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Global Resources

This guide is a selective bibliography of sources that PCC students can use in order to gain information on globalization and world cultures, especially in the areas of business and health. If you need more specific information, please ask a librarian for help.

Go directly to: Library Online Databases  ♦  Books  ♦  Websites

 

Library Online Databases

Nearly all of the Library’s online databases include information relating to any number of global affairs and topics. The key to finding the information is in how you form your search.  It also helps to have an idea about what types of information are available in each database. Below is a selective list of database titles with search tips and sample searches.

You may want to browse the entire A to Z List of library databases in order identify subject databases relating directly to your topic (i.e. Literature Criticism Online, Health Source, Criminal Justice Periodicals, etc.).

Passwords are needed to access these resources from off-campus.

 

World News Digest PCC library database bulldog logo.

Features:
Top news stories by country, top news stories by decade, country profiles, maps, searchable contents of the World Almanac and Book of Facts, World Press links, and more.

Search tip:
Click the check-box beside “Search Title Text Only” to reduce the number of hits to stories directly related to the country you are researching.

Sample search: Canada

 

Modern World History Online PCC library database bulldog logo.

Features:
Covers the people, places, and events in the broad expanse of history—from mid-15th century to the present. Tabs divide broad searches by biographies, topics & events, images & videos, primary sources, and maps & charts.

Sample search:  Russia

 

Academic Search Premier NCLive Logo.

Features:
General topic database that includes articles and images from journals, magazines, and newspapers.

Sample search:  China AND healthcare

 

Business Source Premier NCLive Logo.

Features:
Full-text coverage in all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance, and economics.
Includes company profiles by Datamonitor: company profiles direct link.


Sample search:  infrastructure AND (Dubai OR UAE)

 

CINAHL with Full Text NCLive Logo.

Features:
Index of core nursing and allied health journals.

Search tip: 
Under the heading "Limit Your Results" look for "Journal Subset."
You can choose to limit your results to those dealing with certain areas of the world: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, Mexico & Central/South America, UK & Ireland, and the USA.

Sample search: "nutrition disorders" and Journal Subset: Asia 

 

CQ Researcher NCLive Logo.

Features:
Comprehensive, non-biased reporting and analysis on issues shaping our world.

Sample search:  Middle East

 

Gale Virtual Reference Library NCLive Logo.

Features:
Collection of full-text subject encyclopedias. Of particular note are the following titles:

Search tip:
Enter a country name into the basic search box and click on SEARCH in order to get an idea of the various types of information available about the country.

Sample search: Japan

 

Books at PCC Library


Reference Books (non-circulating)

The Statesman's Yearbook 
Call Number: REF JA 51 .S7 2009
Reliable, concise information on any country in the world. Includes coverage of history, politics, economics, trade and infrastructure for each country, extensive further reading lists and web links for further research.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations 
Call Number: REF G 63 .W67 2007
Guide to the geographic, historical, political, social & economic status of all nations, their international relationships, and the United Nations system.

Encyclopedia of the World's Nations and Cultures 
Call Number: REF G 63 .K874 2007
Concise and objective descriptions of the dominant political, economic, social, and cultural systems of the countries of the world.

Grolier Library of International Biographies
Call Number: REF CT 103 .G72 1996
Contents: v.1. Activists -- v.2. Athletes -- v.3. Entrepreneurs, inventors, & discovers, -- v.4. Explorers -- v.5. Performing artists -- v.6. Political & military leaders -- v.7. Scholars & educators -- v.8. Scientists -- v.9. Visual artists -- v.10. Writers & general index.

Encyclopedia of Holidays and Celebrations : A Country-By-Country Guide
Call Number: REF GT 3930 .E53 2006 v. 1-3
Explores major holidays, festivals, and rites of passage in 206 countries.

Searching the Library Catalog

Use the online library catalog to find books, videos and other materials on your topic. A few keyword and subject terms are listed below to help get you started:


For more information on how to search our library catalog, read: Searching the Online Library Catalog.  If you find items in the library catalog that you are interested in viewing, write down the title, call number and the location for each item. A librarian will be glad to help you find the items in the library.

To search for books at other libraries, read the information found on the Find Books page.

 

Websites

COUNTRY INFORMATION

 

CIA World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
Country information includes an introduction and sections on geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.

Country Studies  (Library of Congress)
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/cshome.html
“The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.”

International Country Statistics on the Web
http://www.bls.gov/bls/other.htm
List of links to statistical websites for countries all over the world.

