BOOK CALL NUMBERS

Library of Congress Classification Outline
Online subject classification schedule of books.

DATABASES

American Presidency Project, The
Archival documents on the American Presidency, presidential addresses, etc.  Includes data, media, and election indexes.  Links to presidential libraries.

E-BOOKS/JOURNALS

U.S. Dept. of State, International Information Program
Electronic journals include Economic Perspectives, Global Issues, Issues of Democracy, U.S. Foreign Policy, and U.S. Society & Values.

Foreign Affairs
Full-text articles of journal.

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, The
Online reference on philosophers and their various theories.

Library of Congress Country Studies, The
Area Handbook Series.

Public Administration and Development
Wiley electronic journal.

Public Administration and Management: An Interactive Journal
A peer reviewed journal.

Standard Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Online refereed articles on philosophers and their theories.

U.S. Government Manual
Official handbook of the federal Government containing information on Legislative, Judicial and Executive Branches, etc.

World Factbook
Data and maps of countries of the world.

GATEWAYS

FirstGov.gov
“The U.S. Government’s Official Web Portal”

Political Resources on the Net
Best international site linking to parties, organizations, governments, etc. all over the world.

Political Science Resources on the Web
University of Michigan Library Documents Center provides extensive annotated searchable links.

POLY-CY
University of West Virginia provides extensive links to internet resources for political science, international affairs, public policy, and public affairs.

Public Affairs Web
Provides comprehensive information on public policy, pending legislation, candidacy, and elections. 

Research Resources for the Social Sciences
McGraw-Hill site includes extensive links on the Americas, Europe, International, Military and Defense, Human Rights, WTC … War Watching, etc.

Richard Kimber's Political Science Resources
Gateway to an extensive collection of links to major political and governmental sites

GOVERNMENT

Budget of the United States Government
Office of Management and Budget provides budget documents.

Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments
Directory of governments of the world.

Constitution of the United States of America.  Analysis and Interpretation

Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
Federal government site provides online access to current and/or historical legislative and legal, regulatory, Office of the President, demographic, economic, etc. publications.

Federal Election Commission
Campaign Finance Reports and Data.           

Government and UN Resources
Seton Hall University web research guides.

Library of Congress.  American Memory
Gateway to digitized American historical materials on 100+ thematic collections.

LLSDC's Legislative Source Book
“Quick Links to House and Senate Committee Hearings and Other Publications”

State and Local Government Resources
Seton Hall University provides links to various web resources for research on New Jersey and all other states at the state, county, and local levels.

Thomas
Database of legislative action provided by the Library of Congress.

U.S. Department of State  

            International Information Programs
            Provides information and resources on current issues and U.S. policy. 

                                Government and Politics
                               “An overview of the U.S. Government and the political system”

                                U.S. Society, Values, & Politics
                                Features include extensive resource links to “Issues in Focus” and “Topics in Depth.” 

Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents
Database of  official publication of Presidential statements, etc. released since 1993

NEWS

CNN Interactive AllPolitics
Daily political news with in-depth stories.

News Batch
“Your internet Guide to an Understanding of Policy issues.”

The Whitehouse
Whitehouse press information.

ORGANIZATIONS

ASPAnet:The American Political Science Association Online
Professional society provides news, articles, teaching resources, etc. on politics, government and public policies.

Center for Democracy & Technology
Nonprofit private public policy organization provides information on civil liberty issues online. 

Democratic Party, The

FAS: Federation of American Scientists
Public education organization provides a scientific perspective to public policy.

Moving Ideas. The Electronic Policy Network
Provides policy news from 100 organizations.  Includes the nonpartisan Center for Policy Alternatives (CPA). Features “On the Hill,” “In the Fight,” and “Issues in Depth.”

opensecrets.org
"The Web Site of the Center for Responsive Politics"

OYEZ
“U.S. Supreme Court Multimedia”

Project Vote Smart
Covers candidates’ and elected officials’ biographies, positions on issues, voting records, campaign finances and interest group ratings.

Public Affairs
PAW provides the latest information and ideas on candidates, public issues, legislation, state and local ballot measures, and public affairs professionals.

Republican National Committee

RESEARCH

National Election Studies
Data on voting public opinion, and political participation.

NORC - National Opinion Research Center
A national organization for research in economics, population, education, child development, public health, health care, substance abuse, mental health and criminal justice.  Includes the General Social Survey GSS).

The Pew Research Center
An independent opinion research organization on attitudes toward the press, politics and public policy.

PollingReport.com
"An independent nonpartisan resource on trends in American public opinion"

Public Affairs
PAW provides the latest information and ideas on candidates, public issues, legislation, state and local ballot measures, and public affairs professionals

The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
Contains national opinion surveys since 1935.

STATISTICS

FedStats
Gateway to statistics from US federal agencies.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
The online National Data book contains statistics on social and economic conditions in the U.S.

Your Congress.com
Citizen’s guide to Congressional demographics, directories, news, etc.

STYLE MANUALS

Classroom Writing Center
Seton Hall University Library provides links to online writing and research resources, including various style manual guides.

 

 

Updated: 06/08/09                          since 05/05/05
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