Data/Statistics/GIS

research help by subject

Getting Started

The Boston College Libraries work closely with ITS Research Services and faculty to provide support for quantitative and qualitative research at Boston College. These data partners are committed to providing easy access to data collections, analytical software, and consulting services across disciplines. Support also includes geographic information systems software and data.

To request a class presentation or set up an appointment to discuss teaching or research data needs, contact: datasupport@bc.edu. To recommend data for purchase use the Recommend Library Materials form in Quest (sign-in required).

For more detailed help, see the in-depth research guides and data support links on this page. For help with your specific topic -- or with anything, large or small, connected with data/statistics or GIS -- contact me via the contact information on the right. - Barbara Mento, Data/GIS Librarian.

News & Updates

New Global Insight via the web
Global Insight via the web has the most current basic economic data with daily updates and easy downloading to Excel. Global Insight data is still available via the WRDS interface with a WRDS account. Global Insight includes over 6,100 time series, some going back to 1946, and the leading macroeconomic statistical indicators for the USA such as GDP and CPI. For more information contact barbara.mento@bc.edu