International Documents Collection:  Foreign Governments
http://www.library.northwestern.edu/govinfo/resource/internat/foreign.html
Collection of links to the official websites of national governments. Maintained by Northwestern University Library.

International Documents Collection:  Intergovernmental Organizations
http://www.library.northwestern.edu/govinfo/resource/internat/igo.html
Collection of links to various intergovernmental organizations. Maintained by Northwestern University Library.  SEARCH TIP: Use the IGO Web Search box at the top of the page to search for a specific topic within the websites listed.  Search examples: Africa health; international trade statistics; malnutrition, etc.

Portals to the World (Library of Congress)
http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html
Contains “selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world. They are arranged by country or area with the links for each sorted into a wide range of broad categories. The links were selected by Area Specialists and other Library staff using Library of Congress selection criteria.”

U.S. Department of State
http://www.state.gov
The U.S. Department of State provides a host of information regarding U.S. foreign policy. This site also includes information on individual countries, travel abroad, U.S. Embassies, and much more.

The World Online: International Resources on the WWW
http://www.hamline.edu/bush/research/guides_international/index.html
Collection of “links to information from and about the countries of the world.” Maintained by Bush Memorial Library, Hamline University.

 

GLOBAL HEALTH

Besides the information found in the sites listed below, make sure to take a look at the sites listed under COUNTRY INFORMATION above. Many of the COUNTRY INFORMATION sites include information on the nation’s healthcare, various health statistics, and links to other health related information.

World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/en
“WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.” Their website includes individual country information, statistics, the World Health Report, and much more.

World Health Organization Statistical Information System (WHOSIS)
http://www.who.int/whosis/en
“An interactive database bringing together core health statistics for the 193 WHO Member States.” The “Countries” link provides various health statistics and information on each country listed: country profile, outbreaks and crises, mortality, health service coverage, risk factors, and health systems.

GlobalHealth.gov
http://www.globalhealth.gov
Website of the Office of Global Health Affairs.

Duke Medical Center Library Subject Guide: Global Health
http://www.mclibrary.duke.edu/subject/globalhealth
Collection of global health websites and other resources maintained by the Duke Medical Center Library.

The McGill Library Global Health Resource Guide
http://wikisites.mcgill.ca/GlobalHealthGuide
Collection of global health resources such as government documents, websites, maps, and tools. This is a wiki that is maintained by McGill Library.

 

 




BUSINESS & FINANCE

Economist.com: Countries
http://www.economist.com/countries
Includes  news, country profiles, forecasts, statistics and more.

Export.gov
http://export.gov
“Export.gov brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace.”

International Economic Review
http://www.usitc.gov/ind_econ_ana/research_ana/ier_ittr/ier/index.htm
This review is "a bimonthly staff publication of the Office of Economics." It's purpose is to notify members of the U.S. International Trade Commission about "significant developments in international economics and trade and to provide technical information and advice on international trade matters to policy makers."

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
http://www.imf.org/external/fin.htm
“The IMF is an international organization of 185 member countries. It was established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment.”
SEARCH TIP: There is a “Country Info” tab/link that displays IMF reports and publications by country.

International Trade Statistics
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/statis_e.htm
An annual report from the World Trade Organization which offers statistics on trade in merchandise and commercial services for an assessment of world trade flows by country, region and main product groups or service categories

The World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org
“Source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.” Of particular interest are the “Countries” and “Data & Research” links in the top navigation bar. The World Economic Outlook report, published by the World Bank, analyzes the state of the world's economy.

GlobalEdge
http://globaledge.msu.edu/resourceDesk/
Vast collection of resources on international business. Maintained by Michigan State University.

 

TRAVEL ABROAD


U.S. Department of State: Travel
http://travel.state.gov

Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Traveler’s Health
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel

 

OTHER SITES

Globalization 101
http://www.globalization101.org
“Globalization101.org is an Internet resource offered by the Levin Institute to promote a greater understanding of globalization.” Included in the site are issue briefs which highlight current controversies dealing with globalization, news analyses, lesson plans aimed at high school, community college, and four-year institutions, and a list of links from various organizations with various viewpoints on different issues relating to globalization.

YaleGlobal Online
http://yaleglobal.yale.edu
“YaleGlobal Online is the flagship publication of the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization. The magazine explores the implications of the growing interconnectedness of the world by drawing on the rich intellectual resources of the Yale University community, scholars from other universities, and public- and private-sector experts from around the world.”

 

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