The Social Science Data Archives, established in 1977, maintains a collection of machine-readable data files and their documentation, coordinates the acquisition of additional data from a variety of sources, and provides access to publicly available data. The Archive is part of a network of national and international organizations, and maintains contact with researchers and data suppliers in order to be aware of new data collections, information management techniques, and new computing technology.

The Archive is utilized by faculty, staff, and students for research, preparation of theses and dissertations, classroom instruction, and planning of programs and development of policies. Although the Archive serves the entire campus, it is most utilized by those in social sciences and related disciplines.

Data are primarily acquired through UCLA’s membership in the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR). Other sources for data include government agencies (including National Center for Health Statistics and Bureau of the Census), and archives nationally and internationally. Researchers at UCLA can also deposit their research data for long-term preservation.

Contact Information:

• Elizabeth Stephenson, Archivist
• (310) 825-0716; fax (310) 206-4453
• E-mail: libbie@ucla.edu
• URL: http://www.issr.ucla.edu/da