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Data Access Core
The Data Access Core manages and disseminates MPC data collections and provides MPC researchers with access to demographic data from other centers and archives.
What we do
The Data Access core serves the research community by maintaining metadata for MPC research projects, cataloging, maintaining and digitizing MPC's collection of print documentation, and participating in the development of new metadata standards. The core staff also provide consultation to members on the availability of data from sources outside of the MPC and assist MPC members in locating, obtaining and restructuring specific data files. Finally, the Data Access Core is a custom service provider for the Minnesota State Data Center and in that capacity provides data services to state and local governments and other organizations.
- Link to a full listing of data available at the MPC.
- Click here for links to external data sources.
- Learn more about our Library and Data Archive.
- Lean more about data reformatting services.
- Apply for access to confidential data and use of the MPC Secure Data Enclave.
- Fee-based services available to non-MPC members.
Who we are
Consultation and data services are provided by Core Director, Wendy Thomas, with additional support from members of the Data Access Core Advisory Group and MPC Graduate Researchers when needed. The Data Access Core is staffed by Undergraduate Research Assistants.
Click here for a complete list of Minnesota Population Center staff.
Contact us
If you would like more information or to make use of Data Access Core services, please contact Wendy Thomas.
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