs; Research Methodology; United States