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  • Reference Books
  • Journals in Print
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  • Reference Books

    The following is a sample of reference materials held in Anselmo Library's Reference Collection. Use these books to begin your research. Remember reference materials cannot be taken from the library.

    100 Key Documents in American Democracy
    REF E173.A15 1994

    Great Debates in American History
    REF E173.M64 1970

    Encyclopedia of American Political History
    REF E183.E5 1984

    Dictionary of American Foreign Affairs
    REF E183.7.F58 1993

    Statistical Abstract of the United States
    REF HA202.S843

    Blackwell Encyclopedia of Political Thought
    REF JA61.B57 1987

    Illustrated Dictionary of Constitutional Concepts
    REF JA61.M28 1996

    Survey of Social Science: Government & Politics Series
    REF JA61.S88 1995

    Checks and Balances: the three branches of the American government (3 vol.)
    REF JK271.B6496 2005

    United States Government Manual
    REF JK421.A3

    Encyclopedia of the American Presidency
    REF JK511.G45 2004

    Presidency A to Z
    REFJK511 .P775 2008

    Journals in Print

    The following is a list of government journals held in print at Quincy College Library. Please check the Online Catalog for holdings. Journals cannot be checked out; copy machines are available.

    Congressional Digest & CQ Weekly
    State Legislatures

    Online Databases

    Search for information on your topic using the following online databases:

    ABC-CLIO Social Studies Databases
     This collection of social studies resources includes the American Government file which provides innovative ways of matching current events with enduring themes of American politics and public policy at all levels.

    The American History file investigates the people, events, and themes of our nation's evolution from the first explorers in the New World to the developments in today's headlines.

    The Issues file provides an in-depth understanding of how society shapes and is shaped by controversy.

    Facts on File Reference Suite
    Issues and Controversies in American History On File provides a better understanding of how historical events have shaped our nation by exploring the key players and the battles they fought. The database also includes an almanac, an encyclopedia and an international news file.

    CQ Researcher
    Congressional Quarterly Researcher provides full-text reports on controversial topics and current social issues. Use this collection to find a topic for a paper, or as a starting point for your research.

    Opposing Viewpoints
    Provides essays from books, full-text magazine and newspaper articles, statistics, primary sources, and websites on controversial issues.

    Websites

    GPO Access
    "GPO Access is a service of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government."

    C-Span's 3 Branches of Government Resource Center
    Provides video clips, handouts and activities on the roles and powers of the three branches of U.S. government.

    FirstGov.gov
    FirstGov.gov is the search engine for sites created and maintained by the U.S. government.

    POTUS: Presidents of the United States
    On this site created by the Internet Public Library "you will find background information, electrion results, notable events, and some points of interest on each one of the presidents."

    U.S. Electoral College
    This site from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration provides "ready access to essential evidence" on the U.S. Electoral College.