Online Reference Works
Please be aware that remote access to many of these resources is available for current NU affiliates only.
- CQ's Political Reference Suite/Electronic LibraryGateway to a collection of reference books in the field of Political Science. There are individual entries for a number of titles in this list.
- Vital Statistics on American PoliticsDownloadable data. Available online from 2005 to present. Editions covering the years 1990 through 2008 are available in the Snell Stacks, JK274 S74. Part of the CQ Political Reference Suite.
- Politics in AmericaProfiles of Congressmen/women and Senators. Also includes data on key votes and Congressional Districts. Part of the CQ Political Reference Suite.
- Almanac of American PoliticsComparable to Politics in America; profiles of members of Congress.
- Guide to the Presidency and the Executive BranchCovers all aspects of the Presidency including development of the office, executive powers, and relationships with Congress and the Supreme Court. Special features include brief biographies of the Presidents, Vice-Presidents, and First Ladies. The text is supported by charts and graphs.
- Guide to CongressUpdated through the 2006 mid-term elections. Includes history, organization, powers and procedures. The text is supported by charts, and graphs. Special features include "How a Bill Becomes Law" and lists of members. Part of the CQ Political Reference Suite.
Congress and the Nation - Congress and the NationProvides coverage of the activities of Congress from 1945 through 2004. Legislative histories, key votes, and policy analysis are included. Part of the CQ Political Reference Suite.
- Historic Document SeriesPrimary sources. Historic documents published from 1972 through 2008. Documents may be browsed chronologically or by topic. Part of the CQ Political Reference Suite.
- Supreme Court YearbookAvailable from 1989-1990 through the 2008-2009 term. Analysis of cases and terms. Part of the CQ Political Reference Suite.
- Biographical Directory of the American CongressConcise profiles of Representatives and Senators from 1774 to present.
- Oxford Reference OnlineCollection of Political and Social Sciences reference works.
Articles
- Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowScholarly, peer-reviewed articles and professional association publications, Abstracts and links to full text, about half are peer reviewed, covering all academic subjects including STEM fields.
Use this link if you want to include video clips from the Associated Press in your search results.
A number of the Library's article search engines are useful for finding information about the federal government and its activities. Look below for historical newspaper and journal articles as well as links to government periodicals and news.
Consider specialized databases like Criminal Justice Abstracts or ERIC (education) for subject-specific research.
Please be aware that remote access to many of these resources is available for current NU affiliates only.
- Worldwide Political Science AbstractsMay also be searched as part of the Social Sciences Premium Collection.
- Social Sciences Premium Collection (Proquest) This link opens in a new windowIncludes PAIS, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts, Sociological Abstracts, International Bibliography of the Social Sciences, Social Services Abstracts, and a number of full-text journal collections. Databases may be searched individually or as a group.
- Military and Government Collection (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new windowCurrent scholarly journal and news information pertaining to all branches of the military. Links to full text.
- Factiva This link opens in a new windowFactiva is the online home of the Wall Street Journal as well as a number of other resources that cover business and finance.
Historical Articles
- Historical New York Times1851- 2010 with index, 1851-1993. Microfilm copies of the NYT from 1851 to present are available on the third floor of Snell.
- American Periodicals Series OnlineDigitized images of the pages of 1000 American magazines and journals published between 1741 and 1940.
- JSTORJSTOR archives full-text scholarly articles in a number of disciplines, including public policy and public adminstration. The collection is now being updated to include articles published in recent years.