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Articles and Databases | Biographies | Early World History | Economics | Environmental Policy | European History | General History Reference | Globalization | Law and Constitution | Oregon and Portland | Philosophy | Politics | Religion | U.S. History

Articles and Databases:

Use these databases to find articles published in academic journals, newspapers, and other print sources. Often you can gain access to the full text of the article online.

Academic OneFile
Search full-text articles from scholarly, peer-reviewed journals and reference sources in a wide variety of subjects. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles.

Academic Search Premier (requires Multnomah County Public Library card)
Click on “Academic Search Premier,” and enter your Multnomah County Public Library card number and PIN (probably the last four digits of your phone number) to access the database. Provides access to a wide variety of academic publications. You can limit your results to full text articles and scholarly journals by clicking boxes under “Search Options.”

America: History and Life (requires Multnomah County Public Library card)
Click on “America: History and Life,” and enter your Multnomah County Public Library card number and PIN (probably the last four digits of your phone number) to access the database. Provides access to a wide variety of publications about American history. You can limit your results to linked full text and academic journals under “Search Options.” You can also search for your terms within the full text of the articles.

Business Economics and Theory
Provides access to more than 150 full text academic journals and magazines focusing on economics and business. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles.

Environmental Studies and Policy Collection
Provides access to nearly 200 journals, representing the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles.

General OneFile
Search full-text articles from news and magazine sources in a wide variety of subjects.

LegalTrac
Provides access to more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles.

JSTOR (requires Multnomah County Public Library card)
Click on “JSTOR,” and enter your Multnomah County Public Library card number and PIN (probably the last four digits of your phone number) to access this enormous database. Provides a rich storehouse of full-text articles from a range of journals in the humanities. Highly recommended.

New York Times Historical Archive (requires Multnomah County Public Library card)
Click on “New York Times Historical,” and enter your Multnomah County Public Library card number and PIN (probably the last four digits of your phone number) to access New York Times articles from 1851 to the present.

Print Journals in the Library
The library subscribes to Adbusters, The Atlantic, Business Week, Harper’s, New Republic, New Yorker, Newsweek, Time, and the U.S. News & World Report. Print copies are kept for one year. Most of these titles are also available full text in Academic Search Premier.

Biographies

Dewey Ranges: Biography collection (e.g., B SHAKESPEARE), REF 920

Biography Resource Center
Provides full-text biographical and critical articles on thousands of literary figures. Articles may be printed or emailed. Database available at the library terminals on campus. Visit the US Library Moodle page for login and password.

Dictionary of American Biography (18 vol.)
Entries in this multi-volume series provide biographical information on a wide range of American figures. 18 volume reference book set in the library. (REF 920.073 DIC)

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Search entries in full text reference sources, such as encyclopedias and dictionaries.

Early World History

Dewey Range: 930-939

The Cambridge Ancient History (12 vol.)
Articles depicting ancient history from prehistory and the first recorded human settlements to A.D. 324. Contains numerous fold-out maps. 12 volume reference book set in the library. (REF 930 CAM)

Internet Ancient History Sourcebook
This vast collection of free web resources includes many full texts of historical documents, and is organized by specific civilizations. Maintained by Professor Paul Halsall at Fordham University.

Smithsonian Timelines of the Ancient World: A Visual Chronology from the Origins of Life to AD 1500
This thoroughly illustrated book presents parallel chronologies of themes of life and culture in each of the continents from prehistory to the Renaissance. Reference book in the library. (REF 930.02 SMI)

Economics

Dewey Range: 330-330.1

Business Economics and Theory
Provides access to more than 150 full text academic journals and magazines focusing on economics and business. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles.

Encyclopedic Dictionary of Economics
Brief entries explain economic terms. Includes cross-references and diagrams. Reference book in the library. (REF 330 ENC)

The Worldly Philosophers: The Lives, Times, and Ideas of the Great Economic Thinkers
Chapters focus on individual philosophers or schools of thought, including their historical contexts, their lives, and analysis of their works and ideas. Book in the library. (330 HEI)

Environmental Policy

Dewey Range: 363.6-363.7392

Environmental Encyclopedia (3 vol.)
Entries cover a broad range of categories, including people, topics, issues, organizations, and species pertaining to environmental science and policy. 3 volume reference book set in the library. (REF 363.7 ENV)

Environmental Studies and Policy Collection
Provides access to nearly 200 journals, representing the multiple viewpoints of this volatile field of study, including perspectives from the scientific community, governmental policy makers, as well as corporate interests. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles.

