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GOVT 4348 – Terrorism

GOVT 4348 – Terrorism. Hillary Campbell 972-883-2959 Government Documents Librarian 01-20-05. Research Resources Available from the McDermott Library. Books – Print and Electronic Government Documents – Print, Microfiche, Maps and Online

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GOVT 4348 – Terrorism

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  1. GOVT 4348 – Terrorism Hillary Campbell 972-883-2959 Government Documents Librarian 01-20-05

  2. Research Resources Available from the McDermott Library • Books – Print and Electronic • Government Documents – Print, Microfiche, Maps and Online • Journal Articles – Print and Electronic, collections of full text articles and article citations in online databases

  3. Print Resources – Reference examples • Encyclopedia of World Terrorism – HV 6431 . E53 2003, 2nd floor • Encyclopedia of Terrorism – HV6431 .K883 2003, 2nd floor (very basic) • Terrorism, 1988-1991, 1992–1995, 1996 - 2001 : a chronology of events and a selectively annotated bibliography - HV6431 .M498 , 2nd floor

  4. Print Resources - Circulating • Call Number HV6431 – Covers the subject headings for global terrorism • Call Number KZ – Covers the subject headings international relations and international law Both on the 4th Floor – Search the catalog

  5. U.S. Government Documents – Print and Online examples • Foreign Relations of the United States (State Department) • The 9/11 Commission Report (Congressional) • International Law and the War on Terror (Defense) • Studies and Reports – All formats, search catalog by subject and limit to Government Documents Collection

  6. Finding Required Readings (or any other journal article) • Start with the citation • Search the library’s catalog for the journal title • Check the library’s holdings information • Access the article in microfilm, hard copy or electronically • Use InterLibrary Loan to get articles published in journals to which the library does not subscribe

  7. Example from Syllabus • Ami Pedahzur, “The Transformation of Israel’s Extreme Right” Studies in Conflict and Terrorism 24:25-42, 2001 • Bernard Lewis, "License to Kill" Foreign AffairsNov/ Dec 1998 http://library.utdallas.edu

  8. How Can I Make Sure an Article is Peer-Reviewed? Use Library’s Online Indexes of Journal Titles • Ulrichsweb - Search by the journal title. If the record indicates that a publication is “Refereed”, then it is a peer-reviewed title. • Serials Directory – Search by the journal title. Look for “yes” or “no” beside the Peer-Reviewed entry • Individual databases – Some allow you to limit searches to peer-reviewed publications only http://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/ dbases.htm

  9. PAIS • Index for public policy and social issues • Some full-text from 1977 • Citations occasionally include an abstract • Coverage begins in 1915 • Indexes periodicals, books, hearings, reports, government publications Why? Best public policy database

  10. PAIS Tips • Search PAIS Online for 1977 – Present • Search PAIS Archive for 1915 – 1976 • In PAIS Online, you can limit to peer-reviewed publications http://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/ dbases.htm

  11. Worldwide Political Science Abstracts • Indexes citations with abstracts – no full text • Public affairs periodicals, major news magazines, professional journals and books on politics and political analysis • Foreign and domestic politics • 1975 – Present Why? Excellent abstracts!

  12. Worldwide Political Science Abstracts Tips • Use “United States” as the Country of Publication to limit to articles on domestic issues • Search using the “Advanced” function – it’s actually easier to use http://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/ dbases.htm

  13. Social Sciences Citation Index • Large social science journal article index • Citations usually included • 1975 – Present Why? Cited Author and Cited Reference searching

  14. Social Sciences Citation Index Tips • Look closely – you might find a link to the full text • Don’t forget about the cited author/cited reference searching http://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/ dbases.htm

  15. Electronic Databases – Congressional Universe • Provides access to publications of the United States Congress from 1989 to the present. • Features full-text Congressional Committee Reports, Bills, Bill Tracking Reports and Public Laws Why? Best database for legislative research

  16. Electronic Databases – Congressional Universe Tips • If no full-text is available, the library has it in microfiche • Some things indexed back to 1970 http://www.utdallas.edu/library/collections/dbases.htm

  17. Electronic Databases - Others • Digital National Security Archive – A collection of primary documents on U.S. foreign and military policy since 1945, (TIFF images and PDF files) • Alternative Press Index - An index to articles from 300 alternative, radical, and left-wing periodicals and newspapers. International and interdisciplinary, this database is especially useful in the fields of the social sciences and humanities. 1969 - Present

  18. Electronic Databases – Others • Historical Abstracts - Covering world political, diplomatic, religious, economic, social, cultural and military history from 1450 – Present. • Government & Political Science PowerSearch - Searches several databases simultaneously

  19. Interlibrary Loan • Obtain articles, books, conference proceedings, theses, or dissertations not owned by the McDermott Library • Complete online form to request • Most articles delivered electronically and can be accessed for a limited number of days http://www.utdallas.edu/library/howto/forms/illforms.htm

  20. Good Websites • U.S. Department of Homeland Security – www.dhs.gov • FBI - http://www.fbi.gov/terrorinfo/ counterrorism/waronterrorhome.htm • State Dept - http://www.state.gov/s/ct/rls/pgtrpt/2001/html/ • Alternative Resources on the Web - http://www.pitt.edu/~ttwiss/irtf/Alternative.html • Library of Congress Terrorism and Crime Studies - http://www.loc.gov/rr/frd/terrorism.html

  21. Good Websites • Carnegie Resources on Terrorism - http://www.ceip.org/files/projects/npp/resources/terrorism.htm • NPS Terrorist Group Profiles - http://library.nps.navy.mil/home/tgp/tgpndx.htm • Interpol - http://www.interpol.int/Public/Terrorism/default.asp • United Nations - http://www.un.org/terrorism/

  22. How to Get Help from Home • Email http://www.utdallas.edu/library/howto/forms/erfform.html • Chat http://www.lib.utsystem.edu/students/ ask.html

  23. Want to See This Presentation Again? http://www.utdallas.edu/~hxc024100/ presentations.html

  24. University of Texas - Dallas An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University P. O. Box 830643 Richardson, TX 75083-0643 972-883-2955 January 20, 2005

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