Political Science Resources

This is the Political Science LibGuide - a "research homepage" specifically designed for PS students! Here you will find links to the library resources that are most relevant to your field of study and most likely to help you in your research. That doesn't mean these are the ONLY resources you should use, but they are a good place to start! 

If you need help locating, accessing, or evaluating sources, please contact a Librarian - we are here to help you!

Sometimes you need background information to help you better understand your topic. That might be information about a specific country, person, or policy. These resources will help you get started:

Background Information on people, places, etc.

• Credo Reference (expansive database of encyclopedias, handbooks, guides, and more)
• Academic eBooks from EBSCOhost or ProQuest
• SAGE Knowledge (reference database of handbooks, journals, professional development guides, and more)

Data & Stats

• Data.gov—Open data collected and maintained by the U.S. Government
• The General Social Survey (GSS)—​​​For more than four decades, the General Social Survey (GSS) has studied the growing complexity of American society. It is the only full-probability, personal-interview survey designed to monitor changes in both social characteristics and attitudes currently being conducted in the United States.
• Pew Research Center
  • Political Attitudes and Values
• United States Census Bureau

• CQ Weekly 

• ICPSR 

• Political Science Complete 

• JSTOR 

• Social Sciences Full Text 

• World Politics Review