European History

Dewey Range: 940-949.9

EuroDocs: Primary Historical Documents from Western Europe 
A collection of links to primary historical documents from Western Europe. Organized by country, these links focus on key historical happenings within their respective countries. Compiled and maintained by Richard Hacken, European Studies Bibliographer at BrighamYoung University.

The Oxford Illustrated History of the First World War
Consists of essays written by reknowned World War I scholars, on topics ranging from military strategy to politics on the home front. Illustrated with many photographs, and contains an index. Book in the library. (940.3 OXF)

The Second World War
This book by historian John Keegan examines each theater of the war, focusing on five crucial battles and offering new insights into the distinctive methods and motivations of modern warfare. Book in the library. (940.54 KEE)

General History Reference

Dewey range: 900s

Dictionary of the Middle Ages (13 vol.)
Alphabetical entries about persons, topics, and aspects of life in the Middle Ages (A.D. 500 to 1500). 13 volume reference book set in the library. (REF 909.07 DIC)

A History of Islamic Society (2 vol.)
Detailed history of Islam and its political and cultural impact worldwide, up through the 20th century. Includes an index and maps. 2 volume reference book set in the library. (REF 909.09 LAP)

Timetables of History: A Horizontal Linkage of People and Events
Tables show concurrent events from 4500 B.C. to the 1990s in history, literature, religion, arts, science, and daily life. Reference book in the library. (REF 902 GRU 1991)

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations (5 vol.)
Detailed entries for each nation, including geography and climate, history, religion, government, economy, and other features. The first volume of the set is dedicated to the system and related agencies of the United Nations. 5 volume reference book set in the library. (REF 903 WOR)

Globalization

Dewey Ranges: 337-337.73, 382-382.71

Globalization and Free Trade
Explores international economic integration, globalization, and free trade in the United States and abroad; and provides related primary source documents and research tools. Book in the library. (382.71 GLO)

The Globalization Reader
Articles on globalization from diverse perspectives. Covers the political, economic, cultural, and individual dimensions of globalization. Book in the library. (337 GLO)

YaleGlobal Online
An online publication from Yale Center for the Study of Globalization. Browse articles focusing on different aspects of globalization, look for issues pertaining to a specific region, and more.

Law and Constitution

Dewey Range: 340-344.73

The Judicial Branch of the Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics
An overview of how the judicial branch of the U.S. government is structured and how it works, which describes its roles and functions, how federal judges are chosen, court politics, and interactions with other government branches. Reference book in the library. (REF 347.73 ABO)

LegalTrac
Provides access to more than 1,400 titles including major law reviews, legal newspapers, bar association journals and international legal journals. Try clicking the box next to the search window to limit your search to peer-reviewed articles.

The Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States
Alphabetical entries including significant people, topics, and cases in the history of the U.S. Supreme Court. Appendices include chronology of nominations and successions of the judges, and both a case and topical index. Reference book in the library. (REF 347.73 OXF)

The U.S. Constitution A to Z
Alphabetical entries on topics pertaining to the U.S. Constitution, including issues, cases, people, and the powers of the three branches of government. Reference book in the library. (REF 342.73 MAD)

Oregon and Portland

Dewey Ranges: 979.4-979.8

City of Portland website
The official website for the city of Portland. Learn about city government and services, including city planning and our elected officials.

An Historical Atlas of Early Oregon
Contains large, detailed maps about historical periods and topics such as native Oregonians,, early exploration, the maritime fur trade, and overland exploration. Reference book in the library. (REF 911.995 FAR)

METRO website
The website for METRO, our elected regional government serving Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Contains useful information about local environmental issues and sustainability.

