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A large collection of academic ebooks hand selected by our librarians to support programs at COD. A large collection of academic ebooks hand selected by our librarians to support programs at COD. A large collection of academic ebooks hand selected by our librarians to support programs at COD. A large collection of academic ebooks hand selected by our librarians to support programs at COD.

Access Instructions:

  1. Download and open the free app for your device

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    File size: iPhone and iPad 25.3MB, Android 13.92MB
  2. The app will prompt you to enter your Adobe ID. An Adobe ID is a free user account that enables EBSCO to lend library books to you and enforce the proper checkout period.
  3. If you don’t have an Adobe ID, you can get one at the Adobe Website. (Ensure that your device is authorized to a valid Adobe ID by navigating to the Info tab verifying whether it displays an Adobe ID in the “Authorization” section.)
  4. Enter your Library barcode number when prompted.
  5. Find the COD Library with the "Library Locator"

More access information

Ebscohost App

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The Ebscohost App provides anytime access to many of our most essential research databases, including Academic Search Complete, Associates Program Plus, Business Source Complete, PsychArticles, PsychInfo, SocIndex, ERIC and more. This is a great resource for general research

Access Instructions:

  1. Download the free app to your device
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    File size: iPhone and iPad 1.9MB, Android 421k
  2. Open a COD Ebscohost database.
  3. At the bottom of the page, click iPhone and Android apps
  4. Enter your email address
  5. Open that email on the device which you wish to register
  6. Tap the authentication key in the email within 24 hours.

NOTE: Access valid for 9 months.

More access information

Includes the following and more:

  • Academic Search Complete
  • Associates Program Plus
  • Business Source Complete
  • CINAHL
  • ERIC
  • Magill Literature
  • Newspaper Source
  • Psych Articles
  • PsychInfo
  • Regional Business News
  • SocIndex

History 2240 Latin America - Guatemala INMP- John Paris

Welcome to History 2240 Latin America INMP Class Page

This research guide contains sources and tips on conducting research for your INMP project and negotiations.

You'll find resources containing background information and current information on Guatemala (and the broader Central American regions) as well as the other countries that will be represented at the INMP negotiations.

Below is a chart indicating the issues and the recommended types of sources

The Issues:

  • Refugee Human Rights
  • Women and children (girls) access to education
  • Climate Change (Paris Global Climate Change Agreement) – impact health, employment, industry

Perspectives from which to analyze the issues and suggested types of sources:

Note that these are suggestions - don't confine yourself to any single or type of resource.
Issues The issues (General overview) History of issue as related to Guatemala Current status of issue in Guatemala Viewpoint of other nations
Sources Encyclopedias, Books Encyclopedias, Books, Journals and Magazines, Newspapers, Websites Encyclopedias, Books, Journals and Magazines, Newspapers, Websites Encyclopedias, Books, Journals and Magazines, Newspapers, Websites

The other INMP countries and NGO

  • Haiti
  • Mexico
  • United States
  • Iran
  • India
  • Germany
  • Oxfam
  1. Books
  2. Databases & Newspapers
  3. Websites

Finding Books

Use the COD Library's book catalog to find books & videos. You'll need a current library card to check out books.

Search terms - finding the right ones.

If one search term doesn't work, don't give up, try another!

For example, In addition to searching for books on Climate Change, try Global Warming, or Greenhouse Gasses.

Searching for information on the country and issue

Try using the country name, followed by the issue.
Use Keyword search where possible.

Guatemala AND History
Guatemala AND Refugee
Guatemala AND Refugee AND "Human Rights"

Haiti AND Education
Haiti AND Education AND Women
Haiti AND Education AND Children

If COD Library doesn't have a book on your topic, try I-Share

I-Share

I-Share allows COD students to borrow books from over 80 Illinois academic libraries. You must have a current COD library card, and create an account to request books from an I-Share library.

E-book Collections
Most books in these collections can also be located and accessed by searching in the Library's book catalog.

  • ebrary

    • Collection contains many History-related books. Many e-books can be viewed from your computer or downloaded to your e-book reader. You need to create an account to download e-books to your device.

  • EBSCO e-book collection

    • Collection includes some books on History. NOTE: Books can be viewed by single page on a computer, or, can be downloaded to an e-book reader. You'll be prompted to create an EBSCO account. The loan period for e-books is four hours. Books can be renewed after the initial loan period expires.

