Library Guides: Political Science: More Web Resources

Reference Resources

Country Studies
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 and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. This material is the digitized version of the print titles created by the Department of Defense.
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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 and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. This material is the digitized version of the print titles created by the Department of Defense.
Country Studies/Area Handbook Series
Previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress from 1986-1998.
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Previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress from 1986-1998.

Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics
This is a guide to career information about hundreds of occupations!
Occupational Outlook Quarterly Online
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Provides access to information about professions, choosing a career and job searching.
Employment Projections

O*NET OnLine
Replaces the Dictionary of Occupational Titles
The O*NET program is the nation's primary source of occupational information. Central to the project is the O*NET database, containing information on hundreds of standardized and occupation-specific descriptors. The database, which is available to the public at no cost, is continually updated by surveying a broad range of workers from each occupation. Information from this database forms the heart of O*NET OnLine, an interactive application for exploring and searching occupations. The database also provides the basis for our Career Exploration Tools, a set of valuable assessment instruments for workers and students looking to find or change careers.

CBDNet
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CBDNet is the Government's electronic archive of the Commerce Business Daily up through January 4, 2002.
Code of Federal Regulations
Congressional Record
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The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is published daily when Congress is in session.
Core Documents of US Democracy
GovInfo
GovInfo is free U.S. Government information for all.

GovInfo is a service of the United States Government Publishing Office (GPO), which is a Federal agency in the legislative branch.

GovInfo provides free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.
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GPO's Federal Digital System (FDsys) provides public access to Government information submitted by Congress and Federal agencies and preserved as technology changes.
FedBizOpps
Federal Business Opportunities
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This replaces Commerce Business Daily as the single government point of entry for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000.
Federal Register
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The Federal Register is the official daily publication for Rules, Proposed Rules, and Notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as Executive Orders and other Presidential Documents.
U.S. Code
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This database contains the general and permanent laws of the United States.