Describes in detail most aspects of the 1970 census, from its early stages of research and planning through the tabulation, publication, and dissemination of the final results.

"This directory, which updates the 1966 volume of the same name, provides table-by-table descriptions of statistical reports on areas smaller than States." Includes report issued by federal agencies before Jan. 1, 1977. Topical arrangement. Each entry gives in tabular format subject, details, areas to which data apply, frequency, and sources. Miscellaneous appendixes. Index.

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index.