  • Humanities (ACLS) E-book Collection

    • This resource includes over 1500 full-text, cross-searchable books in the humanities selected by scholars for their continuing importance for research and teaching. Pages from this collection can be printed and emailed.

Reference Works

Reference works, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias are useful for learning about background information on a topic in History.

Please note that print reference books may be used while in the library only. Online reference books may be accessed from any on or off-campus computer. You'll need a library card to access online books and articles from off-campus.
Click on the links below to access the online book/website or record/description of the print book.

Encyclopedias

General Encyclopedia

Consider using these online encyclopedias as a first stop in getting background information on the countries and topics.

  • Credo Reference
  • Contains over 800 subject specific encyclopedias on a wide range of topics. When you do a search in Credo, it searches across all titles. You can limit search results by topic, but try and do a general search first as the most appropriate resources usually come display first.
  • Encyclopedia Britannica
  • World famous for it's extensive content on just about every topic under the sun.

  • Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)
  • Similar to Credo, this database has over 100 encyclopedias on a wide range of topics.
Subject Specific Encyclopedias
Women and children (girls) access to education
Climate Change (Paris Global Climate Change Agreement) – impact on health, employment, industry

Databases

The Library subscribes to many databases that provide access to thousands of popular and credible, scholarly journals. Many databases provide access to full-text articles, while some provide information about the article only (citation). Request (for free!) through Interlibrary Loan copies of articles to which the Library doesn't have full-text access.

What are databases?

Databases are organized collections of information that you can search on a variety of fields, like title and author's name. iTunes is a database and so is Amazon. Even your contacts list in your phone is a type of mini database. The Library has databases of articles from newspapers, magazines and journals. We also have databases of streaming videos, music and e-books. The difference between our databases and iTunes or Amazon is that our stuff is free for you to use. You can browse the library's databases here: http://www.cod.edu/library/resources/subjectdb/

 

Databases - Best Bets

  • Academic Search Complete

    • Multidisciplinary database covering a wide range of academic areas.

  • Academic OneFile

    • Multidisciplinary database covering a wide range of academic areas.

  • History Study Center
    Primary and secondary history collections providing access to rare British, American and world history sources, full text articles and reference materials. Includes multimedia sources.

  • Informe!
    Created exclusively for Spanish-speaking users, this full-text electronic reference tool is the first system to provide indexing, images and full text of popular Hispanic magazines -- not just translations. Also included is a thesaurus and interface that are uniquely designed for Spanish-speaking users.

  • JSTOR

    • Excellent source for credible scholarly, peer-reviewed articles. Articles in database were published between the early 1700s and between 1-5 years ago.

  • Project MUSE

    • Project MUSE offers full-text current and archival articles from 500+ scholarly journals from major university presses covering literature and criticism, history, performing arts, cultural studies, education, philosophy, political science, gender studies, and more. Updated continually.

Encyclopedias

General Encyclopedia

Consider using these online encyclopedias as a first stop in getting background information on the countries and topics.

  • Credo Reference
  • Contains over 800 subject specific encyclopedias on a wide range of topics. When you do a search in Credo, it searches across all titles. You can limit search results by topic, but try and do a general search first as the most appropriate resources usually come display first.
  • Encyclopedia Britannica
  • World famous for it's extensive content on just about every topic under the sun.

  • Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)
  • Similar to Credo, this database has over 100 encyclopedias on a wide range of topics.

Newspapers - Best Bets

  • Chicago Tribune (1849-1989) Proquest Historical Newspapers

    • Digital image of every issue of the Chicago Tribune (1849-1989), cover-to-cover

  • Chicago Tribune (1989-Present).
  • New York Times (1851-2009) Proquest Historical Newspapers

    • Digital image of every issue of the New York Times from 1851-2009, cover-to-cover.

  • New York Times 2009-Present.
  • Newspaper Source

    • Provides selected full text for 23 national (U.S.) and international newspapers, including USA Today, The Christian Science Monitor, The Washington Post, The Times (London), The Toronto Star, etc. The database also contains selected full text from nearly 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers, including The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The Detroit Free Press, The Miami Herald, The New York Daily News, The San Jose Mercury News, etc. In addition, full text television & radio news transcripts are provided from CBS News, FOX News, NPR, etc.

