Not sure if you're interested, but here's a new development at the ABS... librarians might find it helpful for those nasty stats questions on the reference desk!

- Jennifer

ABS Blog for Libraries

The ABS is always looking for new or alternate ways of reaching its users and bring them the latest statistical information and support. We are also committed to listening to our users and their needs. Blogs allow both of these activities to occur in the same forum.

The ABS has launched 'Statistically Speaking', a blog for librarians (and the first blog for the ABS) and other like-minded information professionals featuring the latest information, news, tips and stories relating to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The blog allows us to deliver articles and news to our audience that will primarily highlight different features of the website, and more importantly deliver this information as soon as it is released.

Recent articles include an update on Census data release dates, the new Education Services pages, and some tips on finding obesity statistics.

The address is http://abs4libraries.blogspot.com/