# User Guide

For an introduction on how to use the Microdata Library see this video :

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## Access the Microdata Library

### Directly via Microdata Library URL

The Microdata Library is accessible using the following URL:

<https://microdata.pacificdata.org/>

### From the Data Catalogue

The application is also accessible in several ways from the [Data Catalogue](https://pacificdata.org/):

A link is available from the "Tools" menu:

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PDH Data Catalogue entries have a link to visualize the data at its source (Microdata Library):

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## Find studies using the Microdata Library Central Catalog

The Microdata Library Central Data Catalog allows users to search for published studies (censuses and surveys).

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&#x20;A keyword search returns datasets containing the given keyword(s) in titles and descriptions. The variable description can also be used to search in more detail.

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### From the Pacific Data Hub Data Calalogue

The Microdata Library is registered in the Data Catalogue and can also be found using its various different functionnalities. For more information see [dedicated section on the use of the Data Catalogue](https://app.gitbook.com/@pacific-community-spc/s/pacific-data-hub/~/drafts/-MJz0A5FvX84FSq5yBMJ/catalogue).

## Explore a study

**Study Description** - details all components of a study (census or survey) from identification to metadata production.

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**Documentation** - provides access to questionnaires, reports, technical documents etc.

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**Data Description** - provides a full listing of all datasets and variables created as part of the study.

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Clicking on a data file provides a listing of all variables. Clicking on a variable then displays a profile of that variables' responses.&#x20;

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## Access microdata

To access microdata (where available), create an account and then follow the data request instructions

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