Social Science Data Resources
Social Sciences Librarian
Social Sciences Librarian
Key resources
These key resources should be the first choices for finding social science data and datasets. See the tabs on the left side for additional important resources.
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ICPSR: Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social ResearchICPSR provides access to over 19,000 datasets for social science research and teaching. This comprehensive data archive includes specialized collections in education, aging, criminal justice, substance abuse, terrorism, and other social science fields. ICPSR is a consortium of academic institutions offering data access, curation, and methods of analysis for researchers worldwide.
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Roper Center For Public Opinion Research (iPoll)iPoll offers comprehensive access to U.S. public opinion data with nearly 500,000 survey questions from national polls. Search at the question level to find specific public opinion trends, or download complete datasets for statistical analysis. This resource is essential for studying American public attitudes and opinions over time.
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General Social Survey (GSS)The GSS is a leading source for monitoring societal change and studying the evolving American social landscape. This publicly available dataset has tracked attitudes, behaviors, and attributes of American society since 1972, making it invaluable for longitudinal research in sociology, political science, and related fields.
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Google DatasetsGoogle Dataset Search is a specialized search engine that helps researchers discover datasets across the web. It indexes datasets from repositories, government sites, and academic sources, providing a broad starting point for finding data on virtually any topic.
ASU library data management resources
The ASU Library provides expert support and resources to help you manage, share, and preserve your research data effectively. Whether you're writing a data management plan for a grant proposal, need guidance on data sharing requirements, or want to make your research more open and reproducible, ASU Library specialists can assist you throughout the entire research lifecycle, from project planning to publication and beyond.
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Research Data ManagementThe ASU Library offers comprehensive support throughout the research data lifecycle. Services include data management planning, assistance with data sharing and preservation, guidance on open access and open data publishing, and advice on copyright and rights management. These services help ensure your research is reproducible, responsible, and compliant with funder requirements.
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Researcher SupportConnect with ASU Library experts for personalized research assistance at every stage of your project. Services span the entire research lifecycle, from initial planning and literature review through data collection, analysis, and final publication. Access resources to help maximize the quality, impact, and discoverability of your research.
Between two librarians: ICPSR research data
Between Two Librarians is a one-time mock podcast episode originally intended for librarians. Brad and Mimmo delve into the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) as a key resource for accessing and utilizing social sciences data. This video covers how ICPSR provides access to 19,000+ datasets for research and teaching, explains how faculty and students can access and use its data, and highlights the support available at ASU—perfect for researchers, educators, and anyone looking to integrate real-world data into their work.