This report presents tabulations for the 2010 Academic Libraries Survey (ALS) conducted by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), within the Institute of Education Sciences. The 2010 ALS population included postsecondary institutions with all of the following: total library expenditures that exceed…

Intended as a reference tool for developers of instructional materials for the deaf, the document presents statistical information on the characteristics of the hearing impaired market, and potential needs across various curricular areas. Chapters cover the following topics: introductory information, methodology used in surveys, instructions for…

This reference manual is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to demographic data from the Census Bureau and is specifically designed for use by instructors participating in the Census Bureau college curriculum support project. The purpose of the manual is to provide an appropriate and up-to-date starting point for the new or…

Demography is the scientific study of populations. Population change has an impact on every facet of life. This revised handbook contains additional information on how to calculate the total fertility rate and life tables. The purpose of the handbook is to clarify and explain demographic terminology, to aid public understanding, and to assist…

This report presents a compilation of national statistics on the not-for-profit and commercial arts fields and is intended to serve as a reference book for arts statistics. The focus is on nationally representative data collected through research efforts and donations of statistical information by arts related organizations. The statistics are…