Library and Web Resources for International Education

June 19, 2002

Margaret Power

DePaul University Library

Chicago: Ethnic / Global Connections in Institutions & Organizations

 Chicago Area Directory of Organizations

1,600 clubs, groups, and other organizations throughout the metropolitan region.

Chicago Community Cultural Centers

Chicago Museums

Chicago: Ethnic & Global Connections in Institutions & Organizations

Illinois Ethnic CoalitionA multi-ethnic, multi-racial coalition of members of Chicago's diverse communities committed to improving understanding across racial and ethnic lines.

Global ChicagoA collaborative project whose mission is to enhance Chicago's strengths as a global city and raise awareness - both here and abroad - of Chicago's global connections.

Chicago: Ethnic & Global Connections in Institutions & Organizations

Human care services directory of metropolitan Chicago.

Comprehensive directory of social service agencies and organizations covering regions in Northeastern Illinois.. R. 361.977 S678A1 Lincoln Park and Loop

The ultimate 2000 : directory of ethnic organizations, ethnic media and scholars for the Chicago metropolitan area R. 305.8009773 U47L2000 LPC Chicago Collection

Chicago: Ethnic & Global Connections in Institutions & Organizations

Library Web page paths:

RESOURCES: City Guides SUBJECT GUIDES: Chicago

Chicago: News

Through the Library website we provide links to Chicago Newspapers via databases with archival newspaper texts and links to newspaper web sites

Library Web page path: RESOURCES: Newspapers: Chicago

Chicago: News Alternate views

Databases Ethnic Newswatch

Indexes US ethnic and minority publications; with full text.

Websites The Chicago Reporter An award winning investigative monthly with the mission

of documenting the city's, and l metropolitan area's struggles with the issues of race and poverty.

Chicago Collection

At Richardson Library, a non circulating collection of significant titles covering all aspects of Chicago history, politics, arts, guides is located at the Reference Desk

Immigration in Chicago: Sample sites

Databases(from the Navigation Bar on ( Library Home Page)

Chicago Tribune1985 to present

Academic Universe: NewsContains Chicago Sun-Times

Ethnic Newswatch

Immigration in Chicago: Sample sites

Websites/ Web guides

Coalition of African, Asian, European and Latino Immigrants of Illinois.

Chicago-Based Organizations (for immigrants and refugees)

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights

Foreign News

Databases(from the Navigation Bar on ( Library Home Page) Academic Universe: News

Indexes newspaper articles, wire service reports and transcripts of TV and radio broadcasts; with full text in English and other languages

Global News BankFull text of international news sources, including material from wire services, broadcasts, transcripts, newspapers and periodicals

Foreign News

Websites/Web Guides

International Newspapers Online Around the World

Latin American Newspapers (LANIC)

News and Newspapers Online 

Internet Public Library: Online Newspapers

Foreign News

Library Web page paths:RESOURCES: Newspapers

DATABASES: International Studies

Country Information

Databases(from the Navigation Bar on ( Library Home Page)

Global Newsbank Views Wire

Daily updates on international business and current events in specific countries or regions

PAIS Public Affairs Information ServiceIndexes journals, book chapters and dissertations in international public affairs

Subject discipline databases such as ERIC, PsycInfo, Sociological Abstracts

Country Information

Websites/Web guides International Affairs Resources

Lists of NGOs, UN sites.

National publications and statistical yearbooks, current statistics and Internet sites List of links to national statistical sites compiled by the UN Statistics Division.

Country Information

Governments on the World Wide WebComprehensive database of governmental institutions on the World Wide Web: parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, city councils, public broadcasting corporations, central banks, political parties, etc.

Foreign Government Resources on the WebCompiled at University of Michigan

Country Information

Galileo Internet Resources: Area Studies and Ethnic Studies

International Simulations

From U. of Michigan: source information about countries of the world and international organizations.

The Virtual Library: Regional Studies

Country Information

Library Web page paths:

RESOURCES: Country Guides

DATABASES: International Studies

SUBJECT GUIDES : Country Guides in various categories

Health & Global Environment: Sample Resources

Databases: Health Sciences

(from the Navigation Bar on ( Library Home Page)

CINAHL (Nursing)

Biological and Agricultural Index

Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition HealthInfo

    

Health & Global Environment: Sample Resources

Websites/ Web Guides

EarthTrends: Environmental Information Portal

World Health Organization

Class Resources: Sample pages done for classes

Library Resources on Global Gender Issues

Library Resources on "The Immigrant Experience"