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Academic OneFile 1980 - current. Interdisciplinary index covering over 10,000 scholarly and popular journals and magazines. Most references include full-text or links to full-text. Contains all of Expanded Academic Index ASAP. Coverage of scientific journals is limited. Shortcuts: go/onefile (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/onefile (off-campus).
PAIS International Indexes journals, books, and documents covering global public policy and social issues in all disciplines. 1972 - current. For 1915 -1976, switch to PAIS Archive (click on Specific Database link to choose PAIS Archive). Go shortcut = go/pais
JSTOR Full-text archive of over 700 scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences covering all issues published, except for the last 2 to 5 years. This is a subscription resource; for off-campus access, enter your Middlebury username and password when prompted. Shortcuts: go/jstor (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/jstor (off-campus). 
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe Academic Universe provides access to the full text of national and international newspapers, magazines, wire services, and more. It also includes business, financial, and legal information, including laws, regulations, cases, and EU law. The non-English language news link includes news in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Go shortcut = go/lexis (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/lexis (off-campus)
ABSEES American Bibliography of Slavic and East European Studies. Also includes Eurasian Studies. Provides information on East-Central Europe and the former Soviet Union. The majority of content originally published in the US and Canada. 1939 - present. See also the European version EBSEES. Note: American Bibliography of Slavic and East European Studies
AfricaBib AfricaBib.org provides access to multiple databases, including:
Alternative Press Index Indexes over 250 alternative, radical, and left periodicals, newspapers, and magazines covering cultural, gender, economic, political & social change. 1991 - present online. 1969 - 1990 available in print.
Bibliography of Asian Studies (BAS) Indexes mainly western language publications on all parts of Asia and all subjects. 1971 - present online. 1941 - 1970 available in print. Main Library Reference DS5 .A1
CIAO - Columbia International Affairs Online A selection of full-text books, conference reports, and working papers on international affairs.
Congressional Research Service Reports (on Open CRS) CRS is a non-partisan research service for Congress. Open CRS provides citizens access to Congressional Research Service Reports already in the public domain. NCSE provides an alternative site (focusing on environmental issues).
Contemporary Women's Issues Index for international information on women.
CQ Researcher Full-text of Congressional Quarterly Researcher, which follows current and controversial issues of the day. For each issue it includes a summary, all the pros and cons, bibliographies, and more. Go shortcut = go/cq Note: Search alone or with other CQ databases
CQ Weekly Full-text of Congressional Quarterly Weekly Reports which follow congressional actions. Includes floor votes. 1983 to current. Go shortcut = go/cq Note: Search alone or with other CQ databases
EastView Universal Databases (Russian and English) Includes Russian Central Newspapers (66), Social Sciences & Humanities Periodicals (80); Military & Security Periodicals (1); and Current Digest of the Post-Soviet Press. Dates of coverage vary.
Eldis (Development Information) A web gateway to development information from over 7,500 development organizations. Includes full-text documents with summaries. Eldis also includes resource guides and country profiles. Also good for environmental topics.
Ethnic News Watch A full-text collection in English and Spanish of the newspapers, magazines, and journals of the U.S. ethnic, minority, and native press from the mid 1980s to present.
Google Scholar Searches for many types of primarily scholarly sources including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts and articles, from academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories, universities and other organizations. Some documents will be available for free while others require a subscription or a one-time access fee. Tips: Note: Preferences can be set to link directly to articles in Middlebury collections. (See above)
HAPI- Hispanic American Periodicals Index Indexes journals, book reviews, and documents in the social sciences, arts, and humanities. Focuses on Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Hispanics in the U.S. Go shortcut = go/hapi
HLAS-Handbook of Latin American Studies Indexes journals, books, documents, and reports on Latin America with good coverage of Latin American publications from 1935 to current. Search in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Go shortcut = go/hlas
International Political Science Abstracts Main Reference JA36 .I5 (1951 - current). Note: Print and Online Resource
2007 - present available online.
Latin American Database Full-text articles from contemporary Latin American and Mexican publications. Click on search.
Philosopher's Index 1940 - present. Includes journal articles, books, book chapters such as contributions to anthologies, and book reviews. The Philosopher's Index monitors over 550 journals from more than 40 countries and is updated quarterly.
ProQuest Social Science Journals The database includes over 565 titles, with more than 330 available in full text.
Rohatyn Center for International Affairs Working Papers Based here at Middlebury College.
Social Sciences Citation Index Indexes core scholarly social science journals worldwide. Search by cited authors or works, or search by words in the bibliographic citations. Go shortcut = go/wos Note: access through Web of Science
Source OECD Access to all Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) Statistical Databases (except IEA Databases); all OECD E-books, and all OECD periodicals. To find specific data, choose the appropriate database or use the INDEX OF STATISTICAL VARIABLES. Go shortcut = go/oecd
Westlaw Campus Research Full-text collection of legal, news, and business information sources. Legal resources include law reviews and journals; law encyclopedias and legal guides; cases (all Supreme Court, federal, and state cases); statutes (including USCA and state codes/laws); federal regulations (including the Federal Register and CFR); European Union materials (including treaty, legislative, and case law materials). See Product Brochure and Campus Help for more details. Go shortcut = go/westlaw
Women in Politics Bibliographic Database This database contains bibliographical references on books and articles dealing with women in politics.
EastView Universal Databases (Russian and English) Includes Russian Central Newspapers (66), Social Sciences & Humanities Periodicals (80); Military & Security Periodicals (1); and Current Digest of the Post-Soviet Press. Dates of coverage vary.
Keesing's Record of World Events News summaries. Full-text access back to 1987 (archive goes back to 1931, which is searchable, but Midd only has access to partial text).
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe Academic Universe provides access to the full text of national and international newspapers, magazines, wire services, and more. It also includes business, financial, and legal information, including laws, regulations, cases, and EU law. The non-English language news link includes news in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Go shortcut = go/lexis (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/lexis (off-campus)
The New York Times Searchable full text back to the first issue (1851 until 2 years ago). The collection includes digital reproductions of text and images, providing access to every page from every available issue. Note: Digital full-text edition from Proquest
Newspaper Direct 45 day archive of full-color, full-page scanned images of over 700 newspapers from 76 countries in 38 languages.
Newspapers in Microform. Foreign Countries Comprehensive listing by country and city of newspapers available in microform. Middlebury does not have historical runs of most international newspapers (except The Times, LeMonde, PAIS, and several Russian ones - check Midcat for holdings). However, you may be able to borrow several months of a newspaper through Interlibrary Loan if it is on microfilm. You can use the index to another newspaper to help identify dates of important events. If you need assistance, ask a librarian. Note: Located in Interlibrary Loan Office
El Pais Major newspaper from Spain, now available online. 1983- current. 
ProQuest Historical Newspapers Search the digitized full-text and images of the New York Times (1851-2004); Wall Street Journal (1889-1990); Los Angeles Times (1881-1986); Washington Post (1877-1991); Chicago Tribune (1849-1986); Christian Science Monitor (1908-1994); Atlanta Constitution (1869-1939).
ProQuest Newspapers (current) Includes Chicago Tribune (1985 - present); Los Angeles Times (1985 - present); + National Newspapers Premier (24 newspapers including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, along with a selection of titles from across the U.S.)
The Times of London (1850-current) This international newspaper may be relevant to many other country topics, or its indexing may help you find subjects in other papers. Microfilm #194 and Current Newspapers section. Print Index, 1850 - current. (several months delay) REF AI 21 .T35. Online Index from the Times website . 1985 - present. Note: searching is free. Online articles are not. You can get the articles for free from our microfilm. Available full-text on Lexis Nexis 1985 - present. Choose from the Sources link in the top menu bar or select World News, then European News, then choose the Times from the Source List. For older issues, see Times of London Digital Archive 1785 - 1985. Note: Active MIDCAT search. Multiple access, but excluding the Digital Archive.
Westlaw Campus Research Full-text collection of legal, news, and business information sources. Legal resources include law reviews and journals; law encyclopedias and legal guides; cases (all Supreme Court, federal, and state cases); statutes (including USCA and state codes/laws); federal regulations (including the Federal Register and CFR); European Union materials (including treaty, legislative, and case law materials). See Product Brochure and Campus Help for more details. Go shortcut = go/westlaw
World-Newspapers.com Website that provides links to online newspapers (some papers may require a subscription).
NExpress Use the
button in Midcat to search for and request items from a consortia of 6 other northeastern libraries, Middlebury borrowers can also visit these libraries and check out items directly. These libraries are: Williams, Bates, Bowdoin, Wellesley, Colby, and Northeastern University. See the NExpress page for full details.
WorldCat Use this union catalog of over 40 million books, documents, reports, and media from libraries worldwide to identify books to request via InterLibrary Loan. If we don't own the book and you want to borrow it from another library, click on the ILL icon from the record.
European Union Internet Resources Web Guide and links from the University of California Berkeley Library. Categories include: EU Institutions & Bodies; EU by Subject; EU Documents by Type; and other information.
Foreign Affairs Online Web guide with links related to International Relations, International Law, and U.S. Foreign Policy.
Government Information Web Guide (UC Berkeley) Library subject guide with links to free and subscription-based resources. Includes foreign governments and international organizations.
Greg's List: Useful Links for Political Info For additional resources, see this collection of links from CQ Politics.
