The Economist Atlas Reference ATLAS G1046.G1E29 1992(view catalog record)
Geographic and socio-economic information on the countries/regions
of the world is presented in both graphical and textual format.
The New International Atlas Reference ATLAS G1021.R23 1994(view catalog record)
Rand McNally’s comprehensive international atlas.
The State of the World Atlas Reference ATLAS G1021.K46 1995(view catalog record)
A unique view of current affairs covering such topics
as racism and gender politics, freedom of expression, environmental
pressures, as well as more traditional socio-economic issues. A Strategic Atlas: Comparative Geopolitics of the World’s
Powers Reference ATLAS G1046.F1C513 1990(view catalog record)
Presents graphic and textual information that depicts
many of the geopolitical aspects involved in international relations.
The World Bank Atlas Reference ATLAS G1046.G1W6 2004 (view catalog record)
Presents graphic and textual statistics concerning major demographic
and socio-economic issues of World Bank member nations. Webster's New Geographical Dictionary. Springfield, Mass.
: Merriam-Webster, c1997. Information Desk G103.5 .W42 1997(view catalog record)
An alphabetical listing of major geographical locations with
brief descriptions. 3rd edition.
Bibliographies
A Bibliography of British History, 1914-1989 Reference DA30.B539 1996 (view catalog record)
Civil War Diaries and Personal Narratives, 1960-1994.
E464 .L47 1998(view catalog record)
A Selected Bibliography of Books in the General Collections of
the Library of Congress. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress,
1998.
Biographical Resources
American National Biography. New York : Oxford University
Press, 1999 Reference CT213 .A68(view catalog record)
Biography and Genealogy Master Index Reference CT213.B56.(view catalog record)
Provides citations to biographical sketches in some 350 works
of collective biography and related sources; multiple citations
are given for many names.
Biography Digest Reference CT103.5.B5(view catalog record)
Includes books in the English language wherever published,
biographical material form over 2,000 periodicals, and obituaries
of national and international importance from the New York
Times. All types of biographical material are covered:
pure biography, letters, diaries, memoirs, journals, genealogies,
fiction, drama, poetry, bibliographies, obituaries, pictorial
works, and juvenile literature. Drexel Library owns
the print edition of this index through 1984.
Current Biography Yearbook. Reference CT100.C97(view catalog record)
Annual publication of biographies for the year's most intriguing
people from around the world. Publication is available from
1940 to the present.
The Dictionary of National Biography Reference CT773.D55(view catalog record)
Brief authoritative biographies of famous deceased people
from the British Isles and colonies.
The National Faculty Directory Reference L901 .N34
Publication of faculty names and addresses at academic institutions
in the United States. A good way to locate scholars in all
fields of study. 3 volumes.
The New York Times Obituaries Index, 1858-1968 Reference CT213 .N47 (view catalog record)
Index to obituaries appearing in the New York Times newspaper.
A useful resource for finding a quick biography of historical
figures.
Who's Who. London, A. & C. Black Reference DA28 .W62(view catalog record)
Previous editions 1935-present are located in stacks.
Books
in Print® A comprehensive database of books currently in print and available
from publishers. -
Book Review Index Reference Z6514.C7 B72I(view catalog record)
Index to book reviews that have been published in periodical
literature. Search by author or title and year.
Book Review Digest Reference Z6514.C47B72(view catalog record)
Library holdings cover the dates 1905 to 1997. More recent
book reviews may be found by searching
Reviews in American History E171.R47 (view catalog record)
Journal containing book reviews regarding American history.
The Library has bound volumes for 1973-1990 and 1992-present.
Some issues are also available electronically on the JSTOR
- database.
Databases
Academic
Search Premier This database covers all disciplines with indexing for nearly
3000 periodicals. It contains the full text of articles for
over 1200 periodicals beginning in 1990. -
FirstSearch Password-restricted to SJU students, faculty, and staff. Password
may be obtained at the Information Desk.
LexisNexis
Academic
This is a special collection of LexisNexis databases
designed to meet the needs of educational institutions. It
contains hundreds of full text files with news, business, legal,
and medical information. The News Legal Research and Reference categories
are good starting places for the political science researcher.-
Students of government will find more detailed information
on the federal legislative process in LexisNexis
Congressional - .
Analyzes investment risk factors for seven socio-economic
regions: Asia & the Pacific, Eastern Europe, Western Europe,
Middle East & North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, North & Central
America, and South America. Contains abstracts of 18-month
and 5-year forecasts of risks pertaining to financial transfer,
direct investment, and export markets. -
Dictionaries and
Encyclopedias
Dictionary of 20th-Century World Politics Reference JA61.S53 1993(view catalog record)
More than 4,000 entries covering the history, people,
theories, and ideas of 20th century international politics.
Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology (4 vols.) Reference GN307.E52 1996(view catalog record)
Contains 340 articles that cover the topics central
to cultural anthropology.
Encyclopedia of Democracy (4vols.) Reference JC423.E53 1995(view catalog record)
Over 400 articles on countries, geographical regions, historical
eras, individuals, philosophical concepts, and other issues
important to the understanding of Democracy.
Encyclopedia of the Third World (3 vols.) Reference HC59.7.K87(view catalog record)
Describes the dominant political, economic, and social
systems of 122 third world countries.
Encyclopedia of World Cultures (10 vols.) Reference GN307.E53 1991(view catalog record)
Organized geographically, culture descriptions include history,
economy, marriage and family, religion, etc.
Heads of States and Governments: A Worldwide Encyclopedia
of Over 2,300 Leaders, 1945 Through 1992 Reference D412.L46 1994(view catalog record)
Contains biographical information on the heads of states
and governments for over 200 countries.
The International Organizations and World Order Dictionary Reference JX1995.A4595 1992(view catalog record)
Contains definitions and significance of central concepts,
institutions, and events in political science.
International Relations: A Political Dictionary Reference JX1226.P55 1995(view catalog record)
Contains definitions, historical background and cross-references
for over 700 International Relations terms.
World History: A Dictionary of Important People, Places,
and Events from Ancient Times to the Present Reference D9.W47 1994(view catalog record)
This general reference dictionary for history contains nearly
10,000 entries and 135 historical outlines.
Government and
Legal Resources
Encyclopedia
of the United States Congress Reference JK1067.E63 1995 (view catalog record)
Descriptive alphabetically organized entries on the
Congress from Abortion to Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. Bibliographic
references are included for further research. Contains a useful
glossary of legislative terms. 4 Vols.
Code
of Federal Regulations GPO Access. United States
Government Printing Office.
The CFR's 50 titles provide the guidelines for the
Executive Branch's administration of government programs. Proposed
changes to the regulations appear in the Federal Register for
public review, comment, and notification before inclusion in
the Code.
Also available from LexisNexis
Congressional - .
Congressional Quarterly's Guide to U.S. Elections Washington,
D.C.: Congressional Quarterly; 1994. Reference JK1967.C662 1994(view catalog record)
This comprehensive work follows 200 years of United
States electoral history. It is divided into 3 parts: Political
Parties, Presidential Elections, and Gubernatorial and Congressional
Elections. Tables and figures provide a wealth of statistical
information.
CQ Weekly Report Reference JK1.C15(view catalog record)
Weekly publication that reviews the actions of Congress on
current legislative issues. Special feature articles, roll
call votes, and the status of major bills are part of the coverage.
Volumes from earlier years are useful for the historical study
of legislation. The print version of this publication was
canceled by the Library in 2001. The most recent issues
are available on Academic
Search Premier.
Congressional
Record; Proceedings and Debates of the Congress
Official record of the proceedings for both the House and
Senate. It should be noted that this is not a verbatim transcript.
Members have the privilege of revising their statements before
the final publication. Useful for locating issues of debate
and amendments to legislation. Holdings begin with the 95th
Congress. (Also available through LexisNexis
Congressional - .) SUDOC will vary depending on range
of years X.95-1: or
X/A.102-1. SUDOCX1.1A.
Congressional Staff Directory Information Desk JK1012.C65(view catalog record)
This directory lists the names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of the members of Congress and their staffs. Specific information
can be located on committees, joint committees and subcommittees
of the House and Senate. Brief biographical sketches are available
for many of the key staffers on Capitol Hill. Illustrated with
congressional district maps, and photographs of the representatives.
Current edition at Information Desk.
LexisNexis
Congressional Reference KF8744.S86 1995(view catalog record)
This is a comprehensive web-based service available to the
University community for locating United States Congressional
information. Its more than 25 years of coverage makes searching
the Drexel Library's legislative microfiche collections an
easy undertaking. The service includes: full-text legislation
and testimony, Congressional biographical and financial data,
and regulatory and statutory resources. -
This volume contains several page biographies on all justices
of the Supreme Court from 1789-1995. The bibliographical section
at the end lists sources for locating information on specific
justices.
Executive
Orders National Archives and Records Administration.
Electronic index from the National Archives and Records
Administration to Executive Orders of the President beginning
in 1961 with the Franklin D. Roosevelt Administration and continuing
through the present with President George W. Bush. WWW <http://www.nara.gov/fedreg/eo.html#top>
Federal
Register GPO Access.United States Government Printing
Office.
