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The Political Science collection is dedicated to the study of American Politics, Western European Governments, comparative politics, international relations, and political theory. Additional interests in the fields of Peace Studies and Public Policy are also included in the selection criteria. The library supports both undergraduate and graduate research studies and curriculum. Materials are collected in a wide range of formats including books, serials, CD-ROMs, and videos.

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Recommended Resources (All Resources: 60 databases | 317 e-journals )

Catalog of U.S. government publications

Coverage:
1976-
Finding tool for electronic and print publications from the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Provides direct links to publications that are available online. With more than 500,000 records generated since July 1976, the catalog will grow to include records for publications dating back to the late 1800s. Online counterpart of the Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications (printed version ceased with Dec. 2004). The Monthly Catalog should be consulted for pre-1976 indexing.
GPO access

Provides free electronic access to information products produced by the U.S. Federal Government's legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Information provided on this site is the official, published version; information retrieved from GPO Access can be used without restriction, unless specifically noted.
GPO monthly catalog (see Catalog of U.S. government publications)
International political science abstracts

Coverage:
1989-
Provides indexing and abstracts to articles on political science published in scholarly journals and yearbooks worldwide. Usage info: Licensed for one simultaneous user.
LexisNexis congressional

Provides daily updated U.S. legislative information, including full text of bills starting in 1989, public laws starting in 1988, committee reports starting in 1990, House and Senate documents starting in 1995, Congressional Record starting in 1985, Federal Register starting in 1980, and Congressional Indexes 1789-1969.Search ND Law catalog for full-text documents on microfiche
Observatorio politico autonomico

Coverage:
Began in 2001.
PAIS International

Coverage:
1915-
Contains citations and abstracts to print and electronic articles, books, and government publications on issues of public policy, including politics, government, economy, marine policy, and law.
Polling the nations

A compilation of questions and responses from more than 12,000 national, state, local and special surveys, conducted by 700 polling organizations in the United States and 70 other countries from 1986 through the present. Each record in the database consists of one poll question and the participants' responses. Records are indexed by subject matter, publication year, general and specific location, and survey method. Other information provided includes: source name and contact information, sample size, and notes on the sample population. Usage info: Licensed for 4 simultaneous users.
Resolucoes do Senado Federal

Coverage:
1946/2002 produced in 2003.
STAT-USA Internet

Provides access to approximately 3,000 statistical publications including economic and trade related records. Access info: Password required -- available at the BIC (Business Information Center) and Hesburgh Reference
World news connection

Coverage:
1996-
Offers translated and English language news and information compiled from non-United States media sources. Coverage includes political, environmental, scientific, technical, and socioeconomic issues and events. Contains information derived from full-text and summaries of newspaper articles, conference proceedings, television and radio broadcasts, periodicals, and non-classified technical reports. Usage info: Licensed for one simultaneous user.For 1974-1996 use Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) daily reports 1974-1996
Worldwide political science abstracts

Coverage:
1975-
"CSA Worldwide Political Science Abstracts is building on the merged backfiles of Political Science Abstracts, published by IFI/Plenum, 1975-2000, and ABC POL SCI, published by ABC-CLIO, 1984-2000. The database provides citations, abstracts, and indexing of the international serials literature in political science and its complementary fields, including international relations, law, and public administration/policy"--Online factsheet.