Intute: Social Sciences The best web resources for education and research, selected and evaluated by a network of subject specialists. The Social Science section was created by combining Altis and SOSIG (Social Science Information Gateway). University of Bristol & other UK institutions.
South China Sea (WWW Virtual Library) Edited by Professor David Rosenberg, Middlebury College. Focuses on South China Sea regional development, environment, and security issues. See Also the South China Sea Research Guide.
Archive of European Information Electronic repository for EU documents and independently-produced research materials.
Book of the States Includes directory of state elected officials and numerous statistical tables on state finances and more. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference JK2403 .B6 (earlier years in stacks).
Catalog of U.S. Government Publications The CGP is the finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive records for historical and current publications and provides direct links to those that are available online. Users can search by authoring agency, title, subject, and general key word, or click on "Advanced Search" for more options. Useful for identifying government documents not owned by Middlebury (and thus not in Midcat) but available via interlibrary loan. 1976 - present.
Congressional Research Service Reports (on Open CRS) CRS is a non-partisan research service for Congress. Open CRS provides citizens access to Congressional Research Service Reports already in the public domain. NCSE provides an alternative site (focusing on environmental issues).
CQ Historic Documents Published since 1972, each volume includes approximately 100 primary source documents covering the most significant events of the year. These documents range from presidential speeches, international agreements, Supreme Court decisions to U.S. governmental reports. For CQ Electronic Library, Go shortcut = go/cq
Europa (European Union) The portal site of the European Union. It provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration...all legislation currently in force or under discussion, .. the websites of each of the EU institutions and .. policies administered by the European Union..." Also see Archive of European Integration
European Union Internet Resources Web Guide and links from the University of California Berkeley Library. Categories include: EU Institutions & Bodies; EU by Subject; EU Documents by Type; and other information.
Government Information Library Subject Guide (Middlebury) For additional sources of Government Information compiled by Middlebury's Government Documents Librarian.
Government Information Web Guide (UC Berkeley) Library subject guide with links to free and subscription-based resources. Includes foreign governments and international organizations.
GPO Access (Government Printing Office) Gateway to U.S. government documents which includes the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications; the Congressional Record; Congressional Bills, Laws, and Reports; Federal Register and CFR; Budget of the U.S. Government; Supreme Court decisions; Public Papers of the Presidents; and much more.
Latin American & Caribbean Government Documents Project "Organizes and describes the many Latin American and Caribbean official documents appearing on the Internet."
National Conference of State Legislatures NCSL is a bipartisan organization that serves the legislators and staffs of the nation's 50 states. Among other things, their website includes information on state-related issues; elections; and links to state legislative websites.
Our Documents 100 "milestone" documents of U.S. history from the National Archives.
State and Local Government on the Net A directory of official state, county, and city government websites.
State and Local Government [year] Collection of articles on a variety of topics (ex. politics, legislatures, governors, media, courts, bureaucracies) currently affecting state politics and government. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks JK2403 .S715 [year]
United States Government Manual "Provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches..." and quasi-official agencies, international organizations, etc. including descriptions and contact information. Main Library Reference JK421 .A3, previous years in Gov Docs. Also available online. Note: Online and Print Resource
Vermont.gov website Official state website for Vermont. See also the Vermontiana Guide for additional resources in the Main Library Vermont Collection and online.
White Papers of the Government (Chinese) Chinese government position papers on a variety of issues (ex. human rights; national defense; environmental protection and much more).
Almanac of American Politics Searchable online thru Lexis Nexis. Older issues also in print Main Library Reference JK1012 .A44 Note: Online and Print Resource
CQ Almanac Research issues before Congress from 1945 to the recent past. Browse by Congress, decade, or topic. Go shortcut = go/cq. Click on the direct link for each resource to browse and see all features. Note: Search alone or with other CQ databases
Europa World Year Book (all countries) In-depth country profiles (summary of history, current events, government directory, statistics, and more).
Choose countries from the drop-down menu at the top.
Older issues available in print: Main Library Reference JN1 E85 (1977 - 2008)
European Political Facts Various volumes cover 1648 - 1999. Includes election statistics, heads of state, defence, parliaments, and other political facts. Note: Print Resource
Social Panorama of Latin America Published by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Online 1997 - present.
Southeast Asian Affairs "An annual review of significant trends and developments in the region." It has two sections: a regional section and then sections on the ten individual countries of Southeast Asia. Note: Print and Online Resource
Main Library Stacks DS502 . S76 1978-1980; 1999 - present. Also online 1974 - 1995; 2008 - present.
See Also Regional Outlook. Southeast Asia
Statesman's Year-book Basic country information (similar to Europa) including background, statistics, recent election results, government officials, etc. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference JA51 .S7 (latest). Earlier volumes in Stacks (back to 1866 with some gaps).
UK: Official Yearbook Full title: UK: Official Yearbook of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. See also additional time series from the UK National Statistics Office.
Yearbook of the United Nations Online from the United Nations. Also in print. Note: Print and Online Resource
Main Library JX1977 .A37 Y4 (current in Reference, older issues in stacks) 1946 - present.
Also see Annual Review of United Nations Affairs (subscription cancelled).
American Foreign Relations Since 1600: A Guide to the Literature Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2nd. edition, 2003. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference E183.7 .A1 A44 2003 (2 volumes)
International Bibliography of Political Science Indexes articles from over 2000 political science journals from more than 60 countries. Available in print in Main Library Stacks JA66 .A1 I6. Holdings 1954 - 2005. The library no longer subscribes. See International Political Science Abstracts instead for more recent coverage. Note: Print Resource
International Relations, International Security, and Comparative Politics: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources Main Library Stacks JZ1305 .A1K34 2008 Note: Print Resource
American National Biography Oxford ANB Online is an exploration of American history through the lives of the men and women who shaped the nation.
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress: 1774-present Also available in print - Main Library Reference JK1010 U5 Note: Online and Print Resource
Biography Reference Bank Coverage dates: Ancient times to present
Includes biographical profiles, feature articles, interviews, essays, book reviews, performance reviews, speeches, and obituaries. It covers over 500,000 people and includes over 36,000 images.
Congressional Directory Also available in Main Library Reference JK1011 A1 Note: Online and Print Resource
CQ Politics in America Searchable directory of information on members of Congress and their districts. Includes biographical data, committee assignments, election results and key votes. Also in Print: Main Library Reference JK1012 P64. For CQ Electronic Library, Go shortcut = go/cq Note: Online and Print
Dictionary of National Biography Oxford DNB - 56,000 biographies of deceased people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the present. Also available in print: Main Library Reference CT773 .D4 2004. Note: Oxford
Chronology of the Cold War, 1917-1992 Main Library Reference D840 .B78 2006 Note: Print Resource
The Chicago Manual of Style Online at: In print at:
Evaluating Information Found on the Internet A guide by Elizabeth Kirk, Johns Hopkins University Libraries. Nicely lays out the criteria for consideration.
Evaluating Web Content Guide from the University at Albany Libraries.
Internet Detective Tutorial (Evaluating Internet Resources) British site Intute: Best of the Web tutorial on evaluating internet resources. Also see their other tutorials that help with finding information by discipline.
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation Online guide for citing legal materials by Peter W. Martin at Cornell University Law School.
Middlebury Citation & Style Guide This library subject guide links to additional resources pertaining to how to format your paper's footnotes, bibliographies and more.
RefWorks RefWorks will automatically generate bibliographies and format your research papers in any of hundreds of styles including MLA, APA, Chicago, and Turabian. Middlebury College students and faculty may use RefWorks by creating a RefWorks account. For more info, follow the RefWorks link or email refworks@middlebury.edu. Middlebury-specific RefWorks Guide located at http://go.middlebury.edu/refworks?midd.
Background Notes Country information from the U.S. State Department.
CIA - The World Factbook Produced by the CIA, country information including basic statistics.
Europa World Year Book (all countries) In-depth country profiles (summary of history, current events, government directory, statistics, and more).
Choose countries from the drop-down menu at the top.
Older issues available in print: Main Library Reference JN1 E85 (1977 - 2008)
Statesman's Year-book Basic country information (similar to Europa) including background, statistics, recent election results, government officials, etc. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference JA51 .S7 (latest). Earlier volumes in Stacks (back to 1866 with some gaps).
Library of Congress Country Studies The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom Published by the U.S. Dept. of State. "Supplements the most recent Human Rights Reports by providing additional detailed information with respect to matters involving international religious freedom. It includes individual country chapters on the status of religious freedom worldwide."
Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) A collection of maps, surveys, polls, and other data, providing demographic and religious membership information about the U.S. and other nations. Includes national (i.e. country) profiles.
BBC Country Profiles Provides current overview, facts, leaders, etc. along with links to news stories.
Coface Country & Sector Risk Information Free web source. "Coface continuously monitors 154 countries using a spectrum of indicators incorporating political factors; risk of currency shortage and devaluation; ability to meet financial commitments abroad; risk of a systemic crisis in the banking sector; cyclical risk; and payment behavior for short term transactions."
Also in print (not current) as Handbook of Country Risk: Main Library Reference HC21 .H337 2003
See Also Lexis-Nexis Country Profiles section - choose PRS Group Political Risk Service and Country Risk Guide.
Country Commercial Guides Part of the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library. Choose Country Commercial Guides from the Report Type drop-down menu.
