Library Research and Statistics Websites
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ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries) Academic Library StatisticsACRL is the largest group in ALA, providing links to publications and resources.
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ACRL Value of Academic LibrariesWeb site with link to full report
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ALA (American Library Association) Library StatisticsThe ALA Library Statistics website provides library fact sheets, quotable facts about America's libraries, and research on libraries and librarianship.
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ARL (Association of Research Libraries) StatisticsFind statistics about academic libraries and tools for assessment from the Association of Research Libraries.
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Colorado State Government Statistical InformationColorado state agencies offer statistical data and publications. Current materials can be borrowed from the State Publications Library.
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IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services)The IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) website provides data sets, publications, program evaluations, and research resources.
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LRS (Library Research Service)Access research and statistics on libraries and librarianship in Colorado and the U.S. Visit the LRS website for additional resources and the ROI (return on investment) calculator.
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NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Library Statistics ProgramThe National Center for Education Statistics runs a Library Statistics program that offers data, publications, and tools related to school libraries.
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NMC Horizon ReportsThe Horizon Report: Library Edition highlights trends and challenges affecting academic and research libraries and is updated annually.
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OCLC ResearchPublications and reports, newsletters, and publications from OCLC Research.
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Placements and Salaries Survey 2022The Library Journal does an annual survey of what librarians earn and where they work.
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Census.gov This link opens in a new window
Offers vital data on the nation's population and economy, including the Decennial Census, Economic Census, Census of Governments, American Community Survey, and Economic Indicators.
Colorado School of Mines
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Career CenterThe text covers placement rates, job outlooks, industry trends, and potential employers.
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Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP)Minority Student Enrollment Trends
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Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics (WISEM)Statistics -- Includes both CSM and US data.
State of Colorado
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Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE)The Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) was established in 1965 to replace an informal group focused on higher education issues.
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Colorado Education StatisticsFocus on K-12 education; includes graduation rates.
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College WebsitesLists at Colorado Department of Higher Education
Organizations and Publications
- Annual "Trends" articles in industry journals, for example Chemical & Engineering News "Trends in Academic R&D Spending."
- Theme articles in higher ed journals, for example the Chronicle of Higher Education's: "A new standard of measuring doctoral programs" (1/13/07, A8-A13).
- State agency websites on higher education statistics, particularly on student demographics and graduation rates.
- University websites, which may include budget, enrollment, and faculty or student demographics.
National Statistics and Data
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ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)ABET promotes academic excellence, integrity, and innovation in higher education, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences.
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American Association of Engineering Societies (AAES)The American Association of Engineering Societies promoted engineering knowledge until its dissolution in 2020.
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ASEE Statistics on College Engineering ProgramsASEE releases annual data on U.S. engineering colleges in the "Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology."
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Chronicle of Higher Education Facts and FiguresIncludes faculty productivity. Note: Subscription required for full text access
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National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)From the National Science Foundation (NSF).
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IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)Admissions, tuition rates and financial aid, enrollment, demographics, graduation rates.
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National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME)NACME provides scholarships and resources to develop qualified STEM candidates.
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Science and Engineering Statistics, NSF Division of Science Resources StatisticsBudget, student and faculty demographics.
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Open Doors Online, Institute of International EducationData on foreign students in the US and US students studying abroad.
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Pew | Internet & TechnologyA project of the Pew Research Center, provides data sets of internet and technology use since 2000.
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Science and Engineering Statistics, NSF Division of Science Resources StatisticsBudget, student and faculty demographics.
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NCSES Survey Data This link opens in a new window
NSF's statistical data portal for science and engineering at U.S. academic institutions.
Educational Rankings
Various methodologies have been developed to rank institutions of higher education. The following include a few of the major systems as well as overviews about the systems.
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Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)Annual rankings published by the Center for World-Class Universities and the Institute of Higher Education of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China. Includes rankings for engineering and math programs.
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Carnegie ClassificationsFrom the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, leading framework for analyzing U.S. higher education institutions, with data back to 1970.
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Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP)Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focusing on student access to higher education. Publishes reports on issues with institutional ranking.
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Times Higher Education (THE)International university rankings for the top 50 in engineering and IT, based on the 2010 Global Institutional Profiles Project by Thomson Reuters.