Introduction
This page will serve as an introduction to the online resources in the Library that support Public Policy Research. Since Public Policy research covers a wide swath of subject matter, this site is divided by areas of research. This page will be updated frequently to address student research needs.
Resources
Foreign Government Information covers resources for news, policy, and background information of foreign countries.
Think tanks, NGOs, IGOs covers organizations that influence public policy.
US Government Information covers laws, regulations, and publications of the US Government. A lot of policy-specific information can be found in these resources.
Statistical Data covers numerical information available, collected from federal, state, international, and non-governmental organizations.
Resources by Subject covers the most frequently used resources associated with specific policy areas. Multi-subject covers databases that contain information about a wide range of policy issues.
Research Tips gives you access to materials and people who can help you with your research.
New Resources
Public Administration Abstracts
Public Administration Abstracts includes bibliographic records covering essential areas related to public administration, including public administration research, public administration theory, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline. Access it here via GALILEO.
Urban Studies Abstracts
Urban Studies Abstracts includes bibliographic records covering essential areas related to urban studies, including urban affairs, community development, urban history, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline. Access it here via GALILEO.
Race Relations Abstracts
Race Relations Abstracts includes bibliographic records covering essential areas related to race relations, including ethnic studies, discrimination, immigration studies, and other areas of key relevance to the discipline. Access it here via GALILEO.