Country Information on the Economics Subject Guide For more detailed economic information on countries, see several sections of the Middlebury Economics Subject Guide: Statistics - International section Country Information (similar to this page but a few more resources).
CountryWatch Provides country background including demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental information. Also provides provides daily news coverage, thematic maps, and country data. Note: For additional data or to create data tables, choose the CountryWatch Data link
CultureGrams Country profiles with emphasis on cultural info (customs, lifestyle, characteristics of the populace) Note: Print Resource
4 Volumes: Americas; Europe; Africa; Asia & Oceana
Main Library Reference GT150 .C85
Eldis (Development Information) A web gateway to development information from over 7,500 development organizations. Includes full-text documents with summaries. Eldis also includes resource guides and country profiles. Also good for environmental topics.
Europa (European Union) The portal site of the European Union. It provides up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration...all legislation currently in force or under discussion, .. the websites of each of the EU institutions and .. policies administered by the European Union..." Also see Archive of European Integration
Failed States Index Compiled by the Fund for Peace. Along with the rankings, it provides country profiles.
Foreign Information by Country University of Colorado at Boulder website with extensive links to country information available free on the web or through subscription databases.
globalEDGE Web portal for international business resources from Michigan State Univ. Country Insights provides country background, statistics, and links. Also includes state information; industry information; news & views; and much more.
IMF Papers and Country Profiles International Monetary Fund working papers, policy papers, country profiles and more. Note: Choose publication type from SERIES drop-down menu.
Inter-American Development Bank Country Pages Information on Latin American and Caribbean countries and the IADB projects for those countries.
Latin American Regional Reports
Monthly reports providing "in-depth analysis of political, economic and social issues affecting Latin America's individual sub-regions." Latest issues in Current Periodicals (alphabetically arranged). Earlier issues in Bound Periodicals as Latin American Newsletters. Call Number HC121 .L28 Note: Print and Online Resource
Lexis-Nexis Country Profiles Part of Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe (under the Business Tab). Country information from a variety of sources.
Portals to the World Links to electronic resources from around the world selected by librarians at the Library of Congress.
ReliefWeb "Humanitarian information on complex emergencies and natural disasters."
Southeast Asian Affairs "An annual review of significant trends and developments in the region." It has two sections: a regional section and then sections on the ten individual countries of Southeast Asia. Note: Print and Online Resource
Main Library Stacks DS502 . S76 1978-1980; 1999 - present. Also online 1974 - 1995; 2008 - present.
See Also Regional Outlook. Southeast Asia
The Territories of the Russian Federation Provides an overview, chronology, statistics, and surveys of each of the 89 territories. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference DK510 .T47 2004
UK: Official Yearbook Full title: UK: Official Yearbook of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. See also additional time series from the UK National Statistics Office.
Black's Law Dictionary Provides more than 43,000 definitions, almost 3,000 quotations, and more than 1,000 law-related abbreviations and acronyms. Available via Westlaw Campus Research.
MIDCAT List - International Relations Dictionaries This is a midcat subject search for International relations -- Dictionaries.
MIDCAT List - Political Science Dictionaries This is a midcat subject search for United States -- Politics and government -- Dictionaries. Mostly in Main Library Reference JK9's.
Oxford Reference Online - Politics and Social Sciences Use the link above to simultaneously search all of the titles (and more) listed below, or click on an individual title to search only that volume:
Dissertation Abstracts Online Dissertation Abstracts Online is a subject, title, and author guide to American doctoral dissertations and masters theses from 1861 to the present, Canadian, British and European dissertations from 1988 to the present. Abstracts are included for entries after 1980
American Jurisprudence. 2nd. Multiple-volume legal encyclopedia consisting of over 400 entries. Available via Westlaw Campus Research. Choose the Law tab. Note: Under the Law Tab of Westlaw
CQ Guide to Congress Provides extensive background on the history, powers, and procedures of the institution. Includes related subjects such as pressures on Congress; pay, housing, qualifications, and ethics of members; and how Congress is elected.
CQ Guide to Political Campaigns in America Provides background and analysis covering the evolution of political campaigns; laws and regulations; voters and voting; key players and strategies; campaign reform; and coverage of specific types of campaigns.
CQ Guide to the Presidency In-depth coverage of the institution and U.S. presidents as well as its analytical chapters that explain the structure and operations of the office and the executive's relationship to the other, co-equal branches of government.
CQ Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court Covers the Court's entire history; its operations; its power in relation to other branches of government; major decisions affecting the other branches, the states, individual rights and liberties; and biographies of the justices. Appendices provide additional information such as a list of Acts of Congress found by the Court to be unconstitutional. For additional Supreme Court resources, see Main Library Reference KF's.
CQ Guide to U.S. Elections Provides coverage of every major aspect of federal and gubernatorial elections throughout U.S. history, including the evolution of U.S. elections, the development of the party system, and campaign finance. It also provides extensive election data.
Elections Encyclopedias The following encyclopedias may provide useful background information: Encyclopedia of Presidential Campaigns, Slogans, Issues, and Platforms - Main Library Reference E176.1 .R6 2004
Encyclopedia of Media and Politics - Main Library Reference P95.82 .U6 E47 2007
Political Parties & Elections in the United States: An Encyclopedia - Main Library Reference JK2261 .P633 1991
International Encyclopedia of Elections - Main Library Reference JF1001.I57 2000
Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy New York : Scribner, c2002. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference E183.7 .E52 2002 (3 volumes)
Encyclopedia of American Political History Main Library Reference E183 .E48 Note: Print Resource
Encyclopedia of Arms Control & Disarmament Main Library Reference JX1974 .E57 1993 Note: Print Resource
Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security E-Book. Detroit: Gale, 2004 (3 volumes)
Encyclopedia of Latin American Politics Main Library Reference F1410 .E56 2002 Note: Print Resource
See also: Encyclopedia of the Inter-American System; Latin America: A Political Dictionary
Encyclopedia of the American Presidency Main Library Reference JK511 E53 1994 (4 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements 3rd. Edition. Main Library Reference KZ4968 .O84 2003 (4 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Encyclopedia of the United States Congress Main Library Reference JK1067 .E63 1995 (4 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Encyclopedia of U.S. Foreign Relations New York: Oxford University Press, 1997 Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference E183.7 .E53 1997 (4 volumes)
European Political Facts Various volumes cover 1648 - 1999. Includes election statistics, heads of state, defence, parliaments, and other political facts. Note: Print Resource
MIDCAT List - Democracy Encyclopedias This is a midcat subject search for Democracy -- Encyclopedias.
MIDCAT List - Human Rights Encyclopedias Active Midcat Search. Generally Reference JC571's.
MIDCAT List - Law Encyclopedias This is a midcat keyword search that searches law and encyclopedias in the subject field. Note: Print Resources
Also browse KF's in the Main Library Reference Collection.
MIDCAT List - Political Party Encyclopedias This is an advanced keyword search of midcat. Additional encyclopedias on political parties can be found in Main Library Reference and Stacks generally in call number JK2255 - JK2391. Also see: Encyclopedia of the Republican Party, Main Library Reference JK2352 .E56
Encyclopedia of the Democratic Party, Main Library Reference JK2312 .E55
MIDCAT List - Political Science Encyclopedias This is a midcat keyword search that searches politics and encyclopedias in the subject field. Note: Print Resources
Also browse JA's - JX's and E183's in the Main Library Reference Collection.
Oxford Reference Online - Politics and Social Sciences Use the link above to simultaneously search all of the titles (and more) listed below, or click on an individual title to search only that volume:
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Open access philosophy encyclopedia maintained and kept up to date by experts in the field.
World Encyclopedia of Parliaments and Legislatures Main Library Reference JF511 .W67 1998 (2 volumes) Note: Print Resource
World Encyclopedia of Political Systems and Parties Main Library Stacks JF2011 .W67 2006 (3 volumes) Note: Print Resource
The Craft of Political Research Main Library Stacks JA71 .S45 2005 Note: Print Resource
Guide to Methods for Students of Political Science Main Library Stacks JA71 .V3 1997 Note: Print Resource
How to Research the Presidency Main Library Reference Reference JK516 A1 M38 1996 Note: Print Resource
Information Sources of Political Science Main Library Reference JA71.A1 H64 2005 Note: Print Resource
Political Science Research Methods Main Library Stacks JA71 .J55 2008 Note: Print Resource
The Political Science Student Writer's Manual Main Library Reference JA86 .S39 1998 Note: Print Resource
Researching National Security and Intelligence Policy Main Library Reference UA23 .C5135 2004 Note: Print Resource
Journals/Magazines of the Period
American Periodicals Series Online: 1740-1900 APS collection contains digitized images of the pages of American magazines and journals that originated between 1741, when Andrew Bradford's American Magazine and Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine were launched, and 1900. Derives from the American Periodicals Series microform collection and features over 1,100 periodicals spanning nearly 200 years-from colonial times to the advent of American involvement in World War II. Includes publications such as Vanity Fair and Ladies Home Journal.
International Index to Periodicals 1920 - 1965. Later title: Social Sciences & Humanities Index (no holdings) then split into the separate Social Sciences Index (no holdings) and Humanities Index (have 1974-1980). Use to locate articles in English-language journals and magazines on U.S. and international subjects. For 1907 - 1919, see the earlier title: Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature Supplement (same call number). For articles after 1980, see Academic Onefile. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference AI3 .S6 1920 - 1965
PAIS Archive Indexes journals, books, and documents covering global public policy and social issues in all disciplines. Coverage = 1915 -1976. For 1972 - current switch to PAIS International (click on Specific Database link to choose PAIS International).
