Reference
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- Ohio Economic Information Home Page
- Reference Room Resources
- Finding Books in MaagNet & OhioLINK
- Business Databases: Finding Info About Ohio
- Government Resources on the Web
- Web Resources
- Ohio History Resources
Reference Room Resources
Reference materials are shelved alphabetically by call number in the Reference Room on the main floor of the library. Ready Reference materials are held at the Reference Desk.
- Telephone Directories for the following areas are kept at the Reference Desk: Youngstown/Warren; Akron; Cincinnati; Dayton; Harrisburg/Hershey; Lake Milton; Pittsburgh; Salem/Lisbon/Columbiana; Trumbull County; Lawrence & Mercer.
- 2009 Harris Ohio Industrial Directory READY REF HD9727 .O3 2009
Statistical Information: Analysis of employment, establishments and classifications of companies by county, SIC and rank. Geographic Section: Companies sorted by city in alphabetical order; In-depth company data listed. Standard Industrial Classifications: Alphabetical index of classification descriptions; Numerical index of classification descriptions; Companies sorted by SIC product groupings. Alphabetic Section: Company listings in alphabetical order. Product Index: Product categories listed in alphabetical order. Product Section: Companies sorted by product and manufacturing service classifications.
- Community Sourcebook of County Demographics READY REF HA203 .S65 2007
Contains the most accurate demographic information based on ESRI’s release of the 2007 updates and 2012 forecasts of key population and income data. Updated variables for population, households, families, income, race, age and spending potential for a wide variety of products and services are included. Includes: CBSA (Core Based Statistical Area); U.S. County Information; Profile Sections; Business Data; Summaries; Demographic Update Methodology; Explanation of Variables; and County Maps.
- Community Sourcebook of ZIP Code Demographics READY REF HA203 .S66 2007
Contains the most accurate demographic information based on ESRI’s release of the 2007 updates and 2012 forecasts of key population and income data. Updated variables for population, households, families, income, race, age and spending potential for a wide variety of products and services are included. Contains: Residential and Non-Residential ZIP Codes; Profile Sections; Summaries; Explanation of Variables; Business Data; ESRI’s Segmentation System, Community Tapestry; Demographic and ZIP Code Update Methodologies; ZIP Code Ranges; and ZIP Code Maps.
- County & City Data Book: 2007 READY REF HA202 .A36 2007 ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE
Local area supplement to the Statistical Abstract of the United States. A convenient summary of statistics on the social and economic structure of the counties and cities of the U.S. It is designed to serve as a statistical reference and guide to other data publications and sources. Includes a selection of data from many statistical publications and electronic sources, both government and private. Data are presented for the United States, the 50 states, and the District of Columbia.
- County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City, and County Data Book READY REF HA203 .C68 2008
Compiles information from many sources to provide key demographic and economic data for every U.S. state, county, metro area, and congressional district, as well as every city and town with a 2000 census population of 25,000 or more. Conveniently find data from 1980 to 2006 in easy-to-read tables about a variety of subjects, full-color U.S. maps on selected data topics, and information about geographic concepts and codes. In addition to the updated data, this edition includes 80 congressional district columns, with the newest columns including Agricultural Census data, as well as expanded household and poverty information.
- CQ’s State Fact Finder 2007: Rankings Across America REF HA203 .C77 2007
An important source and analytical tool for anyone interested in developments and trends in the fifty U.S. states and the District of Columbia. It is an invaluable reference for researchers, whether policy specialists seeking detailed data or individuals wishing to learn more about today’s social, political, and economic currents.
- D&B Regional Business Directory: Cleveland Area REF HG4058 .C6 D86 2009 (3 volumes)
- Datapedia of the United States: American History in Numbers REF HA202 .D378 2007
Brings together into one source a compendium of the most significant historical statistics of the U.S. from 1790 to 2007, as well as demographic and other select data projections through 2050. Provides a complete and convenient profile of the U.S. covering all its vital sectors, including the labor market, social welfare, and national defense. Generally, only national data are shown. Some exceptions are made where regional or state statistics are useful for the correct interpretation of data or where national data in the subject field cannot be summarized effectively.
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- Demographics of the U.S.: Trends and Projections REF HB849.49 .R875 2007
A compilation of statistics that cannot be found in one single volume anywhere else, documenting the demographic and socioeconomic trends that have transformed the U.S. since 1950. A reference book for those who want perspective on the many changes in American life - a perspective critical for understanding what the 21st century will hold. Most data is national, but some statistics are broken down by state.
