Resource Guide for Social Studies

Books

The Library has many books, encyclopedias, atlases and dictionaries pertaining to Social Studies. The Library's books are classified according to subject by the Dewey Decimal System and browsing the shelves for books can be a good way to find books on similar topics.  The 150-159 range contains books on psychology, 300 to 399 range contain books on social sciences and social issues, and  the 900 to 999 range contain  books on geography and history. US History is shelved at 973.

e-Reference Books available for Social  Studies.

Many if not all of our e-reference books may be useful in Social Sciences.
Click here for  list by subject

 

Online journals that pertain to Social Studies can be found at

EBSCO MAS Ultra - School Edition
eLibrary Curriculum Edition

Academic Search Premier

 

Carondelet Databases and Online Encyclopedias
Click here for  A-Z list of databases for all Carondelet Databases.

These databases and encyclopedias may be especially useful for Social Studies:

Encyclopædia Britannica Online

Daily Life Online 

EBSCO MAS Ultra - School Edition

eLibrary Curriculum Edition
History Reference Center
History Study Center
Newspaper Source Plus
Points of View

Helpful Internet Sites

  • American FactFinder

  • Background Notes

  • Best of History Websites

  • Professional Cartoonists Index

  • Economic Policy Institute (EPI)

  • International Data Base (IDB)

  • PBS History

  • Perry-Castaņeda Library Map Collection

  • U. S. Economy at a Glance

  • Year by Year

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