Welcome to the LibGuide for Public & Social Services! In the boxes below, find articles, books, and reference materials covering various aspects of public service.
On the additional tabs above, find links to websites covering criminal justice, government & law, hospitality administration, human services, paralegal studies, and public safety.
Articles from Journals, Magazines, and Newspapers
From the United States Census Bureau, the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy
Resources covering current issues in politics, business, law, energy, education, health, society, and culture. Presents pro and con, designed for student debate research. Includes overview articles and videos, primary sources, timelines, and bibliographies. Also editorial cartoons. Browse topics or keyword search. Recommended for argumentative research.
Now linking to Ivy Tech resources:
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Covers the who, how, and why of American government through primary and secondary sources, plus maps, graphs, images, and many other formats
Full text for thousands of primary source documents and informational texts. Designed for secondary schools, public libraries, junior/community colleges and undergraduate research.
Extensive collection of online academic books in all subject areas.
5000+ scholarly books in full text, online or downloadable, covering all areas of the humanities and social sciences. Titles are chosen by scholars as important to further scholarship; includes classic works. Search full texts by keyword, or browse titles or authors. Recommended for course reserves. Website is ADA compliant.
This database from the New York Public Library provides free access to thousands of digital materials including prints, photographs, maps, manuscripts, streaming video, and more.
Unique and comprehensive collection of art masterpieces of all varieties, eras, and cultures. Entries: 66,919 Images: 66,934 People: 33,040
