Libraries

POLI 346: Seminar on the U.S. Courts and Legal System

Book it! Activity
1. Using Library Search, find a physical book related to your research interests. Go to the stacks and bring back the book(s) that you want to review. (10 minutes)
  1. Look at the books shelved in the same area. Anything look good?
  2. We will review the book(s) when you return.
  3. This does not have to be the perfect book.
2. Strategies for dissecting (gutting) a book and scholarly articles.
From the options below, what else would you like to explore? Other topics/concepts?

Finding Sources & Evidence

Working with Sources & Evidence

Vassar Library Search
Access the vast resources available at the Vassar College Libraries. Use Library Search to locate books, special collections, media, government documents, and electronic resources, including journals, journal articles, ebooks, databases, and more.
Vassar Database List
Access over 700 databases by department/program or database type. Many database links contain Vassar specific parameters; it's best practice to use the link provided by Vassar.
Proxy Server: Connecting from Off-Campus
If you are off-campus, be sure to connect to Vassar's proxy server in order to gain access to Library subscribed resources. Even if you are searching GoogleScholar, connecting to the proxy will allow you to access full-text resources or ILL services.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Place an ILL request for books, articles and other materials not available at Vassar. Book request are usually filled within 1-2 weeks; book chapters and articles typically arrive electronically much faster. Vassar uses the ILLiad platform for managing requests.

HeinOnline: Research Guides by Topic
Tips for using HeinOline relevant to a specific theme or topic as well as contextual/background information and additional resources.
Legal Information Institute (LII)
From Cornell Law School, LII provides free international, federal, and state law resources, including state regulations for all 50 U.S. states and the The Wex Legal Dictionary and Encyclopedia.
Westlaw: Law Reviews & Journals
Find journals and secondary sources by type, state, or by topic.

Subjects: Political Science