1. Lingnan University Library March 2011 LIB 150 Locating Statistical Resources

2. Library Collection Hong Kong Statistics Major Statistical Databases Internet Resources Outline

3. Search for Library materials by: Author Title Keyword/Phrase Subject Call Number ISBN/ISSN Library Collection http://www.library.ln.edu.hk

4.  Standard subjects for statistical publications  topic(s) -- geographic location -- statistics  e.g. education -- China --hong kong -- statisticseducation -- China --hong kong -- statistics  e.g. education -- China -- statisticseducation -- China -- statistics  Can use subject word search in advanced keyword search for better results  e.g. s:(hong kong and statistics) and (education)s:(hong kong and statistics) and (education) Library Collection

5. Census and Statistics Department Hong Kong Statistics FREE download of some Publications and Individual Statistical Tables Hong Kong Statistics Products http://www.censtatd.gov.hk/

6. Hong Kong Trade Development Council Hong Kong Statistics Business-Stat Online Frequently Asked Statistics http://www.hktdc.com/

7. Census (HK) Census On-Tab (Library use ONLY) Economic/Financial Statistics Datastream (Library use ONLY) International Financial Statistics Statistical information in table format Table Base Major Statistical Databases

8. China Statistics CEIC Premium China Database (Library use ONLY) China InfoBank 中國資訊行 China Data Online 中國數據在綫 (Library use ONLY) 中國統計年鑒數據庫 Major Statistical Databases

9. Detailed data sets and tables from 2001 Hong Kong Census 372 commonly used statistical tables Other online resources : 2001 Population Census http://www.censtatd.gov.hk/major_projects/2001_populat ion_census/ http://www.censtatd.gov.hk/major_projects/2001_populat ion_census/ 2006 Population by-census http://www.bycensus2006.gov.hk/en/index.htm Census on TAB

10. Equities e.g. financial accounts of listed companies Indices Bonds Macroeconomic indicators Commodities Commodity Indices, Agricultural prices, Chemical prices Interest & Exchange rates Datastream (Financial statistics)

11. 3. Select the type of request (For example, a single chart) 4. Change time period and / or Frequencies & Settings 5. Run your request 2. Use the Datastream Search button to find the Series and datatypes 1. Select the type of series you want (Equity; Equity Index; Interest Rates, etc.) Reserve a workstation at “Library Booking System” Reserve a workstation at “Library Booking System”

12. Datastream (Financial statistics) Listed company’s info Equity performance Unemployment rate

13. Macroeconomic indicators compiled by International Monetary Fund Interest & Exchange rates International Liquidity National Accounts GDP, Government Consumption etc. Commodity Prices International Transactions Monetary Statistics International Financial Statistics

14. Demo example e.g. Monthly savings/deposit rate for Canada form 1999-2010 e.g. Quarterly crude oil price (West Texas) from 1975-1985 e.g. Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) of HK between 1996-1999 &2002-2005 International Financial Statistics Step 1 : Change Retrieval Period Step 2: Select Series > Add Step 3: Retrieve > Select Output Format > Retrieve Step 1 : Change Retrieval Period Step 2: Select Series > Add Step 3: Retrieve > Select Output Format > Retrieve

15. An international database specializes in tabular data Market share, Market size Product and Brand Rankings Forecasts Exports / Imports Sources from Authoritative business publications Statistical annuals, brokerage reports Trade association reports and Government reports Table Base

16. Demo example e.g. Toy industry / Ranking e.g. Survey on consumers e.g. Customers preference on airlines Table Base

17. Extensive coverage of over 230,000 statistical data series of China on national, provincial and municipal level Macroeconomic Data Comprehensive sets of monitoring indicators e.g. leading index, business and entrepreneurs’ survey, banking survey, consumer survey and PMI CEIC Premium China Database

18. Industry Data Most detailed dataset in the marketplace e.g. Utility, Logistic, Pharmaceutical and Petrochemical Regional Data City database: 286 prefecture level cities County database: 2000 counties Specific Topic Land and Resources Environmental Protection CEIC Premium China Database

19. Online database with news, listed company information, company directory and statistics 中國統計數計庫 from national and provincial statistical yearbooks, China Economic Statistics Bulletin, the People's Bank of China Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, and Custom Statistics SOSHOO 搜數網 China InfoBank 中國資訊行

20. Demo example 中國統計數據庫 e.g. 人口 > 廣東省 SOSHOO 搜數網 e.g. 人口 China InfoBank 中國資訊行

21. Updated information on China’s economic development at national, provincial, city, county and industrial levels (Library use ONLY) Logon required!! China Data Online

22. There are 626 titles with more than 3,400 volumes statistical yearbooks, covers various kinds of census and survey data. Demo example e.g. 人口 > 廣東省 中國統計年鑒數據庫 Notes for accessing the database Step 1 : Select 中國期刊全文數據庫 from Database List http://www.library.ln.edu.hk/libserv/research_guide/db/showall Step 2: Select “ 檢索首頁 ” in the menu bar, then select “ 中國統計年鑒數據庫 ” Notes for accessing the database Step 1 : Select 中國期刊全文數據庫 from Database List http://www.library.ln.edu.hk/libserv/research_guide/db/showall Step 2: Select “ 檢索首頁 ” in the menu bar, then select “ 中國統計年鑒數據庫 ”

23. Global Economic Monitor / The World Bank http://www.worldbank.org/gem Provides analysis of current economic trends, economic and financial data indicators. Update daily Data includes - Balance of payments, commodities, consumer prices, forecasts-commodities & forecasts- macroeconomics etc. Internet Resources

24. WDI Online / The World Bank http://data.worldbank.org/data-catalog/world- development-indicators Presents the most current and accurate global development data, includes national, regional and global estimates. View by country, topic or indicators Data includes - Populations, income, social, economic, financial, natural Resources etc. Internet Resources

25. UNCTAD Stat /United Nations http://unctadstat.unctad.org/ Provides statistics related to world trade, investment, international financial flows and development Continuously updated Internet Resources

26. Locating Information at Lingnan: Finding Statistics http://www.library.ln.edu.hk/help/wiki/index.php/Locatin g_Information_at_Lingnan:_Finding_Statistics Statistics of Hong Kong Electronic Databases / Statistical Yearbook Reference

27. Tel: 2616 8571 Email: refstaff@ln.edu.hkrefstaff@ln.edu.hk Thank You! Q & A