Library and Web Resources for
International Education
June 19, 2002
Margaret Power
DePaul University Library
Chicago: Ethnic / Global Connections in
Institutions & Organizations
Chicago Area Directory of Organizations
1,600 clubs, groups, and other organizations
throughout the metropolitan region.
 Chicago Community Cultural Centers
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Chicago Museums
Chicago: Ethnic & Global Connections
in Institutions & Organizations
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Illinois Ethnic Coalition
A multi-ethnic, multi-racial coalition of members of
Chicago's diverse communities committed to improving
understanding across racial and ethnic lines.
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Global Chicago
A collaborative project whose mission is to enhance
Chicago's strengths as a global city and raise awareness both here and abroad - of Chicago's global connections.
Chicago: Ethnic & Global Connections
in Institutions & Organizations
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Human care services directory of metropolitan
Chicago.
Comprehensive directory of social service agencies and
organizations covering regions in Northeastern Illinois.. R.
361.977 S678A1 Lincoln Park and Loop
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The ultimate 2000 : directory of ethnic
organizations, ethnic media and scholars for the
Chicago metropolitan area
R. 305.8009773 U47L2000 LPC Chicago Collection
Chicago: Ethnic & Global Connections
in Institutions & Organizations
Library Web page paths:
RESOURCES: City Guides
SUBJECT GUIDES: Chicago
Chicago: News
Through the Library website we provide links to
Chicago Newspapers via databases with
archival newspaper texts and links to
newspaper web sites
Library Web page path:
RESOURCES: Newspapers: Chicago
Chicago: News Alternate views
Databases
 Ethnic Newswatch
Indexes US ethnic and minority publications; with full text.
Websites
 The Chicago Reporter
An award winning investigative monthly with the mission
of documenting the city's, and l metropolitan area's struggles
with the issues of race and poverty.
Chicago Collection
At Richardson Library, a non circulating
collection of significant titles covering all
aspects of Chicago history, politics, arts,
guides is located at the Reference Desk
Immigration in Chicago: Sample
sites
Databases
(from the Navigation Bar on ( Library Home Page)
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Chicago Tribune
1985 to present
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Academic Universe: News
Contains Chicago Sun-Times
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Ethnic Newswatch
Immigration in Chicago: Sample sites
Websites/ Web guides
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Coalition of African, Asian, European and Latino
Immigrants of Illinois.
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Chicago-Based Organizations (for immigrants and
refugees)
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Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
Foreign News
Databases
(from the Navigation Bar on ( Library Home Page)
 Academic Universe: News
Indexes newspaper articles, wire service reports and
transcripts of TV and radio broadcasts; with full text in
English and other languages
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Global News Bank
Full text of international news sources, including material
from wire services, broadcasts, transcripts, newspapers and
periodicals
Foreign News
Websites/Web Guides
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International Newspapers Online Around the
World
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Latin American Newspapers (LANIC)
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News and Newspapers Online
Internet Public Library: Online Newspapers
Foreign News
Library Web page paths:
RESOURCES: Newspapers
DATABASES: International
Studies
Country Information
Databases
(from the Navigation Bar on ( Library Home Page)
Global Newsbank
 Views Wire
Daily updates on international business and current
events in specific countries or regions
 PAIS Public Affairs Information Service
Indexes journals, book chapters and dissertations in
international public affairs
 Subject discipline databases such as ERIC,
PsycInfo, Sociological Abstracts
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Country Information
Websites/Web guides
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International Affairs Resources
Lists of NGOs, UN sites.
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National publications and statistical yearbooks,
current statistics and Internet sites
List of links to national statistical sites compiled by the UN
Statistics Division.
Country Information
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Governments on the World Wide Web
Comprehensive database of governmental institutions on the
World Wide Web: parliaments, ministries, offices, law
courts, embassies, city councils, public broadcasting
corporations, central banks, political parties, etc.
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Foreign Government Resources on the Web
Compiled at University of Michigan
Country Information
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Galileo Internet Resources: Area Studies and
Ethnic Studies
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International Simulations
From U. of Michigan: source information about countries of
the world and international organizations.
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The Virtual Library: Regional Studies
Country Information
Library Web page paths:
RESOURCES: Country Guides
DATABASES: International Studies
SUBJECT GUIDES : Country Guides in various
categories
Health & Global Environment: Sample
Resources
Databases: Health Sciences
(from the Navigation Bar on ( Library Home Page)
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CINAHL (Nursing)
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Biological and Agricultural Index
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Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
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HealthInfo
Health & Global Environment:
Sample Resources
Websites/ Web Guides
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EarthTrends: Environmental Information Portal
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World Health Organization
Class Resources: Sample pages
done for classes
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Library Resources on Global Gender Issues
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Library Resources on "The Immigrant Experience"