Data Center

Library & SDC Hours: 8 - 12 and 1 - 5, M - F McClelland Hall, Rm 103 1130 E. Helen St. on the University of Arizona Campus PO Box 210108 Tucson, AZ 85721-0108 data requests: ebrlib@eller.arizona.edu fax: 520-621-2150 Data Reference, State Data Center and Library Valorie Rice Reference Librarian tel: 520-621-2109 Databases Lora Mwaniki-Lyman Data Manager & Research Economist tel: 520- 621-6439 If you wish to visit the Library or SDC, it is a good idea to call ahead or send e-mail. The collection is non-circulating.

The Economic and Business Research Center through its online databases, library, and expert staff helps you find and analyze the data you need in several ways:

• Current Indicators - online updates of major economic variables for Arizona, Phoenix-Mesa and Tucson metro areas.
  
  
• EBR Database Online - access an extensive collection of current and historical data series for Arizona and its communities. Data is updated daily from federal, state and local government sources as well as private organizations. 
  
  
• EBR Library and State Data Center Program - EBR maintains a specialized collection focusing on  economic and socio-demographic conditions in Arizona.  You may search the collection online or contact the reference librarian for assistance. EBR is also a member of the State Date Center (SDC) program and library staff can help you locate and access data from the Census Bureau, as well as, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and other federal and state agencies.
  
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• Arizona's Economy Online - the latest EBR economic forecast and analysis; economic indicators for Arizona, its counties and MSAs.
  
  
• Data glossary - definitions of important economic variables: sources, measurement, and usage.
  
  
• Data links - lists important online data resources.

The EBR staff are available to assist with information/data requests and provide consultation on data products and concepts via e-mail, telephone or personal visit.

Most data requests are answered free of charge. However, due to limited staffing, those with very large data requests or special tabulations should be prepared to to pay a fee or subscribe to the EBR Database service.