Periodicals Archive Online (PAO) Searchable archive of hundreds of digitized journals published in the arts, humanities and social sciences from 1665 - 2000. PAO is searchable with the British Periodicals I & ll collection. Formerly called PCI Full-text. Also see Periodicals Index Online for indexing to additional journals titles.
Periodicals Index Online (PIO) A database of millions of article citations published in the arts, humanities and social sciences, across more than 300 years, from their first issues to 1995 with some to 2000. Includes journals in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, and other Western languages--with links to full text, when available. Formerly PCI.
Book Review Index Note: Password needed for online
Book Reviews Subject Guide For additional sources of book reviews, see the separate Book Reviews Guide.
Statistics/Data - International
Statistics Guide (Middlebury Libraries Subject Guide) Additional statistical sources on the web and in library print and electronic resources, arranged A-Z by topic.
Lexis-Nexis Statistical DataSets Part of Lexis-Nexis Statistical Universe. Access to over 100 licensed and public domain datasets. Some time series go back 20 - 100 years. Create tables, graphs, charts, and maps. Export data options include excel or shape files. Hold down the Control key to select multiple variables. Also Includes the China Data Online statistics (within DataSets choose Browse by Source).
World Development Indicators Online access to the full version of the World Bank's World Development Indicators (social and economic statistics). Provides annual data for over 800 indicators. Go Shortcut = go/wdi
China Data Online (part of Lexis-Nexis Statistical DataSets) Maps and statistical data (national, provincial, county, & city) for China. We now get this through Lexis-Nexis Statistical Universe - Statistical DataSets. Open the Browse by Source folder. To get data down to the city level, choose the China Data Center one that does NOT say national.
CIA - The World Factbook Produced by the CIA, country information including basic statistics.
CountryWatch Provides country background including demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental information. Also provides provides daily news coverage, thematic maps, and country data. Note: For additional data or to create data tables, choose the CountryWatch Data link
DataGov: Governance Indicators Database Provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). Includes indicators from key public databases. Categories include democratic and market systems; public managment; rule of law; socioeconomic indicators. Additional statistics from IADB.
European Political Facts Various volumes cover 1648 - 1999. Includes election statistics, heads of state, defence, parliaments, and other political facts. Note: Print Resource
Eurostat Eurostat is the Statistical Office of the European Communities. It provides free publications and statistics that enable comparisons between European countries and regions. Includes economic, social, population, health, environment, and other topics.
Global Link From the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). "Over 500 indicators consolidating data on macroeconomics, social issues, trade, capital flows, markets, and governance." Covers North, South, Central American, and Caribbean countries. Additional statistics from IADB.
Human Development Reports Online reports from UN Development Programme, or just access statistical tables. Also in Print. Latest edition in Main Library Reference, earlier editions in stacks HD87 .H8
ICPSR The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) provides access to a large archive of social science data files for use with statistical software, such as SAS or SPSS. Includes some public opinion polls. A Data Use Tutorial is available.
International Data Base (IDB) Demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries available from the U.S. Census Bureau. Includes population pyramids.
Lexis-Nexis Statistical Universe Statistical Universe searches statistical publications and tables by keywords, subjects, and categories. Find a Table searches full-text. Find a Publication searches summaries of statistical publications, some with links to full-text. If full-text isn't available, check Midcat or google the publication name.
Library Economics Subject Guide - Statistics/Data International section Additional international statistics resources can be found in this section of the longer Economics guide.
Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (United Nations) International statistics including population, labor force, prices, industry, mining, energy, manufacturing, construction, finance (money supply, government bonds, discount rates, short-term rates, gold reserves), trade, and transport. This is now free through UN Data.
Russia and CIS Statistical Database Covers Russian and English-language publications, reports & data sets from the Russian State Statistics Committee and the Commonwealth of Independent States Statistical Committee. See their Search Guide.
Social Panorama of Latin America Published by the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Online 1997 - present.
Source OECD Access to all Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) Statistical Databases (except IEA Databases); all OECD E-books, and all OECD periodicals. To find specific data, choose the appropriate database or use the INDEX OF STATISTICAL VARIABLES. Go shortcut = go/oecd
STAT-USA Economic, business, and international trade information from U.S. government agencies. Access to this resource is limited to the Middlebury College Community. Please ask a librarian to log you in. Note: Password needed
UN Data (formerly UN Common Database) Search major UN statistical databases and those of several international organizations. Most data is annual. Covers a diverse range of topics including socio-economic, environmental, health, and more. See also additional UN Databases. Go shortcut = go/undata. See the UN Monthly Bulletin of Statistics for updates and monthly data for some statistics.
UN Demographic Yearbook Published by the United Nations Statistical Office. Online (PDF) 1948 - present. Note: Online and Print Resource
Main Library Oversize HA42 .D45 1948; 1959 - 2005. Latest (2006) in Reference.
UN Millennium Development Goals Reports "This annual report presents the most comprehensive global assessment of progress to date". Online 2005 - present. See also regional reports.
UN Statistical Yearbook Population, social, and economic statistics from the United Nations.
Latest edition in Reference HA12.5 U63. Earlier editions in Oversize Stacks. Statistics also available online from UNData.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics Global and internationally comparable statistics on education, science, technology, culture and communication.
Uppsala Conflict Database (UCDP) Commentary and facts on armed conflicts around the world since 1989. Updated annually (free database from Uppsala Universitet). Alternative version (structured for quantitative analysis).
World Drug Report Published annually by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
Worldwide Governance Indicators From the World Bank Governance & Anti-Corruption section. "Reports aggregate and individual governance indicators for 212 countries and territories over the period 1996–2008, for six dimensions of governance: Voice and Accountability; Political Stability and Absence of Violence; Government Effectiveness; Regulatory Quality; Rule of Law; Control of Corruption."
Statistics Guide (Middlebury Libraries Subject Guide) Additional statistical sources on the web and in library print and electronic resources, arranged A-Z by topic.
Lexis-Nexis Statistical DataSets Part of Lexis-Nexis Statistical Universe. Access to over 100 licensed and public domain datasets. Some time series go back 20 - 100 years. Create tables, graphs, charts, and maps. Export data options include excel or shape files. Hold down the Control key to select multiple variables. Also Includes the China Data Online statistics (within DataSets choose Browse by Source).
FedStats FedStats provides access to the full range of official statistical information produced by the Federal Government without having to know in advance which Federal agency produces which particular statistic. Includes such topics as economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, aviation safety, energy use, farm production and more.
Historical Statistics of the U.S. Millennial Edition - updated and expanded online version with data updated to the 1990's+ (additional 30 years worth and triple the number of data series than its predecessor).
ICPSR The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) provides access to a large archive of social science data files for use with statistical software, such as SAS or SPSS. Includes some public opinion polls. A Data Use Tutorial is available.
ICPSR's Bibliography of Data-Related Literature Contains citations of publications that use or study data from ICPSR (Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research).
Lexis-Nexis Statistical Universe Statistical Universe searches statistical publications and tables by keywords, subjects, and categories. Find a Table searches full-text. Find a Publication searches summaries of statistical publications, some with links to full-text. If full-text isn't available, check Midcat or google the publication name.
Library Ecopnomics Subject Guide - Statistics/Data U.S. section Additional U.S. Statistics resources can be found on this section of the longer Economics subject guide.
STAT-USA Economic, business, and international trade information from U.S. government agencies. Access to this resource is limited to the Middlebury College Community. Please ask a librarian to log you in. Note: Password needed
Statistical Abstract of the U.S. Statistical tables on a wide variety of U.S. and some international subjects. Useful for identifying other sources for more detailed data. Latest print edition in Reference HA202 U5. Earlier editions also online or in GovDocs C3.134. 1878 - present.
US Census Bureau - Homepage Access recent U.S. Census statistics, from population, housing, and poverty statistics to business statistics and much more! Start with American Factfinder for recent census data or within that, the Decennial census page (for 2000 and 1990 data). For the 1990 Census - choose it from the tab at the top of the decennial census page.
Vital Speeches of the Day 1934 - present. Microfilm no. 60; Current Periodicals; and online (partial). Note: Print, microfilm and online resource
Lexis-Nexis Congressional Universe Index and with some full-text for Congressional hearings, committee prints, reports and documents.
Almanac of American Politics Searchable online thru Lexis Nexis. Older issues also in print Main Library Reference JK1012 .A44 Note: Online and Print Resource
American State Papers, 1789 - 1838 This digital collection contains legislative and executive documents of the first fourteen U.S. Congresses and more. It is an essential complement to the U.S. Congressional Serial Set, which begins with the 15th U.S. Congress.
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress: 1774-present Also available in print - Main Library Reference JK1010 U5 Note: Online and Print Resource
A Century of Lawmaking...U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates 1774 - 1875 Includes early congressional debates (Annals of Congress, Register of Debates, Congressional Globe, House and Senate Journals; Bills; Resolutions; Statutes at Large, and more. (From Library of Congress American Memory Project).
