The Trinity College Library provides access to several repositories that collect aggregated data relevant to multiple subject areas. These are excellent resources for beginning your exploration of data, especially if you're not quite sure what exactly you're looking for.
- Data-Planet This link opens in a new windowProvides access to statistical information produced by U.S. Federal agencies, private companies, and intergovernmental organizations. Create maps and reports from data you select from over 640 datasets. Subjects include health, crime, population, finance, industry, and marketing.
- ICPSR This link opens in a new windowThe world's largest collection of digital social science data. These data can be used for secondary research, instructional activities, and to write articles, papers or theses. Must register to download data.