The Oregon Book: Information A to Z
Brief alphabetical entries of facts about Oregon, including statistics, history, and geography. Also includes an extensive bibliography. Reference book in the library. (REF 979.5 BAT)

The Oregon Encyclopedia
This project is a growing resource on all things about Oregon, from history to arts to technology. You can search or browse entries or categories.

Oregon Geographic Names
Explains the history of Oregon place names, from towns and counties to creeks and peaks. Reference book in the library. (REF 979.5 MCA 1974)

Oregon Historical Society website
Under the Education pull-down menu you'll find the Oregon History Project, a portal to rich information and many photographs about Oregon's history. You'll also find Focus on Oregon History, which contains links to focused articles about topics in Oregon history.

State of Oregon website
The official website for the State of Oregon. Contains information about state government, agencies, and elected officials, and links to the branches of government.

Philosophy

Dewey Range: 100-194

The Dictionary of the History of Ideas: Studies of Selected Pivotal Ideas (5 vol.)
Consists of articles by scholars on important ideas in the development of modern thought. The 5th volume is an index. 5 volume reference book set in the library. (REF 103 DIC)

The Encyclopedia of Philosphy (8 vol.)
Detailed entries on philosophers, and topics in philosophy, including essential questions and terms for each topic. 8 volume reference book set in the library (REF 103 ENC)

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
This peer-reviewed resource provides detailed, scholarly information on key topics and philosophers in all areas of philosophy.

The Oxford Companion to Philosophy
Alphabetical entries about people, topics, and problems in the study of philosophy. Includes a great appendix with maps of the parts or branches of philosophy, a chronological table, and an index. Reference book in the library. (REF 100 OXF)

Politics

Dewey Range: 320-329.09

Guide to Congress (2 vol.)
Comprehensive institutional history from the founding of Congress through 2007, published by Congressional Quarterly. Covers such issues as how media reporting has affected the ability of Congress to function; and how the GOP leadership and its region of dedicated conservatives changed the tenor of debate in Congress. Two volume reference book set in the library. (REF 328.73 GUI)

Political Handbook of the World 2005-2006
In-depth entries about politics in each country of the world, including, history, political parties, leaders, and legislature. Appendices include a chronology of major international events, a chronology of U.N.-sponsored conferences, U.N. membership, and an extensive index of significant people. Reference book in the library. (REF 321 POL)

Political Theories for Students
Contains detailed essays about major political theories and movements, including history, significant people, theories in depth, and analysis. Reference book in the library. (REF 320.9 WOR)

Religion

Dewey Range: 200-299.7

A New Dictionary of Religions
Brief entries on religions and religious topics and practices around the world. Reference book in the library. (REF 200.3 NEW)

Religion Online
This site indexes and provides links to more than 6000 texts and articles about religions, religious history, social issues, theology, and other relevant topics. Maintained by Rev. William F. Fore, Ph.D.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices (3 vol.)
Detailed information about religious practices in specific countries around the world, including history, and political impact. 3 volume reference book set in the library. (REF 200.9 WOR)

U.S. History

Dewey Range: 973-979.8

America: History and Life (requires Multnomah County Public Library card)
Click on “America: History and Life,” and enter your Multnomah County Public Library card number and PIN (probably the last four digits of your phone number) to access the database. Provides access to a wide variety of publications about American history. You can limit your results to linked full text and academic journals under “Search Options.” You can also search for your terms within the full text of the articles.

The Annals of America (21 vol.)
Year-by-year collections of documents, speeches, Congressional records and Supreme Court reports, documenting important issues and historical events from the discovery of the Americas through 1976. 21 volume reference book set in the library. (REF 973 ANN 1976)

Dictionary of American History (8 vol.)
Brief alphabetical entries about topics, places, people, and events in American History. 8 volumer reference book set in the library. (REF 973.03 DIC)

Historical Atlas of the United States
Uses historical maps to describe and illustrate historical periods and events in the United States. Reference book in the library. (REF 911 HAY)

The Presidents: A Reference History
Detailed history of U.S. Presidents and their presidencies, from George Washington to George W. Bush. Reference book in the library. (REF 973.09 PRE)

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