2016 Edition of Statistical Abstract of the United States Available

The ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States and is available to all GALILEO users. The online edition includes over 1400 individually indexed tables that are searchable, browsable, and downloadable into Excel.

Sample reference questions that can be answered with Statistical Abstract of the United States:
* In the future will more men or women live to be 100?
* What state awards the largest number of science and engineering degrees?
* What states generate and receive the most hazardous waste?
* Who goes to the vet more often – cat owners or dog owners?
* Is the homeless population increasing or decreasing?

Resources to help users and library staff
* Quick Start LibGuide with promotional materials, recorded webinars, and useful guides to using the database
* GALILEO webinars on Statistical Abstract of the U.S. scheduled in February and March

Express Link for Statistical Abstract of the United States:
http://www.galileo.usg.edu/express?link=zusa