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Social and Natural Sciences: Finding Data and Primary Sources: Getting Started

Institutional collections, quantitative datasets, and other resources supporting research in the natural and social sciences and interdisciplinary exploration

As a researcher at Lawrence, the library catalog and electronic databases provide access to excellent print and online resources for papers, projects, and informational inquiries. This guide outlines accessible sources for finding data and other primary sources that supplement research in the sciences.

Looking for a very specific statistic? Don't forget to search for referenced data in a journal article's abstracts, introduction, and conclusion. Whenever in doubt, check with a librarian!