Political Science and Government

Library Catalog

• Search for online and print books and DVDs. Materials are generally found in the "JK…” call number range. How to cite: APA , MLA

Research Databases

These resources are limited to FCC-affiliated users. Ask Library staff for more info, call 301-846-2444, or contact Ask a Reference Librarian.

• Academic Search Premier:: Multiple subjects are covered in this database of over 4,600 journals. How to cite: APA, MLA
  
  
• Ebrary: Over 25,000 electronic full-text books from dozens of academic, university, technical, and trade publishers.  Off-campus, you’ll need to log in.with your 14-digit barcode number from FCC ID.  How to cite: APA, MLA
  
  
• Gale Virtual Reference Library: Search a number of specialized encyclopedias in biography, law, business, substance abuse, multiculturalism, education and more. How to cite: APA, MLA
  
  
• CQ Researcher: Overviews of current controversies in public policy. How to cite: APA, MLA
  
  
• National Newspapers: Full-text articles from The Baltimore Sun, The Christian Science Monitor, the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal,  and The Washington Post newspapers. How to cite: APA , MLA

Websites

• Executive Branch of the U.S. Government

• Library of Congress: Guide to Law Online

• Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government

• Frederick County, Maryland Government

• Maryland Electronic Capital: Links  to Maryland state government offices.

• Maryland Manual Online: A directory of state, county, and municipal government officials, departments, agencies, commissions, etc.

• Project Vote Smart: Track the performance of over 13,000 political leaders.

• State and Local Government: Links to state, county, and municipal governments.

• Thomas--U.S. Congress on the Internet: Track legislation from 1989 to the present.
• USA.gov: Search engine for the government services you need..
• U. S. Government Publications: Access to agencies and documents, conveniently arranged by topic.

• The White House