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- Historical Statistics of the States of the United States: Two Centuries of the Census, 1790-1990
REF HA214 .D63 1993
A census-focused compilation of state-level population, agriculture, and manufacturing data for the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
- The Ohio Almanac: An Encyclopedia of Indispensable Information About the Buckeye Universe
READY REF AY271 .L6 O5 2004
- Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer READY REF ATLAS G1395 .D4 1999
Detailed maps of the entire state.
- Ohio Business Directory REF HF5065 .O3 O37 2004 (2 volumes)
- The Ohio Municipal, Township and School Board Roster READY REF JS451 .O37 A3 2006-2007
In Ohio, there are more than 930 cities and villages, 1310 townships and nearly 700 school boards. This roster is a reference relating to all the municipalities, townships and school boards in Ohio. The data in this book is based on information provided by municipal and township leaders and school board officials.
- Ohio Official Roster of Federal, State and County Officers READY REF JS451 A28 2007-2008
From county officeholders to members of the Ohio General Assembly, elected officials and the agencies they administer provide vital services to Ohio’s residents. This federal, state and county officers roster is published biannually to assist you in contacting the officials and agencies that can best address your needs.
- Profiles of Ohio: History, Statistics, Demographics for All 1,197 Populated Places in Ohio, Including Comparative Statistics & Rankings REF HA571 .P76 2008
Includes seven major sections that cover everything from Education to Ethnic Backgrounds to Climate. All sections include Comparative Statistics or Rankings, and full-color Maps at the back of the book provide valuable information in a quickly processed, visual format. Sections include: Profiles, Education, Ancestry, Hispanic Population, Asian Population, Weather, Maps. - Profiles of Pennsylvania: History, Statistics, Demographics for all 3,385 Populated Places in Pennsylvania, Including Comparative Statistics & Rankings REF HA601 .P76 2009
Includes seven major sections that cover everything from Education to Ethnic Backgrounds to Climate. All sections include Comparative Statistics or Rankings, and full-color Maps at the back of the book provide valuable information in a quickly processed, visual format. Sections include: Profiles, Education, Ancestry, Hispanic Population, Asian Population, Weather, Maps.
- Rand McNally Commercial Atlas & Marketing Guide REF ATLAS G1019 .R22 2009 (2 volumes)
Population, economic, and geographic data for more than 120,000 U.S. places, complete with large-scale, detailed maps. Brings together the most current economic and geographic information. With maps, tables and charts, the Atlas combines maximum demographic coverage of the U.S. with an authoritative interpretation of business data. Volume 1 includes an introduction to the Atlas, Economic Data section, Population Data section and Map section. Volume 2 includes Statistics by State and a State Index that includes references to the state maps in Volume 1.
- SRDS: The Lifestyle Market Analyst READY REF HF5415.33 .U6 L54 2006
DMA Market Profiles, Lifestyle Profiles, Demographic Segment Profiles. Using profiles from over 15.2 million households, The Lifestyle Market Analyst gives you answers at every stage of your marketing plan, from selecting initial markets to deploying a promotional campaign. Not only does it break down the American population geographically and demographically, it also includes extensive lifestyle information on the interests, hobbies, and activities popular in each geographic and demographic market.
- State and Metropolitan Area Data Book: 2006 READY REF HA2002 .S84 2006 ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE
Complete source of comprehensive and useful information about the nation’s individual states and metropolitan areas. Information includes: Area and Population; Components of Population Change; Population by Age, Race, and Sex; Population Characteristics 2000 Census; Births, Deaths, Infant Deaths; Physicians, Community Hospitals, Medicare, Social Security, and SSI; Housing Units and Building Permits; Personal Income and Earnings by Industry; Labor Force and Private Business Establishments and Employment; Banking, Retail Trade, and Accommodation and Food Services; and Government.
- The State Economic Handbook 2009 REF HA203 .S723 2009
Profiles the economy, demography, political environment, and business climates for each of the 50 states. Data are presented on a state-by-state basis. There is also a State Ranking section at the end of the book to present a clear look at how the states compare. Following the ranking section is a brief discussion on the data sources used in the book, as well as a glossary of terms that provides a clear understanding of what each variable presented means.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States READY REF HA202 .A22 2008 2009 AVAILABLE ONLINE
Previous years back to 1885 are in reference collection at HA202 .A22. The standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the U.S. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and as a guide to other statistical publications and sources. Includes a selection of data from many statistical sources, both government and private. Although it is primarily given to national data, many tables present data for regions and individual states and a smaller number for metropolitan areas and cities.