Global Studies/Culture Group Resources
Global Studies (sometimes known as International Education), involves studying people and countries around the world. It encompasses many different academic disciplines and subjects. This research guide lists only a few of the more important printed and electronic resources available at the College of DuPage Library; for all of these subject areas the Library has many more resources available. You can expand your research beyond this guide by checking out the other related Library Research Guides listed below. If you have questions or want to find other resources, please ask for assistance at the Library Reference Desk (phone: 630-942-3364, or E-mail us).
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Library Catalogs
Look in the following catalogs for government publications, books,
videos, Internet sites, maps, and other types of items about other countries and cultures. In the C.O.D. catalog, try using a KEYWORD search, with one search box containing the name of a country or culture group, and another box with whatever subject or topic you are conducting research about.
The KEYWORD search feature also allows you to limit your search to a particular type of MATERIAL (e.g., books, DVD's, etc.), or by language of publication.
Outline of the Library of Congress Classification System (what COD uses to shelve its books).
Other Nearby Public and Academic Libraries
Lists of books in the C.O.D. Library that have these words in the title:
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Other Related C.O.D. Library Research Guides
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Reference Works
Some appropriate reference books are also included with each
section of Internet sites listed below.
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Article Indexes
You must have a valid College of DuPage library
card to access the electronic indexes and databases from off-campus.
- Academic OneFile (formerly Expanded Academic Index ASAP). An index to over 2500 magazines and journals covering a variety of topic areas including anthropology. This database provides references, abstracts, and many times the full-text of articles. A COD library card is required for off-campus use.
- Academic
Search Premier (EBSCOhost) (1990-present) Magazines and journals.
Some full-text.
- Blackwell Synergy. This is an index of articles published in journals that are printed by the Blackwell company. A wide variety of topics and journals are covered, but you only get bibliographic citations, no full-text articles. You can select a particular subject area to search in, or you can select a specific journal to search in by clicking on the broad subject, then selecting a small subject area from that next page, then selecting the particular journal title on the third page. You can move through the categories by clicking on the plus sign [+] to the left of the category name.
- Chicago
Tribune(1985-present).Full-text.
- FindArticles.com. Citations to millions of journal articles.
- The Free Library. A database of free magazine and journal articles.
- Google Scholar. This provides access to many free full-text articles, as well as citations to many other articles.
- IngentaConnect. This is an index to millions of journal articles, book chapters, reports, and more. Most are not available as full-text online items.
- JSTOR: Scholarly Journals Archive of Older Issues.
- Latin American Periodicals Tables of Contents (LAPTOC). No full-text articles.
- Military and Government Collection of articles.
- The
New York Times
- Newspapers
(ProQuest) (1980's-present).Full-text of four major national
newspapers including the New York Times.
- Open Access Journals Directory (free full-text journal articles)
- Project MUSE. This database provides citations and abstracts only.
- SCIRUS. A search engine for citations to journal articles and links to web pages.
- The
Wall Street Journal
- The
Washington Post
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- More COD Library journal and newspaper article databases.
Does the C.O.D. Library own the journal that I need?
Explanation
of the Difference between Journals and Magazines .
How
to Read a Research Study Article.
Art
- Art Research Guide (C.O.D. Library Resources)
- Atlas of World Art. Reference G 1046 .E 1 O 9 2004.
- Encyclopedia of World Art. Reference and General N 31 .W 6.
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Business and Economics
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Education
- Education Research Guide. (C.O.D. Library Resources).
- International Encyclopedia of National Systems of Education. Ref.LB 43 .I 584 1995.
- World Education Encyclopedia: A Survey of Educational Systems Worldwide. Three vols. Reference LB 15 .W 87 2001.
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Environment
- Encyclopedia of Global Change: Environmental Change and Human Society. Reference GF 149 .E 47 2002.
- Environment and Ecology Research Guide. (C.O.D. Library Resources)
- Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Issues. Reference GF 50 .J 65 2003.
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Food
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Health and Medicine
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Holidays and Festivals
- Anniversaries and Holidays. Reference GT 3930 .T 73 2000.
- Encyclopedia of Religious Rites, Rituals, and Festivals. Ref. BL 31 .E 47 2004.
- Holiday Symbols and Customs. Reference GT 3930 .T 48 2003.
- Holidays, Festivals and Celebrations of the World Dictionary. Ref. GT 3925 .H 64 2005
- Traditional Festivals: A Multicultural Encyclopedia. Reference GT 3925 .R 69 2005.
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International Organizations
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Law Enforcement
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Literature and Communications
To find books in the C.O.D. Library catalog, you can do a KEYWORD search using LITERATURE AND [type in the name of the country or culture group here], or try a SUBJECT search by typing in something like JAPANESE LITERATURE.
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Music
- The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music. General ML 100 .G 16.
- Music Research Guide. (C.O.D. Library Resources)
- World Music in Context: A Comprehensive Survey of the World's Musical Cultures. General ML 160 .F 64 2001.
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Politics and Government
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Religion
- Atlas of the World's Religions. Reference G 1046 .E 4 A 8 1999.
- Encyclopedia of Religion and War. Reference BL 80.3 .E 53 2004.
- Myths and Legends of the World. Reference BL 311 .M 97 2000.
- The Oxford Dictionary of World Religions. Reference BL 31 .O 9 1997.
- Religions of the World: A Comprehensive Encyclopedia. Reference BL 80.3 .R 45.
- Religious Studies Research Guide (C.O.D. Library Resources)
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices. Reference BL 80.3 .W 67 2006.
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Statistics/Census/Demographics
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Travel and Tourism
To find travel books in the Library's collection about a country, do a KEYWORD search in the Library Catalog, typing in the name of the country/region in one box, and the word guidebooks in the other search box.
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Work, Study, and Live Abroad
The C.O.D. Library's College and Career Center (CCIC), on the top floor of the Library, has many books about studying abroad, and careers where one can work in other countries.
- Academic Year Abroad. CCIC LB 2376 .U 46.
- C.O.D. Study Abroad programs.
- International Jobs: Where They Are, How to Find Them. CCIC HF 5549.5 .E 45 S 44.
- Opportunities for Overseas Careers. CCIC HF 5549.5 .E 45 C 32.
- Peterson's Study Abroad: A Guide to Semester and Yearlong Academic Programs. CCIC LB 2376 .P 46.
- Short Term Study Abroad. CCIC LB 2375 .S 8.
- Summer Jobs Abroad. CCIC HF 5549.5 .E 45 O 95.
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Evaluating Web Sites
Interlibrary Loan
The Library can obtain copies of articles or books from other libraries
for you. This alllows you to expand your research beyond just what is available at C.O.D. Please inquire at the Reference Desk. You may also consult journal
title lists from other libraries in the area.
Citing Sources
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Reference Desk: 630-942-3364
Dan Blewett, Reference Librarian
(630) 942-2279, FAX (630) 858-8757
Office: SRC 3035
blewett@cod.edu