Congressional Digest: A Pro & Con Monthly Current and Bound Periodicals JK1 .C65 Note: Print Resource
Congressional Directory Also available in Main Library Reference JK1011 A1 Note: Online and Print Resource
Congressional District Atlas Main Library Gov't Docs CD-Roms C 3.282/5: Note: Print and CD-Rom
Earliers years in print (same call number in gov docs stacks)
View online maps from NationalAtlas.gov
Congressional Record Published daily when Congress is in session. Contains proceedings of the House and Senate, including text of debates; Extensions of Remarks; and the Daily Digest. The 101st (1989/90) - present are available online through Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet. Also available 1985-present on Lexis Nexis Congressional Universe. All years are available in print in Govt Docs, X1.1/a:
Congressional Research Service Reports (on Open CRS) CRS is a non-partisan research service for Congress. Open CRS provides citizens access to Congressional Research Service Reports already in the public domain. NCSE provides an alternative site (focusing on environmental issues).
CQ Almanac Research issues before Congress from 1945 to the recent past. Browse by Congress, decade, or topic. Go shortcut = go/cq. Click on the direct link for each resource to browse and see all features. Note: Search alone or with other CQ databases
CQ Congress and the Nation Rreview and analysis of legislation and policy during each Congressional session and presidential term from 1945 - 2004 - organized by policy area. Go shortcut = go/cq. Click on the direct link for each resource to browse and see all features. Note: Search alone or with other CQ databases
CQ Guide to Congress Provides extensive background on the history, powers, and procedures of the institution. Includes related subjects such as pressures on Congress; pay, housing, qualifications, and ethics of members; and how Congress is elected.
CQ Politics in America Searchable directory of information on members of Congress and their districts. Includes biographical data, committee assignments, election results and key votes. Also in Print: Main Library Reference JK1012 P64. For CQ Electronic Library, Go shortcut = go/cq Note: Online and Print
CQ Researcher Full-text of Congressional Quarterly Researcher, which follows current and controversial issues of the day. For each issue it includes a summary, all the pros and cons, bibliographies, and more. Go shortcut = go/cq Note: Search alone or with other CQ databases
CQ Weekly Full-text of Congressional Quarterly Weekly Reports which follow congressional actions. Includes floor votes. 1983 to current. Go shortcut = go/cq Note: Search alone or with other CQ databases
Encyclopedia of the United States Congress Main Library Reference JK1067 .E63 1995 (4 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Government Information Library Subject Guide - Congressional Section A few additional historical resources can be found in this section of the longer government documents guide.
GPO Access (Government Printing Office) Gateway to U.S. government documents which includes the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications; the Congressional Record; Congressional Bills, Laws, and Reports; Federal Register and CFR; Budget of the U.S. Government; Supreme Court decisions; Public Papers of the Presidents; and much more.
Thomas Legislative Information Full-text ('89 to present) and summaries ('73 to present) of Bills; the Congressional Record (back to 1989); Committee reports & info; Roll call votes; House floor now & this week (shows what's currently before congress), and more.
U.S. Congressional Serial Set Contains reports, documents and journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives from the 15th to 96th Congresses, originally published in bound volumes. Also includes key Executive Branch documents and thousands of browsable/searchable Serial Set Maps. Now Available: 1817 - 1971. Will go to 1980 when complete. For the 1st - 14th congresses, see American State Papers. Go shortcut = go/usss
World Encyclopedia of Parliaments and Legislatures Main Library Reference JF511 .W67 1998 (2 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Global Report on Trafficking in Persons PDF. Published by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Also see their section on Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling.
World Drug Report Published annually by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.
Commission on Presidential Debates Includes transcripts of debates from current and previous elections (some debates available on video for a fee).
CQ Guide to Political Campaigns in America Provides background and analysis covering the evolution of political campaigns; laws and regulations; voters and voting; key players and strategies; campaign reform; and coverage of specific types of campaigns.
CQ Guide to U.S. Elections Provides coverage of every major aspect of federal and gubernatorial elections throughout U.S. history, including the evolution of U.S. elections, the development of the party system, and campaign finance. It also provides extensive election data.
Election 2008 Resources Guide to online resources from the Association of College & Research Libraries.
Election Collection 2000: An Internet Library From the Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Contains archived copies of more than 1000 election-related Web sites gathered between August 1, 2000 and January 14, 2001, including what was published on the candidates' web sites, political party sites, and major news sites.
Electionline.org A project of the Pew Center on the States (nonpartisan). Provides news and analysis on election reform.
Elections Encyclopedias The following encyclopedias may provide useful background information: Encyclopedia of Presidential Campaigns, Slogans, Issues, and Platforms - Main Library Reference E176.1 .R6 2004
Encyclopedia of Media and Politics - Main Library Reference P95.82 .U6 E47 2007
Political Parties & Elections in the United States: An Encyclopedia - Main Library Reference JK2261 .P633 1991
International Encyclopedia of Elections - Main Library Reference JF1001.I57 2000
FactCheck.org Annenberg Political Factcheck - a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center. "Monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S.
The FactChecker (Washington Post) Weekly blog from the Washington Post.
History of Televised Presidential Debates From the Museum of Broadcast Communication.
Initiative and Referendum Almanac Main Library Reference KF4881 .A4 2003 Note: Print Resource
Living Room Candidate: Presidential Campaign Commercials, 1952-2008 From the Museum of the Moving Image. "An online exhibition presenting more than 300 television commercials from every election year since 1952, when the first campaign TV ads aired."
PBS Vote 2008 "Aggregates and highlights the best public media coverage of the 2008 election."
Political Advertising Resource Center (PARC) The site contains analyses and information and sample ads concerning advertising in the 2004 presidential election campaign as well as the 2006 gubernatorial and senatorial campaigns in Maryland. The site is currently working on the 2008 presidential election campaign.
PolitiFact.com From the St. Petersburg Times and Congressional Quarterly. Has a "Truth-O-Meter" scorecard checking the attacks on the candidates (includes explanations).
Project Vote Smart Provides factual information on candidates for public office. Covers: backgrounds, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, and performance evaluations made by over 100 liberal to conservative special interest groups.
USA Votes 2008 "An election news coverage initiative by VOANews.com, a not for profit broadcasting organization run by the US Government." (part of Voice of America)
America Votes Presidential, Congressional, & Gubernatorial election statistics, 1954 to current Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference JK1967.A8
American National Election Studies (ANES) "Data on Americans' social backgrounds, enduring political predispositions, social and political values, perceptions and evaluations of groups and candidates, opinions on questions of public policy, and participation in political life." (from IPCSR description).
Also on CD-Rom (1948-1997) Main Library Stacks JK1967 .A82 or download from ICPSR (1948-2000)
Electoral College Website (U.S.) Includes historical election results and an electoral college calculator, which allows you to choose winning parties by state and see how the overall electoral votes will tally.
ICPSR The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) provides access to a large archive of social science data files for use with statistical software, such as SAS or SPSS. Includes some public opinion polls. A Data Use Tutorial is available.
MIDCAT List - Election Statistics This is an advanced keyword seach of the subject field for elections and statistics. Also browse Main Library Reference JK274 - Jk2447
A New Nation Votes: American Election Returns, 1787 - 1825 Available from theTufts Digital Library, A New Nation Votes is a searchable collection of election returns from the earliest years of American democracy.
Statesman's Year-book Basic country information (similar to Europa) including background, statistics, recent election results, government officials, etc. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference JA51 .S7 (latest). Earlier volumes in Stacks (back to 1866 with some gaps).
Statistics of the Presidential and Congressional Election of [year] From the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. 1920 - present.
Alternate title (non-Presidential election years): Statistics of the Congressional Election of [year].
Voter Turnout Database From IDEA: Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. Provides a "global collection of political participation statistics."
CampaignMoney.com Information on financial donors to federal political campaigns. Includes PAC's; 527's; lobbyists; and more.
Federal Election Commission (FEC) Provides a variety of information including campaign finance data and candidate and PAC financial disclosure reports.
FollowTheMoney.org From the National Institute on Money in State Politics - "the only nonpartisan, nonprofit organization revealing the influence of campaign money on state-level elections and public policy in all 50 states."
MIDCAT List - More on Campaign Finance This is a midcat SUBJECT search that searches for the materials using the Library of Congress Subject heading "Campaign Funds", which is the term used for campaign finance.
OpenSecrets.org Sponsored by The Center for Responsive Politics, a non-partisan, non-profit research group that tracks money in politics, and its effect on elections and public policy. Provides financial info on politicians, PAC's, 527's, industries, lobbyists, etc. as well as info on private travel, the "revolving door" and more.
Vermont Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports For other states, check the state government agency that overseas elections and campaign finance. The Election Assistance Commission maintains a list.
Historical Dictionary of United States Political Parties Main Library Reference JK2261 .B345 2000 Note: Print Resource
MIDCAT List - Political Party Encyclopedias This is an advanced keyword search of midcat. Additional encyclopedias on political parties can be found in Main Library Reference and Stacks generally in call number JK2255 - JK2391. Also see: Encyclopedia of the Republican Party, Main Library Reference JK2352 .E56
Encyclopedia of the Democratic Party, Main Library Reference JK2312 .E55
National Party Conventions Coverage since 1831. Main Library Reference JK2255 . C66 2000 Note: Print Resource
See Also: National Party Platforms, Main Library Stacks JK2255 .J64 1978 + 1980 Supplement.
Political Parties and Elections in the United States: An Encyclopedia Main Library Reference JK2261 .P633 1991 Note: Print Resource
Political Parties by Country (Wikipedia) Information on political parties and links to party websites, when available.
