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MPA Remote Research Support
This guide will assist online MPA students learn how to access academic journal articles, databases, Interlibrary Loan, and use citation management tools (Zotero).
Remote Public Administration Research
Welcome to the Online MPA Program! This research guide will take you to key resources for public administration research which includes public policy, local government statistics, news, non-profit management and ethics. Please also check related guides for additional resources:
NonProfit Management - View best databases to locate peer reviewed articles
US Politics - Resources for every branch of the government
News - View SHU news subscriptions available online
Contact Librarians Remotely 24/7
- Your MPA Librarian is Michael MurphyContact Michael with questions at michael.murphy3@shu.edu. Are you new to the program? New to the library? Michael is happy to give you a virtual tour.
- Chat with a Librarian 24/7You can email us, or chat with a librarian 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from the convenience of your home! This service is staffed by SHU Librarians during normal business hours. During peak times or off-hours, your chat will be emailed to us to respond to.
- Book a Research ConsultationOur librarians provide guidance with all stages of the research process, including developing a research question, locating background information, narrowing or broadening topics, finding appropriate and credible sources. We are happy to help wherever you are in the research process!
- Subject LibrariansEvery academic department at SHU has a dedicated librarian who specializes in subject areas. These librarians available via chat, phone or online (Zoom, Teams).
- Data ServicesUniversity Libraries has a Data Services group that can help students locate, manage and analyze data. We help with Excel, SPSS, Stata, Qualtrics and data visualization tools. Make an appointment today!