University faculty are cordially invited to an

ICPSR/iPOLL LUNCHEON

Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Noon – 1pm in room 100
Kresge Library

While enjoying Mexican cuisine, learn about two new data sources:
                                                                                                        

• ICPSR - Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research - is the world's largest collection of digital social science data. Thanks to the Provost for making this subscription possible.
• iPoll - The Roper Center is the largest archives of public opinion information. Thanks to the Political Science Department for this subscription.

You will:

• hear two speakers talk about their experiences with these data sources:
  • ICPSR – Michelle Piskulich, Associate Dean, Arts & Sciences
  • iPoll – Terri Towner, Assistant Professor, Political Science
• learn how to access ICPSR and iPoll data:
  • Kris Condic, Associate Professor, Kresge Library
• have the opportunity to ask questions about ICPSR and iPoll

This brief presentation will not begin until 12:20pm.

Questions? Please contact Kris Condic, Coordinator of Electronic Resources

RSVP requested on or before Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Contact: Kath Borg (x2486)
Seating is limited to 40, so respond early!