Published each working day that the Federal government
is open for business, the Federal Register is intended to keep
the general public informed of changes in agency regulations.
Subjects may range from medical implants to purchasing requirements.
Issues are also available on LexisNexis
Congressional - and through GPO Access. WWW <http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/>
Federal Staff Directory Information Desk JK723.E9F44(view catalog record)
This directory lists the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of staff members from the various Federal agencies in
Washington. The same information is given for regional branch
offices. Brief biographical sketches are provided for key government
officials.
Encyclopedia of the American Presidency Reference JK511.E53 1991(view catalog record)
Alphabetical coverage of presidential topics from ABM (Antiballistic Ballistic
Missile System) to Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co.(Supreme Court Case). Each
entry is authoritative and includes bibliographic references. Appendices
provide personal, election, and cabinet information.
GPO
Access United States Government Printing Office.
This is the official internet web site for many United
States government publications. It includes the Code
of Federal Regulations, the Federal
Register, and the United
States Code . Judicial Staff Directory Information Desk KF8700.A19 J83(view catalog record)
The directory lists names, addresses, and telephone numbers
for Federal court and judicial personnel. There are brief biographies
for 1,900 judges and staff members.
Introduction to United States Government Information
Sources Reference Z1223.Z7M665 1996
Designed as a textbook for library schools, this publication
is a valuable asset to anyone seeking government information.
The chapters are comprehensive and include detailed illustrations.
References to print, CD-ROM, and online resources.
Presidential
Libraries Links to the presidential libraries from the National
Archives and Records Administration.
Public
Papers of the Presidents of the United States J80.A283
Compilation of Presidential messages, speeches, and statements
beginning with the Eisenhower Administration continuing through
the present. Retrospective sets were completed for Herbert
Hoover and Harry Truman. Privately published volumes exist
for many of the presidents including Woodrow Wilson and Franklin
Roosevelt. Recent volumes of President Clinton's paper are
available on the web.
A Compilation of the Messages and
Papers of the President, 1789-1897 J80.A4(view catalog record)
Originally published under the authority of the 52nd Congress
in 1897, this multi-volume series contains Presidential documents
beginning with George Washington and ending with William McKinley.
It should be noted that the material is not inclusive. A good
starting place for historical research on the Presidency.
United States Statutes at Large Reference KF50.U5(view catalog record)
Permanent Public
Laws (PL) of
the United States as passed by Congress and signed by the
President. They are numbered sequentially. Example: PL
103-145. Laws are later incorporated into the appropriate
title of the UnitedStates
Code for
easy subject accessibility. Multi-volume set.
United States Congressional Serial Set
This set consists of House reports, Senate reports, House
documents, Senate treaty documents, and Senate executive reports.
Drexel Library's collection begins with the 95th Congress.
The documents allow the user to track the historical development
of legislation. Access to these publications is by Superintendent
of Documents number (SUDOC). References can be located through
the use of the GPO SilverPatter Monthly Catalog or LexisNexis
Congressional - online. SUDOCY1.1/2
The
United States Government Manual
Washington, D.C.: Office of the Federal Register, National
Archives and Records Administration; 1975-Present.
Official handbook of the Federal Government. It provides
basic background information on the legislative, executive and
judicial branches. Quasi-governmental agencies, commissions,
and international organizations to which the United States belongs
are also described. Earlier editions are available in the stacks.
Current edition at Information Desk.
Washington Information Directory Inforamtoin Desk F192.3.W33
This publication provides names, addresses, and telephone
numbers for private, nonprofit, and government organizations
located in Washington D.C. Chapters are divided into topical
areas such as national security, economics and business, health,
education, and etc. Departmental organization charts and a
map of Capitol Hill are included.
Handbooks and
Guides
The American Historical Association's Guide to Historical
Literature Reference D20.A55 1995 (view catalog record)
More than 27,00 annotated citations to publications dating
from 1961 to 1992 covering 48 periods in world history. 2 vols.
American Military History: A Guide to
Reference and Information Sources Reference E181.B58 1995(view catalog record)
Provides an overview of reference resources for the study
of American military history from the Colonial Period through
the Persian Gulf War.
Europa World Year Book (Annual) Information Desk D2.E91(view catalog record)
Detailed country information arranged alphabetically.
Includes an introductory survey, statistical survey, government,
political parties, constitution, religion, press, publishers,
radio and television, finance, trade and industry. For information
on specific regions, consult the following companion volumes:
Library Research Guide to History Reference D16.F87 (view catalog record)
A procedure manual for writing term papers in history. Covers
everything from selecting a topic to the mechanics of gathering
information from various sources in historical literature.