World Encyclopedia of Political Systems and Parties Main Library Stacks JF2011 .W67 2006 (3 volumes) Note: Print Resource
A Decade of American Foreign Policy : Basic Documents 1941-1949 Covers period before American Foreign Policy Basic Documents. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks JX1416 .A47
American Foreign Policy: Basic Documents See also the Current Document series. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks JX1417 .A33 1950/55; 1977/80
American Foreign Policy: Current Documents Published by the U.S. Dept. of State. Subject approach to principal statements, addresses, reports, etc. relating to U.S. foreign policy. Includes documents from other organizations (such as the UN) that pertain to U.S. foreign policy. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks JX1417 .A33 1956 - 1967; 1977 - 1990
American Foreign Relations Since 1600: A Guide to the Literature Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2nd. edition, 2003. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference E183.7 .A1 A44 2003 (2 volumes)
American State Papers, 1789 - 1838 This digital collection contains legislative and executive documents of the first fourteen U.S. Congresses and more. It is an essential complement to the U.S. Congressional Serial Set, which begins with the 15th U.S. Congress.
CIAO - Columbia International Affairs Online A selection of full-text books, conference reports, and working papers on international affairs.
Cold War International History Project "The Project supports the full and prompt release of historical materials by governments on all sides of the Cold War..." - in particular the former Communist world.
CQ Almanac Research issues before Congress from 1945 to the recent past. Browse by Congress, decade, or topic. Go shortcut = go/cq. Click on the direct link for each resource to browse and see all features. Note: Search alone or with other CQ databases
CQ Weekly Full-text of Congressional Quarterly Weekly Reports which follow congressional actions. Includes floor votes. 1983 to current. Go shortcut = go/cq Note: Search alone or with other CQ databases
Department of State Bulletin While published, it was the official record of news conferences, speeches, and statements by the President, Secretary of State, and other officials. Included selected White House press releases and listings of publications related to foreign policy.
1939-1959 - Main Library Bound Periodicals JZ6.5 .D37
1959-1989 - Microfilm #231
1990 - 1999 - Continued by Dispatch Magazine, Microfilm # 231 or online
For recent years, see the Foreign Policy Bulletin or the State Department Website
Documents of American Diplomacy: From the American Revolution to the Present Main Library Reference E183.7 .D63 2002 Note: Print Resource
Documents on American Foreign Relations Boston: World Peace Foundation and later published for the Council on Foreign Relations. Narrative on U.S. foreign relations and documents. Continued by American Foreign Relations: A Documentary Record (1971 - 1976). See Also The United States in World Affairs (1931-1940; 1945 - 1970) Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks JX231 .D6 1938 - 1970.
Documents on British Foreign Policy, 1919-1939 London: H.M. Stationery Office, 1946 - See also: Midcat Subject search: Great Britain--Foreign Relations Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks DA566.7 .A18
Series 1, 25 volumes; Series 2, 20 volumes, Series 3, 6 volumes
Documents on German Foreign Policy, 1918-1945 Subtitle: From the Archives of the German Foreign Ministry. London: H.M. Stationery Office, 1949 - See Also Midcat Subject search: Germany--Foreign Relations Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks JX691 .A46 Series C, 6 volumes; Series D, 13 volumes
Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy New York : Scribner, c2002. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference E183.7 .E52 2002 (3 volumes)
Encyclopedia of U.S. Foreign Relations New York: Oxford University Press, 1997 Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference E183.7 .E53 1997 (4 volumes)
Foreign Affairs (journal) Published by the Council on Foreign Affairs. Full digital access to all issues of the journal back to 1973.
Foreign Affairs Online Web guide with links related to International Relations, International Law, and U.S. Foreign Policy.
Foreign Policy Bulletin Published commercially by Cambridge, it continues and expands the earlier Department of State Bulletin and Dispatch Magazine (see separate entries). In addition to U.S. foreign policy materials, it includes texts and reports from international organizations and representatives. 1990 - present.
Main Library Current and Bound Periodicals, E840 .F676 Also online.
Foreign Policy Reports Published by the Foreign Policy Association. Later title: Foreign Policy Bulletin (not to be confused with the current periodical of the same title). Note: Print Resource
Main Library Bound Periodicals D410 .F65 (1931-1951)
Foreign Relations of the United States U.S. State Department - Document record of major policy decisions, 1861-1970s. Only Recent volumes are online (Truman +) For earlier print editions see: Main Library JX233 .A3 and Govt Docs. For editions back to 1861 see the Univ. of Wisconsin Digital Collections.
Lexis-Nexis Congressional Universe Index and with some full-text for Congressional hearings, committee prints, reports and documents.
National Security Archive "Online access to critical declassified records on issues including U.S. national security, foreign policy, diplomatic and military history, intelligence policy, and more."
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States Online covers Hoover to Clinton. For presidents before Hoover, do an author search in Midcat using the president's last name, first name [author search]. Note: Online and Print Resource
Main Library Stacks J80 A283, except FDR which is J82 D64
Records of the U.S. Department of State Relating to Political Relations between the United States and Japan, 1910-1949 Microfilm 798 (9 reels) 1910 - 1929
Microfilm 737 (5 reels) 1930 - 1939
Microfilm 738 (8 reels) 1940 - 1944
Microfilm 739 (19 reels) 1945 - 1949
Survey of International Affairs Main Library Stacks D442 .S8 (1920/23 - 1963) Note: Print Resource
See also supplement: Documents on international affairs. 1958-1963
U.S. Congressional Serial Set Contains reports, documents and journals of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives from the 15th to 96th Congresses, originally published in bound volumes. Also includes key Executive Branch documents and thousands of browsable/searchable Serial Set Maps. Now Available: 1817 - 1971. Will go to 1980 when complete. For the 1st - 14th congresses, see American State Papers. Go shortcut = go/usss
The United States in World Affairs An account of American foreign relations. Absorbed in part by: American Foreign Relations: A Documentary Record (1971 - 1976). Preceeded by Survey of American Foreign Relations (1928 - 1931). See Also Documents on American Foreign Relations (1938 - 1970). Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks E744 .U66 (1931 - 1940; 1945 - 1970)
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents The official publication of presidential statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White House Press Secretary. 1993 - present online. 1965+ available in print in the Bound Periodicals section.
Human Rights, Freedom, and Democracy
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Site contains official documents.
Amnesty International Report HV6254 .A45 Latest in Reference, previous in stacks. Latest issue also online via Amnesty Int'l website. Note: Online and Print Resource
Annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom Published by the U.S. Dept. of State. "Supplements the most recent Human Rights Reports by providing additional detailed information with respect to matters involving international religious freedom. It includes individual country chapters on the status of religious freedom worldwide."
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) BTI publishes 2 rankings. "The Status Index ranks the countries according to their state of democracy and market economy; the Management Index ranks them according to their leadership's management performance..." Also see their detailed country reports.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Non-partisan think tank. Provides policy briefs and papers on a range of topics including democracy; rule of law; nonproliferation; trade & development; global policy; role of the U.S. and more.
Commission on Security & Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) Reports Provides reports on a variety of democratization issues relating to implementation of the Helsinki Accords and more.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices Library has older issues in print back to 1979. Call numbers vary, see midcat for details. State Department has reports online since 1996. Note: Online and Print Resource
CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists) See their annual report: Attacks on the Press [year]: A Worldwide Survey and their country summaries.
DataGov: Governance Indicators Database Provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). Includes indicators from key public databases. Categories include democratic and market systems; public managment; rule of law; socioeconomic indicators. Additional statistics from IADB.
Freedom in the World Subtitle: The Annual Survey of Political Rights and Civil Liberties. Main Library stacks JC571 .F66 2001 - 2007.
Available online from Freedom House
Freedom of the Press Subtitle: A Global Survey of Media Independence. Main Library stacks PN4736 .F74 2003, 2004
Available online from Freedom House
Human Rights Watch Great for current awareness. Browse by regions and topics.
HuriSearch Human Rights search engine that searches over 4,500 human rights websites.
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports Democracy worldwide. Also see their Voter Turnout Database
International Organization for Migration Publications Many reports available for free download. Includes World Migration [year] reports; reports dealing with various aspects of migrants/migration including health and human trafficking.
MIDCAT List - Democracy Encyclopedias This is a midcat subject search for Democracy -- Encyclopedias.
MIDCAT List - Human Rights Encyclopedias Active Midcat Search. Generally Reference JC571's.
National Endowment for Democracy See their publications and research sections.
Nations in Transit: Democratization from Central Europe to Eurasia "A comprehensive, comparative, multidimensional study focusing on 29 countries and administrative areas from Central Europe to Eurasia." Includes Country reports and ratings tables. Older issues in print, Main Library stacks JN96 .A58 N384 2004; 2002. Available online from Freedom House
Summary of UN Agreements on Human Rights Includes Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Geneva Conventions; and many more.
UN Human Rights webpage Includes links to UN agencies and criminal tribunals.
Worldwide Governance Indicators From the World Bank Governance & Anti-Corruption section. "Reports aggregate and individual governance indicators for 212 countries and territories over the period 1996–2008, for six dimensions of governance: Voice and Accountability; Political Stability and Absence of Violence; Government Effectiveness; Regulatory Quality; Rule of Law; Control of Corruption."
