Library Journal Webcast—New Data Rules: Census 2010 & American Community Survey

While the subject line may sound like a yawn, this free webcast is a must for all CIVICTechnologies customers! The data you use in BusinessDecision or CommunityConnect is affected by the changes in the way data was collected in the 2010 Census. It's definitely worth an hour of your time to make sure you have the information you need to respond to changing community needs and make better informed resource allocation decisions.

Details
Title: New Data Rules: Census 2010 & American Community Survey (ACS)
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST
Sponsored by: CIVICTechnologies, Esri, and Library Journal

Presenters:
Marc Futterman, President and CEO, CIVICTechnologies
Lynn Wombold, Chief Demographer, Esri

The speakers live and breathe Census and ACS data and will provide information on the methodology used to collect 2010 data as well as examples of how government agencies and private companies are using the new data. They will also discuss how the changes impact what you know about your community and how you deliver service.

Make sure you understand what the new data methods behind Census 2010 and ACS mean for librarians delivering services, library boards and elected officials making library funding decisions, and library users including business patrons.

Register today at www.libraryjournal.com/newdatarules.

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