Looking for general sources? Start here!
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LionSearch This link opens in a new windowan integrated search of books, e-books, research articles, newspaper articles, and other publications freely available through Penn State Libraries.
The following video demonstrates how to use LionSearch to find sources:
For some additional sources, check out two more of our popular databases for background information:
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Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) This link opens in a new windowUse to find background information and context for your topic
Looking for civics information? Check these out.
State and Local Resources
- Pennsylvania county government websites: find your county website in the list to research officials and issues in your local area.
- The Official Website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: information on PA government officials, senate, house of representatives and courts.
- Voting in Pennsylvania Guide
- PA Open Government Resources
National Resources
- Interactive Constitution (from the National Constitution Center)
Books
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The Oxford Guide to the United States Government by ISBN: 9780195142730Publication Date: 2001-07-04The Oxford Guide to the United States Government is the ultimate resource for authoritative information on the U.S. Presidency, Congress, and Supreme Court. -
The United States Government ManualPublication Date: 1995-presentProvides comprehensive and authoritative information on the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.