International Security and Arms Control
Annual Review of Global Peace Operations Published by Center on International Cooperation. Provides descriptions of UN missions and gives detailed statistics (troops, fatalities, expenditures, etc.) on UN missions and some statistics on non-UN missions. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Reference JZ6374 .A56 2006 (check NExpress for more recent issues)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Non-partisan think tank. Provides policy briefs and papers on a range of topics including democracy; rule of law; nonproliferation; trade & development; global policy; role of the U.S. and more.
CIA's China Collection Historical national intelligence estimates from the CIA/National Intelligence Council. Also available in print/CD-Rom entitled: Tracking the Dragon: National Intelligence Estimates on China during the era of Mao, 1948-1976. Main Library DS777.55 .U563 2004 and Gov Docs PREX 3.21:C 44 Note: Online and Print/CD-Rom Resource
CIA's National Intelligence Council Collection Contains hundreds of intelligence reports (once classified), including many National Intelligence Estimates.
CIA's Vietnam Collection Historical national intelligence estimates from the CIA/National Intelligence Council. Also available in print/CD-Rom entitled: Estimative Products on Vietnam, 1948-1975. Check midcat for availability. Note: Online and Print/CD-Rom Resource
CIAO - Columbia International Affairs Online A selection of full-text books, conference reports, and working papers on international affairs.
Encyclopedia of Arms Control & Disarmament Main Library Reference JX1974 .E57 1993 Note: Print Resource
Encyclopedia of Espionage, Intelligence, and Security E-Book. Detroit: Gale, 2004 (3 volumes)
Failed States Index Compiled by the Fund for Peace. Along with the rankings, it provides country profiles.
FIRST: Facts on International Relations & Security Trends A country profiles database from SIPRI and ISN that compiles international relations and security information from a variety of sources. Topics include armed conflicts, peacekeeping, weapons and other military data, human rights reports, etc.
Historical Dictionary of Multinational Peacekeeping. 2nd ed. Main Library Reference JZ6374 .M38 2004 Note: Print Resource
Homeland Security Digital Library Provides "access to important U.S. policy documents, presidential directives, and national strategy documents...and reports from various universities, organizations and local and state agencies."
Human Security Report Project The HSRP conducts research on global and regional trends in political violence, their causes and consequence. Publications include reports & briefs by year.
International Relations, International Security, and Comparative Politics: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources Main Library Stacks JZ1305 .A1K34 2008 Note: Print Resource
The Military Balance (Int'l Institute for Strategic Studies) Provides an assessment of the military forces and defense expenditures for 169 countries. Reference UA15 .L65 2006/2007; (1967 - 2005/06 editions in stacks). Note: SUBSCRIPTION CANCELLED. See SIPRI resources instead.
National Security Archive "Online access to critical declassified records on issues including U.S. national security, foreign policy, diplomatic and military history, intelligence policy, and more."
Regional Guide to International Conflict and Management from 1945 to 2003 Main Library Reference D842 .B464 2004 Note: Print Resource
Researching National Security and Intelligence Policy Main Library Reference UA23 .C5135 2004 Note: Print Resource
SIPRI International Security Databases Databases include military expenditures for 165 countries since 1988; arms transfers since 1950; SIPRI 100 (largest arms producing companies); mulitlateral peace operations; and more.
SIPRI Yearbook (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) Covers developments in arms control, disarmament, military spending, and international security. Main Library Reference UA10 .S69 (previous editions in stacks) Note: Print Resource
South China Sea (WWW Virtual Library) Edited by Professor David Rosenberg, Middlebury College. Focuses on South China Sea regional development, environment, and security issues. See Also the South China Sea Research Guide.
Strategic Survey Published by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Provides a review and assessment of security-related events around the world. Main Library Reference U162 .S77 (previous editions in stacks). Note: Print Resource
U.S. Institute of Peace Includes full-text of peace agreements; documents on inter- and intra-state conflicts; and documents on truth commissions (see the Library link). Site also contains many links to websites on foreign affairs topics such as terrorism, human rights, peacekeeping, etc.
UN Peace & Security webpage Topics include peacekeeping, disarmament, decolonization, electoral assistance, and more.
Uppsala Conflict Database (UCDP) Commentary and facts on armed conflicts around the world since 1989. Updated annually (free database from Uppsala Universitet). Alternative version (structured for quantitative analysis).
Weapons of Mass Destruction: An Encyclopedia of Worldwide Policy, Technology, and History Main Library Reference U793 .W427 2005 (2 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Laws and Cases, International (including Treaties)
Documents of American Diplomacy: From the American Revolution to the Present Main Library Reference E183.7 .D63 2002 Note: Print Resource
EISIL: Electronic Information System for International Law Web guide to "the highest quality primary materials, authoritative web sites and helpful research guides to international law on the Internet."
Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Agreements 3rd. Edition. Main Library Reference KZ4968 .O84 2003 (4 volumes) Note: Print Resource
GlobaLex "An electronic legal publication dedicated to international and foreign law research. Published by the Hauser Global Law School Program at NYU School of Law." The guides and articles published are written by scholars. The site is divided into International, Comparative, and Foreign Law Research. Also useful for information on foreign government structures.
Guide to Law Online: Nations of the World Provided by the Law Library of Congress. Has links to sources of international, country, and U.S. Federal and State legal information. Includes link to GLIN (Global Legal Information Network).
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe Academic Universe provides access to the full text of national and international newspapers, magazines, wire services, and more. It also includes business, financial, and legal information, including laws, regulations, cases, and EU law. The non-English language news link includes news in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Go shortcut = go/lexis (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/lexis (off-campus)
MIDCAT List - Treaties--Collections This is a Midcat SUBJECT search for Treaties--Collections. See Also these specific resources: U.S. Treaties on Lexis-Nexis (1776 - present) - Full-text. Note: Print and Online Resource
Treaties in Force: Main Library Reference KZ235 .T74 Older issues in Govt Docs JX236.5 .G84 1997 Also online.
Treaties and Other International Agreements... (1976 - 1949) Main Library Stacks JX236 1968 A5
U.S. Treaties and Other International Agreements... (1950-1984) Main Library Govt Docs S9.12
Treaties and Other International Acts (the continuing slip series) Main Library Govt Docs S9.10 Some issues online
UN International Law Website Links to relevant sources of information within the UN and International Courts & Tribunals.
UN Research Guide (Columbia University Law Library) Explanations of the UN organization and publishing system; links to UN sources of information (including official documents). Includes print resources Middlebury may not own (check Midcat for our holdings). See also their other Law Research Guides.
UN Treaty Collection Find the text and status of international treaties deposited with the UN.
Westlaw Campus Research Full-text collection of legal, news, and business information sources. Legal resources include law reviews and journals; law encyclopedias and legal guides; cases (all Supreme Court, federal, and state cases); statutes (including USCA and state codes/laws); federal regulations (including the Federal Register and CFR); European Union materials (including treaty, legislative, and case law materials). See Product Brochure and Campus Help for more details. Go shortcut = go/westlaw
World Legal Information Institute "Free, independent and non-profit access to worldwide law."
Yearbook of the United Nations Online from the United Nations. Also in print. Note: Print and Online Resource
Main Library JX1977 .A37 Y4 (current in Reference, older issues in stacks) 1946 - present.
Also see Annual Review of United Nations Affairs (subscription cancelled).
American Jurisprudence. 2nd. Multiple-volume legal encyclopedia consisting of over 400 entries. Available via Westlaw Campus Research. Choose the Law tab. Note: Under the Law Tab of Westlaw
Avalon Project: Documents in Law, History, and Diplomacy Includes a collection of key documents (text only, not a scan of original) arranged by century.
Black's Law Dictionary Provides more than 43,000 definitions, almost 3,000 quotations, and more than 1,000 law-related abbreviations and acronyms. Available via Westlaw Campus Research.
A Century of Lawmaking...U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates 1774 - 1875 Includes early congressional debates (Annals of Congress, Register of Debates, Congressional Globe, House and Senate Journals; Bills; Resolutions; Statutes at Large, and more. (From Library of Congress American Memory Project).
CQ Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court Covers the Court's entire history; its operations; its power in relation to other branches of government; major decisions affecting the other branches, the states, individual rights and liberties; and biographies of the justices. Appendices provide additional information such as a list of Acts of Congress found by the Court to be unconstitutional. For additional Supreme Court resources, see Main Library Reference KF's.
GPO Access (Government Printing Office) Gateway to U.S. government documents which includes the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications; the Congressional Record; Congressional Bills, Laws, and Reports; Federal Register and CFR; Budget of the U.S. Government; Supreme Court decisions; Public Papers of the Presidents; and much more.
Guide to Law Online: Nations of the World Provided by the Law Library of Congress. Has links to sources of international, country, and U.S. Federal and State legal information. Includes link to GLIN (Global Legal Information Network).
Historic U.S. Court Cases : An Encyclopedia Main Library Reference KF385.A4 J64 2001 (2 volumes). See Also: Note: Print Resource
Great American Trials, Main Library Reference KF220 .G74 2002
Landmark Decisions of the United States Supreme Court, Main Library Reference KF4549 .F56 2003
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation Online guide for citing legal materials by Peter W. Martin at Cornell University Law School.
