New resources this month: data.census.gov

As the American FactFinder retired on March 30, 2020,  please visit data.census.gov for new data releases and questions.

Or: Contact Kelley Center govhelp@rice.edu to ask for assistance with searching and using this new digital government resource.

During the library closure due to the Coronovirus, you may email us to request nline research consultancy or instruction for yourself or your class via Zoom.

You may also want to visit our Census Data LibGuide to access resources that guide you in locating and using census data.

Regardless of Coronavirus, 2020 Census is still coming!

2020 Census email invitations should arrive any time between today March 12 and March 20. Keep an eye on it. Once you receive it, take it as soon as possible to avoid census taker knock at your door later. This is the first time in the history you have three convenient ways to respond: web, phone, or paper. The Census Bureau estimates that it will take ten minutes per person in a household to complete the Census form. Once you are done, educate and engage someone else take it too.

Resources for more information:

• Official 2020 Census Website
• LibGuide by Rice University: 2020 Census-Commit to Complete Count
• Census 2020 FAQ

Access to Kelley Center for Government Information at Fondren Library will require a valid Rice ID

In light of heightened health and safety concerns of Coronavirus, as of Thursday, March 12th, physical access to Fondren Library will be restricted to valid Rice ID holders only. Visitor access will be suspended until further notice.  Please see library website for information on remote access and any questions you may have.

 
You can access off-campus Library Services here.

Access to online Government information is available as usual.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we will provide full access again as soon as possible. In the meantime, you may contact the REGIONAL depository libraries or NEARBY SELECTIVES depository libraries for help with Government information.

Contact information for nearby Federal Depository Libraries can be found here.