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Library Resources

Find out what books are available in the Baylor library :Destiny Library Catalog

CALL NUMBERS to use when looking in the Reference Section downstairs.

320: Political Science

328.73: Congress

330: Economics

340: Law

342.73: Constitution

350: Public Administration

 

Circulating Books            Upstairs: books you can check out

 

Be sure to check the Constitution section upstairs. Also check the biography section (call numbers begin with 92).

 

Reserve Books                 Downstairs: books you cannot check out

 

Relevant book are shelved behind the circulation desk for you to use while in the library.

 

Reference Books                  Downstairs: books you cannot check out

 

Find the 300 section on the main floor to find dictionaries and encyclopedias.

 

Internet Resources

 

Ben's Guide to Government: Government information created by the US Government Printing Office.

Congress: Non-partisan resource for Congressional content and contacting elected officials.

Congress for Kids: Non-partisan info with a great section on the Constitution.

Constitution Facts:  Great information on the Constitution.

Interactive Constitution: Very thorough resource.

Internet Government Directory: Organizes and categorizes government websites.

National Archives: Info about amendments, etc.

National Constitution Center: Explore the U.S. Constitution.

ProCon.org: Pros and cons of controversial issues.

Supreme Court: Official website of the US Supreme Court.

 

Databases

 

Compton's Encyclopedia: Searchable encyclopedia and dictionary. Includes magazines, websites, and videos

CQ Researcher: Reporting and analysis of current issues in the news.

Encyclopedia Americana: In-depth encyclopedia.

Facts on File: Statistics and facts.

Facts on File Issues & Controversies:  Presents both sides of a variety of issues.

Proquest History Study Center: Includes primary resources, reference books, & journal articles.

SIRS: Interactive e-books about government.

 

 

Citation Help

 

Worksheets: Use these to help organize your research.  Write the citations at the top of each page and take notes underneath.

Citation Maker: Plug in author/title/etc. info and this program creates your citation for you.

 

 

 

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