Keep the Census timeseries catalog close at hand
Have Notis periodically retrieve timeseries dataset metadata so you can find relevant sources faster.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
List Timeseries Datasets (JSON)
List available Census timeseries datasets and their metadata.
Why this helps
Finding the right timeseries source can take repeated searching across catalogs and documentation.
- Lists available timeseries datasets in a DCAT Catalog JSON response.
- Includes metadata about variables and geography options.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Addresszen and Census bureau once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation named Census Timeseries Catalog Refresh.
- 3Tell Notis to retrieve the Census timeseries dataset catalog in JSON and summarize datasets relevant to the research topics you provide.
- 4Pick a recurring schedule and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test one run and review the catalog report.
Questions about this workflow
What does the timeseries catalog include?
It returns catalog metadata for available timeseries datasets, including descriptions, variables, and geography options.
Can Notis choose topics automatically?
Provide the topics you care about in the automation instruction so Notis can summarize relevant catalog entries.
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