The Justices of the United States Supreme Court : Their Lives and Major Opinions Main Library Reference KF8744 F75 1995 (5 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Landmark Briefs and Arguments of the Supreme Court Available in print from 1793 - 2007 (subscription cancelled). Main Library Stacks KF101.9 L36 Note: Print and Online Resource
For briefs online since 1999, see FindLaw Supreme Court Briefs page.
Legal Information Institute (Cornell Law School) Provides links to a variety of online legal resources including U.S. Supreme Court Collection, U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Uniform Commercial Code, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, international law resources, and more.
Legal Information Library Subject Guide Additional resources can be found on this guide.
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe Academic Universe provides access to the full text of national and international newspapers, magazines, wire services, and more. It also includes business, financial, and legal information, including laws, regulations, cases, and EU law. The non-English language news link includes news in French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Go shortcut = go/lexis (on campus), http://go.middlebury.edu/lexis (off-campus)
MIDCAT List - Law Encyclopedias This is a midcat keyword search that searches law and encyclopedias in the subject field. Note: Print Resources
Also browse KF's in the Main Library Reference Collection.
Shepard's Citations Available via Lexis Nexis Legal Tab. Allows one to check a citation to identify prior and subsequent history and all citing references. Note: Print and Online Resource
Print Resources:
Shepard's Federal Statute Citations - Main Library Stacks KF101.2 .S542 2009 + supplements
Shepard's Vermont Citations - Main Library Stacks KFV59 .S54 1994 + supplements
The Supreme Court in Conference (1940-1985) : the Private Discussions Behind Nearly 300 Supreme Court Decisions Main Library Reference KF8742 .S917 2001 Note: Print Resource
Supreme Court of the U.S. Homepage Learn more about the U.S. Supreme Court and access court documents such as opinions, etc. See scotusblog.com for additional information such as forthcoming cases.
Thomas Legislative Information Full-text ('89 to present) and summaries ('73 to present) of Bills; the Congressional Record (back to 1989); Committee reports & info; Roll call votes; House floor now & this week (shows what's currently before congress), and more.
U.S. Constitution (CRS Annotated) Provides links to Supreme Court opinions, the United States Code, and the Code of Federal Regulations; and footnotes. Also see GPO Access version.
Westlaw Campus Research Full-text collection of legal, news, and business information sources. Legal resources include law reviews and journals; law encyclopedias and legal guides; cases (all Supreme Court, federal, and state cases); statutes (including USCA and state codes/laws); federal regulations (including the Federal Register and CFR); European Union materials (including treaty, legislative, and case law materials). See Product Brochure and Campus Help for more details. Go shortcut = go/westlaw
The American Presidency Project Includes presidential papers, documents, proclamations, executive orders, addresses, and much more.
American President: An Online Reference Resource From the Miller Center of Public Affairs. Features facts and essays about the President's life before, during, and after each presidential term. It additionally provides information about the First Lady and cabinet officials of each administration.
CQ Guide to the Presidency In-depth coverage of the institution and U.S. presidents as well as its analytical chapters that explain the structure and operations of the office and the executive's relationship to the other, co-equal branches of government.
CQ Historic Documents Published since 1972, each volume includes approximately 100 primary source documents covering the most significant events of the year. These documents range from presidential speeches, international agreements, Supreme Court decisions to U.S. governmental reports. For CQ Electronic Library, Go shortcut = go/cq
Documentary History of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidency Main Library Stacks E806 .D614 (20 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Documentary History of the Truman Presidency Main Library Stacks E813 .D56 (35 volumes) Note: Print Resource
Encyclopedia of the American Presidency Main Library Reference JK511 E53 1994 (4 volumes) Note: Print Resource
GPO Access (Government Printing Office) Gateway to U.S. government documents which includes the Catalog of U.S. Government Publications; the Congressional Record; Congressional Bills, Laws, and Reports; Federal Register and CFR; Budget of the U.S. Government; Supreme Court decisions; Public Papers of the Presidents; and much more.
Homeland Security Digital Library Provides "access to important U.S. policy documents, presidential directives, and national strategy documents...and reports from various universities, organizations and local and state agencies."
POTUS: Presidents of the United States From the Internet Public Library. Provides "background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included."
Presidential Elections For information on Presidential Elections, see the Elections section of this guide.
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States Online covers Hoover to Clinton. For presidents before Hoover, do an author search in Midcat using the president's last name, first name [author search]. Note: Online and Print Resource
Main Library Stacks J80 A283, except FDR which is J82 D64
Vital Speeches of the Day 1934 - present. Microfilm no. 60; Current Periodicals; and online (partial). Note: Print, microfilm and online resource
Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents The official publication of presidential statements, messages, remarks, and other materials released by the White House Press Secretary. 1993 - present online. 1965+ available in print in the Bound Periodicals section.
The White House Information from and about the current U.S. administration.
Afrobarometer "A comparative series of national public attitude surveys on democracy, markets, and civil society in Africa." Also includes briefing papers and working papers.
Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) A collection of maps, surveys, polls, and other data, providing demographic and religious membership information about the U.S. and other nations. Includes national (i.e. country) profiles.
L' Etat de l'opinion French Public Opinion. Note: Print Resource
Main Library Stacks HN440 .P8 O684 (1988 - present)
Eurobarometer European Public Opinion Surveys on a variety of topics, back to 1973. From the European Commission. Some Eurobarometer Surveys also available from ICPSR.
Gallup Polls Gallup's website provides free access to their more recent polls. Middlebury does not subscribe to their achive database. Some polls online via Lexis-Nexis and Academic Onefile. For older polls see print volumes. Also see the CD-Rom (1935 - 1997). Note: Some polls only available to subscribers
General Social Survey The GSS contains a standard 'core' of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, plus topics of special interest. Some surveys also available on ICPSR.
ICPSR The Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) provides access to a large archive of social science data files for use with statistical software, such as SAS or SPSS. Includes some public opinion polls. A Data Use Tutorial is available.
Japanese Data Archive The Roper Center's Japanese Data Archive includes: JPOLL the on-line, question-level database of Japanese public opinion; and Japanese Data Library, which is made up of thousands of Japanese survey research studies.
Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) "Survey of democratic public opinion and behavior that covers the Americas. It presently includes 23 countries..."
National Network of State Polls "The National Network of State Polls (NNSP) is a confederation of organizations that conduct state-level surveys...The NNSP archive of state polls is the largest available collection of state-level data." - website
Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life Research, news, and public opinion polls covering four main areas as they relate to religion: politics, law, domestic policy, and world affairs.
Pew Hispanic Center - Surveys and Data Access reports, download datasets, search questions, and more.
Polling the Nations "Database of public opinion polls containing the full text of 500,000 questions and responses from 14,000+ surveys conducted from 1986 through the present in the United States and 100 other countries around the world." Logout when done (1 user limit). Note: 1 user limit - logout when done
PollingReport.com Current public opinion polls by a a variety of polling organizations (many are free but some are only available to subscribers). Note: Some polls only available to subscribers
Pollster.com Political races and presidential approval polls.
The Question Bank (UK) Provides information on major survey topics and access to questionnaires. The top section of the overview pages contains links to the main source for that survey, usually the Office for National Statistics or the National Centre for Social Research.
World Values Survey Surveys on values and beliefs in 80 societies around the world. Some surveys also available on ICPSR. Note: Registration required to access survey data
WorldPublicOpinion.org "An international collaborative project whose aim is to give voice to public opinion around the world on international issues." Sponsored by University of Maryland.
ZACAT European social science polling data. "A social science data portal allowing you to search for, browse, analyse and download social science survey data, provided by GESIS - Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences"
Translations of the Foreign Press
Current Digest of the Post-Soviet Press Weekly selection of Russian-language press materials translated into English. Online access 2001 - present. Earlier years called Current Digest of the Soviet Press. Back issues in print and microfiche. Note: Online, Print, and Microfiche
FBIS Daily Report (on microfiche) Translations of radio and TV broadcasts, newspaper and magazine articles, wire services and speeches. The library has reports on microfiche for Latin America ('90+), Sub-Sahara Africa ('91+), Asia & Pacific/East Asia ('85+), USSR & East Europe/Central Eurasia ('78-'96), China ('79+), Eastern Europe ('87+). Use the Index to the FBIS Daily Reports - Govt Docs Reference DJ - DS. Reports issued on microfiche, located in Gov Docs microfiche cabinets under PREX 7.10. For more detail, see the FBIS handout. For coverage 1994+ use World News Connection . See also JPRS reports. Note: UVM has better FBIS holdings than Midd, including coverage of the Mideast
JPRS (Joint Publications Research Service) After 1994, use World News Connection. Translations of books, reports, and periodical articles. Library receives selected series for Russia, China, East Asia, Japan, Europe, Latin America. See the JPRS handout for details. Reports issued on microfiche, located in Gov Docs microfiche cabinets under PREX 7.13 Index on microfiche (Transdex) Govt Docs Reference AI3 .T7 Note: Microfiche + print index
Watching America.com Non-partisan internet site that translates into English foreign news articles about the U.S. Great for getting a non-U.S. perspective on events involving the U.S. and for monitoring world opinion of the U.S. The site uses a combination of machine translation and human editors.
World News Connection Full-text translations of world press and broadcasting, 1995 to current.
World Press Review Provides articles reprinted and/or translated from the foreign press, as well as originally written material. Latest issues online (now a website). Older issues in Bound Periodicals AP2 .A83 2001 - 2004 and Microfiche 1980-2000.
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