What You Need to Know about the 2010 Census
The decennial census has been called the statistical national family portrait that is taken every ten years. The next snapshot is scheduled for April 1, 2010 and there will be big changes in the process. The constitutionally mandated census counts heads, families, housing facts, and social, demographic and economic characteristics. The results may alter the boundaries of legislative districts, the apportionment of legislators within a district and allocated government funding.
On August 21, 2009, The University of Iowa Libraries’ will sponsor a workshop covering the important changes that researchers and information providers must know about the 2010 census. Participants will go on virtual tours of resources and have hands-on practice with web-based information sources.
Two speakers will present different perspectives on the upcoming 2010 census: Matthew Milbrodt, Information Services Specialist, Bureau of Census, Kansas City Regional Office, and Beth Henning, Coordinator, State Data Center Program, State Library of Iowa.
When: Friday, August 21, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Information Arcade, Classroom 1, Main Library, University of Iowa Libraries’
map of campus and parking options (note: the closest parking ramp is at the University Capitol Centre)
Cost: No-Fee, but registration is required to accommodate space planning.
The number of workstations is limited so, please submit your registration by August 17th to reserve your place. Questions? Contact Marianne Mason by e-mail or by phone (319) 335-5538.
