Political Science Database and Resource Guides
These library guides have links to major Political Science databases and resources that the University Libraries subscribe to or that are available for free online. The first two are specific to Political Science, and the others are on related topics.
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How it works:
Sign up for an appointment slot on my calendar. You will get a Zoom meeting invitation at least 1 hour before your appointment. If these times don't work for you, please email me at jmcburne@umn.edu to arrange a different time.
Librarian
This guide is an introduction to the Libraries for Political Science graduate students.
What services are available through the Libraries?
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U Libraries resources during COVID-19The Libraries look different right now, but we are still able to help you get materials and research assistance! This page has up-to-date information about building openings and hours, and other Covid-19-related library questions.
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Checking out or borrowing itemsYou can borrow books and other materials by using your U Card. As a registered student you can check out an unlimited number of items and have full access to online library resources both on and off campus.
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Interlibrary Loan & Digital DeliveryInterlibrary Loan (ILL) & Digital Delivery offers free access to materials needed for course work and scholarly research that are not currently available within the University of Minnesota Libraries and digital copies of articles and book chapters from our print and microform collections.
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Schedule a virtual consultation with a librarianConsultations are generally available Monday - Friday and are intended for personalized, in-depth support primarily for University of Minnesota faculty, instructors, graduate and undergraduate students and staff. We will contact you within two working days to schedule and/or confirm the consultation. Generally, for virtual appointments, you'll be given a Zoom or other meeting link at least one hour ahead of the scheduled meeting.
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Library services for graduate studentsExplore a variety of services for graduate students from search tools, spaces for doing research, and more.
Extra Resources for TAs
If you are a TA for a class, there are some additional resources and options for support:
- Contact Jenny for:
- Custom Library Course Pages (example: POL 3810)
- A Zoom classroom instruction session for your students
- If your students need one-on-one research help
- Course Reserves
- Instructor Support
More Library Services to Highlight
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WorkshopsLearn something new at a library workshop.
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Library Disability AccessIncludes information about book delivery, proxy cards, and access available by library location.
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Assignment CalculatorEnter in the due date for your research project (paper, speech, lab report) and get a suggested timeline for completing with links to the resources to help you succeed in each step. Optional: sign up for reminder via text.
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Copyright ServicesThe University Libraries' Copyright program is focused on addressing the campus's informational and educational needs around copyright. We offer an expanding menu of education and training opportunities, including this website, personal and small-group consultations, tailored and course-integrated instruction, and workshops on fundamental copyright and scholarly communications issues.
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Data Management Training and WorkshopsThe library offers free drop-in workshops on data management best practices periodically throughout the year.
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Data Repository for the U of M (DRUM)DRUM is a publicly available collection of digital research data generated by U of M researchers, students, and staff. Anyone can search and download the data housed in the repository, instantly or by request.
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University Digital ConservancyThe University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy (UDC) is a venue for faculty to deposit open access copies of their scholarly work, a showcase for select student works, such as dissertations and honors theses, a home to the Data Repository for the University of Minnesota (DRUM), and centralized, searchable access to institutional digital records including those of the University of Minnesota Archives.
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ORCiDAn ORCiD ID is a lifelong digital name for an individual researcher that consists of a persistent, unique, numeric identifier.
What is a citation manager?
A citation manager is a software tool used to create personalized databases of citation information and notes. They allow you to:
- import and organize citation information from article indexes and other sources,
- export your citations into Word documents or other types of publications,
- format citations for your papers and bibliographies using APA and many other styles, and
- include your own notes.
Choosing a citation manager
Citation managers
| Zotero | Mendeley | EndNote X9 | EndNote Basic | |
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| Cost | Free | Free | Price options | Free |
| Styles | Many citation styles | Many citation styles | Many citation styles | Fewer citation styles |
| Plug-ins | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word |
| Access | Desktop/Web | Desktop/Web | Desktop/Web | Web |
| Storage | 300MB free | 2GB free | Unlimited | 2GB free |
| PDF reader | no | yes | yes | no |
| Editor integration | Word, Google Docs | Word | Word | Word |
| Sharing | Unlimited | Limited | Unlimited | Limited |
| Support | Zotero support | Mendeley support | EndNote X9 support | EndNote Basic support |
Last Updated: Aug 31, 2020 1:00 PM
URL: https://libguides.umn.edu/polscgrad
