Libraries will be an important aspect of the upcoming 2020 Census. With the increased move to electronic responses, as well as the continuing problems with non-responses among individuals and communities, public library staff can help to make the end results as accurate as possible.
*Important Update*
- Resource Guide for Digital Action Weekend, May 1-3 (PDF)
- 2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19 - Short-Version (PDF) | Long-Version (PDF)
- 2020 Census Hand Cards (3 versions) - FAQ (PDF) - Checklist (PDF) - Questions the Census Asks (PDF)
Public Service Announcements
The Complete Count Committee and members of the community got together to produce a series of Public Service Announcements on the Census, which are being aired on local radio stations:
Sarah Teel for Voices for Vermont's Children | Kelly Stoddard-Poor for AARP
Chief John Stevens of the Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe | Michael Moser from VT State Data Center
Jason Broughton for VTLIB
2020 Census VT Promotional Flyer (PDF)
News
- Governor Scott's Press Conference on Census and Census Jobs (Feb. 13)
- Seven Days Article on Mailings that Resemble the Census
- U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates Regarding COVID19
Vermont Partnership Specialists
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Gloria Bruce - West Charleston, VT - (802) 491-7859
Franklin, Lamoille, Orleans and Essex Counties - General -
Maxine Favreau - Sutton, VT - (802) 491-7901
Orange, Washington, Caledonia Counties - General -
Pete Hathaway - Hubbarton, VT - (802) 491-7860
Addison and Rutland Counties - General -
Theresa Rudolph - Bennington, VT - (802) 491-7861
Bennington County - General -
Thom Simmons - Chester, VT - (802) 491-7856
Sullivan County NH, Windsor and Windham Counties VT - General -
Bob Stock - Shelburne, VT - (518) 915-4493
Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties - General, State Complete Count Commission, Congressional, Governor, Legislature, and Burlington Area Census Office Liaison
Resources
- U.S. 2020 Census Page
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ALA Census Page
- Two Page Tip-Sheet (PDF), Guide to the Census (PDF, 22 pages), and Webinar (57 min.)
- Census 2020 Outreach to Communities of Color - Webinar | Slides (PDF) | Introductory Video
- Census Employment - The Census Bureau will be filling a large number of temporary field positions, including census takers, field supervisors, clerks, and office supervisors. You can read more about the positions here - Information about Jobs with the Census (PDF)
- WebJunction Resource on Public Libraries and the 2020 Census
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Governor's Executive Order - Governor Phil Scott Signs Order Creating Complete Count Committee (11/15/19)
- Full Executive Order (PDF)
- Walkthrough for less tech-savvy users, introducing the Census form and web forms in general
- Tips for Counting College Students
- Guide to Counting Rural America (PDF, 7 pages)
- Urban Institute - Article on Groups Concerned about Participating (PDF, 17 pages)
- Pew Research Center article - Most Adults Ready to Respond but Unsure of Details
Resources Related to Differently-Abled Citizens
- Census Bureau Website
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National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) Census Overview
- Why the Census Matters for People with Disabilities Regular Print (PDF) | Large-Print (Microsoft Word)