  • Wall Street Journal

    • Indexing and full-text articles from the world's leading financial newspaper from 1984-present.

  • Washington Post (1998-Present)

    • The full text of the Washington Post 1998-Present.


    Websites

    Who can publish on the Internet? Anyone.

    You may find a website by doing a web search or through a recommendation of another student. Before you use a website for your assignment, you should evaluate the webpage for credibility, reliability, authority and purpose. Check out the CRAP Test for more information on evaluating websites.

    ICONS Research Library
    The ICONS Research Library is designed to help students prepare for their participation in the ICONS' internationally-focused simulations. In particular, these resources are intended to increase participants' familiarity with their assigned countries or roles, as well as the issues over which they will be negotiating. Students conducting research on a particular country or international issue for other assignments may also find these resources helpful.

    Refugee Human Rights
    Women and children (girls) access to education
    Climate Change (Paris Global Climate Change Agreement) – impact health, employment, industry

    Tags: 
    Orenic
    history
    INMP
    Latin America

    Mobile Apps

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    3. Android Apps
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    General

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    ebsco ebooks.png Ebsco E-Books
    For iPhone and iPad    		 A large collection of academic ebooks hand selected by our librarians to support programs at COD.
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    For iPhone and iPad    		 Instructional videos on software training, business and creative skills, and study skills. The app features enhanced navigation, faster streaming and syncing across all devices.Full courses downloadable for offline viewing.
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    Find a Doctor, Dentist or Medical Facility

    thumb_question.JPGDo you need to find a new general practitioner (GP) or specialist? Have you been given a choice of medical facilities where a procedure or surgery can occur? Do you need help making an informed decision? Using the tips and resources on this guide, locate credible information on health care providers and health care facilities. Be proactive and make the best decision for YOU! There are both qualitative and quantitative factors that go into selecting healthcare providers and facilities.

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    Ask yourself...

    Do you spend more time researching a "big ticket" purchase (car, vacation package, household appliance) than you do a health care provider or medical facility?

    Can you answer these questions...

    When you receive a referral to a medical facility or health care provider, what major factors contribute to the referral? Are your best interests the top priority, or is a referral based on factors that have nothing to do with you or your needs?

    Before making your decision, did you consider*...
    • Insurance
    • Location
    • Accessibility (physical access, hours of operation, scheduling, after-hours support)
    • Communication style (of individuals, "office" and/or facility)
    • Health care provider or facility accreditation
    • Health care provider or facility affiliations
    • Experience (service, disease/condition, surgery)
    • History (quantitative and/or qualitative)
    • Whether religion, gender or specialization matters
    • Whether or not the provider is familiar with alternative treatment methods and open to using them
    • Specific patient preferences & needs
      • "My son is only 6, does it matter if his health care provider is experienced with kids or has a pediatric specialty?"

    *Considerations are in no particular order*

    Making the "right choice" requires collaboration and communication between health care providers and patients
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    Recommended Reading

    How to Find the Right Doctor from US News & World Report's Health & Wellness Section

    Choosing a Doctor or Health Care Service topic page from MedlinePlus

    Why being able to talk to your doctor matters
    from the National Institute on Aging

    Health Facilities topic page from MedlinePlus

    How to Choose the Best Hospital for Surgery from the MedlinePlus Encyclopedia

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    Find a Doctor

    American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
    The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is an organization of 24 approved medical specialty boards. The intent of the certification of physicians is to provide assurance to the public that those certified by an ABMS Member Board have successfully completed an approved training program and an evaluation process assessing their ability to provide quality patient care in the specialty. Free registration required to receive search results

    AMA Physician Select: Online Doctor Finder
    The American Medical Association Physician Select database provides basic professional information on virtually every licensed physician in the United States and its possessions, including more than 690,000 doctors of medicine (MD) and doctors of osteopathy or osteopathic medicine (DO)

    Chicago's "Top Doctors"

    Chicago magazine's biennial list of outstanding metro-area doctors is published in the January edition. The latest ranking, from 2020, includes 356 Doctors in 60+ specialties (including sub-specialties). The online list can be searched by specialty. Click here for the online edition or visit the COD Library to view the print edition.

