ICPSR Webinar February 27th: An Introduction to the National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA)

An Introduction to the National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA)
Join us for an introduction to the National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA). NACDA acquires and provides access to data relevant to gerontological research with an emphasis on major issues of scientific and policy relevance. This webcast will cover: http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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• Introduction to NACDA – Brief Background & History
• Data Exploration – Finding Data
– Rapid tour of our Website
– Search Strategies & the Study Home Page
• Training and Instruction Resources
- On-line data analysis
• Data Access
- Accessing restricted data
- New and emerging studies

This webinar is open to the public – please forward this invitation to any who may be interested. (Please note that the webinar is noted in EST – 1:00 pm EST.)
Title: An Introduction to the National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA)
Date: Monday, February 27, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Scholarship Opportunity for GIS Students

The New England Chapter of the Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) is offering scholarship and internship (with stipend) opportunities for GIS students attending New England-area colleges, universities and technical institutes. Awards are available for undergraduate and graduate students.

Applications may be obtained from Barbara Mento, Data/GIS Librarian or by emailing David Merwin. dmerwin@framingham.edu

New GIS book: Putting Fear of Crime on the Map: Investigating Perceptions of Crime Using Geographic Information Systems by Bruce J. Doran, Melissa B

Putting Fear of Crime on the Map: Investigating Perceptions of Crime Using Geographic Information Systems by Bruce J. Doran, Melissa B. Burgess.

New from OECD January, 2012

The Future of Families to 2030

OECD Factbook 2012: Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics
For 50 years, the OECD has been at the forefront in the production of reliable, comparable, timely and trusted statistics. The OECD Factbook is the most comprehensive statistical publication of the Organisation. This year's edition provides not only a snapshot of the most recent statistics produced by the OECD but also celebrates its 50th Anniversary through a special chapter focusing on longer-term developments. Also new this year, online data for the Country Statistical Profiles will be updated dynamically.

Got Data? The Role of Digital Information in Shaping 21st Century Research

On November 17^th, Dr. Francine Berman spoke in O’Neill Library on the topic, “Got Data? The Role of Digital Information in Shaping 21^st Century Research”.

This event was sponsored jointly by the Boston College Libraries and the Boston College Institute for the Liberal Arts and is now available online.

Dr. Berman is Vice President for Research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and former Director, San Diego Supercomputing Center. Dr. Berman was introduced by Dr. Tom Wall, University Librarian.

Please take some time to view this outstanding video where Dr. Berman discusses technology issues critical to researchers in the future!

New ICPSR Studies December 2011

New ICPSR Studies December 2011

Global Views 2010: American Public Opinion and Foreign Policy

National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 2010

Capital Punishment in the United States, 1973-2009

Data on International Election Monitoring: Three Global Datasets on
Election Quality, Election Events and International Election Observation

ICPSR Studies available to all BC faculty and students.

Questions? Contact Barbara Mento

NPR Series: The Search For Analysts To Make Sense Of 'Big Data'

The Search For Analysts To Make Sense Of 'Big Data'

As businesses collect larger amounts of data, corporations must find new hires with data skills to analyze and visualize the data.
Wednesday Nov. 30, 2011 Boston's NPR News Station.