Resource Guide SOCIAL STUDIES
Books
The Library has many books, encyclopedias, atlases, and dictionaries pertaining to Social Studies. The Library's books are classified by subject according to 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, the 300 to 399 range contains books on social sciences and social issues, and the 900 to 999 range contains books on geography and history. US History is shelved at 973. Access the library catalog here.
e-Reference Books:
Gale eBooks - access to over 200 books related to history or social science
Salem Press Online - access to over 30 books on current social topics
Online journals that pertain to Social Studies can be found at:
Carondelet Databases and Online Encyclopedias:
These databases and encyclopedias may be especially useful for Social Studies:
Helpful Internet Sites:
Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet (US Dept of State)
US Economy at a Glance (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Reliable News Sources:
Media Bias Fact Check **Not a news source, but a great site to use to evaluate news sources.**