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FP130
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SOURCE |
FORMAT |
DESCRIPTION |
Online |
233 electronic books covering not only history but politics and many interdisciplinary topics |
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Print and online |
Profiles of members of Congress and their records, governors, elections, districts |
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Print and online |
Each journal issue focuses on a current political topic, including background, legislation, and both sides of the topic |
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Print and online |
Electronic version is searched as a database. Each print issue is on a single topic with international perspectives |
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Print and online |
Profiles of members of Congress, districts, committees, and campaign finance |
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Print and online |
Electronic version is searched as a database. Each print issue covers a single topic with background, current assessment, and “pro and con” views. This is a great source for charts/graphs and as a quick overview of a topic. |
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Print and online |
Covers the U.S. Congress, status of bills and votes, committee activity, etc. |
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Online |
166 electronic books in a variety of subject areas, including political science |
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Reference books |
Print (Book stacks on first floor) |
Specialized scholarly books on many current political topics and background on topics unfamiliar to you. Ask a librarian to show you. |
OTHER SUGGESTIONS:
To browse the shelves for print reference books or books in the general collection, here are some broad call numbers areas:
HV – crime, prisons, capital punishment, drugs, gun control, terrorism
JC – civil liberties, individual rights, privacy
JF – American politics, electoral systems, voting
KF – U.S. Constitution and amendments, Supreme Court, court cases on topics
R – medical issues like euthanasia
Some topics like abortion, affirmative action, and stem cell research are interdisciplinary and can be in several different call number sections, depending on the specific focus of the book.
Besides books, there are hearings in Congress and other Congressional publications on most current political issues. Publications of the Government are called “Government Documents.” They are listed in the library catalog and many are available online.
Ask the librarian at the Reference Desk to help you find sources on your particular topic.
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Last updated: 24 August 2009