The Time Tables of History: A Horizontal
Linkage of People and Events Reference D11.G78 1991 (view catalog record)
Chronological tables of the people , places and events that
shaped world history.
International Instruments of the United Nations Reference K3238.I58 1997(view catalog record)
A compilation of important agreements, charters, conventions,
and other important documents adopted by the UN General Assembly
from 1945-1995
Constitutions of the World Reference K3157.E5M33 1995(view catalog record) Presents a structural summary of the more important
rules of the constitution for 80 nations.
Political Handbook of the World (Annual) Reference JF37.P76(view catalog record)
Contains essential demographic and political information
on every country in the world.
Statesman’s Year-Book: Statistical and Historical Annual
of the States of the World (Annual) Information Desk JA51.S79(view catalog record)
Concise manual containing descriptive and statistical
information on governments throughout the world. Treaties
in Force(Annual) Reference JX2361929c
A list of treaties and other international agreements of the
United States on record with the Department of State. World
Factbook (Annual) Reference G122.U56 (view catalog record)
Published by the U.S. Central
Intelligence Agency, the Factbook provides
geographic, demographic, economic, political, and military
information for all nations.
Statistical
Abstract of the United States Information DESK HA202.U58 (view catalog record)
Annual statistical snap shot of the United States. Previous
volumes are located in the Library stacks. Statistical Abstract of the World Reference HA154.S83(view catalog record)
Statistical information for countries from around the world.
Coverage includes: population, education, economics and government.
Newspaper Index
The New York Times - Thenational newspaper of record. Contains
bibliographic information and full text of the New York Times [Eastern
edition] from January 1994 to the present. Stock tables, photographs,
and other graphic content are not included. Earlier years of
the New York Times are available on microfilm. Consult The Library Catalog for
holdings details.
The Times (London) Index. Reference AI21.T459(view catalog record)
Detailed alphabetical index to the Times of Londonnewspaper
with references to date, page, and column. The newspaper is
available in full text on LexisNexis
Academic - from
1980-Present.
Palmer's Index to the Times Newspaper (London) Reference AI21.T459(view catalog record)
Retrospective index to the Timesof London created
by a London bookseller by the name of Samuel Palmer. The entire
set indexes the paper from 1790-June 1941. Drexel Library owns
1790 and 1796-1850 with the corresponding microfilm. The years
1901-1920 have just been added to the collection in film.
Periodical Indexes
and Abstracts
Essay and General Literature Index Reference Z6514.E8 E78(view catalog record)
Drexel Library has the print from 1900-1989.
Humanities Index Reference AI3.H8(view catalog record)
A general index to periodicals covering the subjects of art,
history, literature, and religion and other humanities. Drexel
Library owns the print for years 1975-1984. Previous title Social
Sciences and Humanities Index 1965-1976 and International
Index 1910-1964.
Modern Language Association of America. MLA International
Bibliography of Books and Articles on the Modern Languages
and Literatures Reference P30.M68
Provides bibliographic citations for books and articles that
cover aspects of Russian Literature. MLA
International bibliography - is also available as
an electronic database.
Nineteenth Century Readers Guide to Periodical Literature,
1890-1899: with supplementary Indexing, 1900-1922 Reference AI3. R279(view catalog record)
Social Sciences Index Reference H49.9.S6(view catalog record)
General index covering subjects from anthropology and economics
to international relations and sociology. Drexel Library owns
the print for years 1974-1992. Previous title Social Sciences
and Humanities Index 1965-1976 and International
Index 1910-1964.
World Wide Web
Department of State Designated United States government body for diplomatic representation
in foreign countries.
Country Studies.
Area Handbook Series(Irregular U.S. Government Updates)
Describes and analyzes political, economic, social, and national
security systems and institutions in detail for over 100 countries.
Over ninety countries are available on the Web. Reference Search the online catalog under ‘Browse
Title’ by typing:[Country Name], A Country Study to obtain the
call number.
Library of Congress The American Memory project is an electronic library
of some of the LC's most important historical collections from
the 200 plus year history of the United States.
United Nations Home Page
Organization formed out of the ashes of World War II to promote
international peace and cooperation among nations.
Christopher O. Dixon
Government Information Services / Reference Librarian
Saint Joseph's University
The New York Times - 
The national newspaper of record. Contains
bibliographic information and full text of the New York Times [Eastern
edition] from January 1994 to the present. Stock tables, photographs,
and other graphic content are not included. Earlier years of
the New York Times are available on microfilm. Consult The Library Catalog for
holdings details.