    MEDLINEplus National Library of Medicine Directories
    Arranges directory links into categories including physicians, specialists, hospitals, services, and facilities

    Physician Profile Search: Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
    Search by Physician name to access information profiles on all physicians currently licensed in the State of Illinois. Includes license information, disciplinary and legal actions, primary office locations, hospital affiliations, board certifications, medical school and post graduate education and more

    WebMD Physician Directory
    Search for a physician by name, medical specialty, distance from your home, HMO plan, hospital affiliation, or other criteria

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    Find a Dentist

    Chicagoland Dental Profiles

    Nominations from more than 1,300 Chicago-area dentists contributed to the 2016 Chicagoland Dental Profiles. Here is the list of the 270 chosen dentists in eight specialties. Click here for the online edition or visit the COD Library to view the print edition.

    Find an Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Dentist
    Use their online search tool to get references for general dentists within a specific geographic area. Or call the AGD’s consumer referral line, 1.877.2X.A.YEAR, to connect with three AGD member dentists. Provides tips and suggestions on how to select a Dentist.

    Mouth Healthy
    From the ADA (American Dental Association), use the simple or advanced search options to find a member Dentist near you

    How to Choose a Dentist (in 4 easy steps)
    From the American Dental Association

    American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
    Use their search tool to find a pediatric dentist near you

    Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation Licenses Dental Professionals
    Check a Dentist or Dental Hygienists Licensure

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    Find a Health Care Facility

    America's Best Hospitals
    U.S. News and World Report ranks the top medical centers

    Hospital Compare: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    Find out how well hospitals across the U.S. compare in the care of adult patients with certain medical conditions. It includes a hospital checklist for consumers.

    Locate a Hospice
    From the Hospice Foundation of America

    Illinois Hospital Association
    The IHA's consumer information section includes links to: find a hospital (alphabetically or by city), advance directives, the Illinois Poison Center, Illinois KidCare, and organ donation updates and links

    Illinois Hospital Report Card
    Access information about the volume, cost and quality of health care provided in Illinois medical facilities

    MEDLINEplus National Library of Medicine Directories
    Arranges directory links into categories including physicians, specialists, hospitals, services, and facilities

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    Find Complimentary, Alternative, or Integrative Providers

    Complementary, Alternative, or Integrative Health: What’s In a Name?
    This fact sheet explains the difference between the terms and the role that the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) plays in investigating (researching) the usefulness and safety of complementary and integrative health interventions and their roles in improving health and health care.

    MedlinePlus Health Topic: Complementary and Integrative Medicine

    American Association of Integrative Medicine: Find a Provider
    Search by specialty and State

    American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine: Find a Physician
    Search by State, zipcode, and/or specialty

    National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
    The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine

    National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
    Search via the "Find a Practitioner" and "Registry" options

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    Study Abroad - Costa Rica

    Costa Rica. Flickr image by Arturo Sotillo. Available at https://flic.kr/p/22tsd2This guide will help you find books, videos, articles and websites for use in your travels to Costa Rica. Use the tabs below to start searching for different types of materials.

    If you need additional help, please feel free to contact me or a reference librarian: Ask A Librarian.

    Parents - do you have a child interested in studying abroad?

    Parents can play a significant role in enabling their children to have a valuable and affordable international experience. See A Parent's Guide to Study Abroad English.

    1. Books and Videos
    2. Databases
    3. Websites

    Many of the following books are available electronically. You will need a current library card to access books online. Please note that some books are available for one simultaneous user only. Titles of books available in print will include the call number.


    Travel Guides

  • Costa Rica
    General QL228.C8 B449 2005

  • Costa Rica: An Ecotraveller's Guide
    General G155.C67 R63 2006

  • Costa Rica: Mapa-Guía de la Naturaleza
    General QH108.C6 H47 1992

  • Frommer's Costa Rica 2009 - eBook

  • Rum & Reggae's Costa Rica
    General F1543.5 .R86 2006


    Culture & Politics

  • Banana Fallout: Class, Color, and Culture Among West Indians in Costa Rica
    General F1549.L55 P87 1993

  • Costa Rica
    General F1543.2 .F65 2008

  • Costa Rica: A Global Studies Handbook - eBook

  • Costa Rica: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture
    General F1543.5 .D3 2002

  • Costa Rica: Politics, Economics, and Democracy
    General F1546 .W55 1998

  • Costa Rica: Quest for Democracy
    General JL1450 .B66 1998

  • The Costa Rica Reader: History, Culture, Politics
    General F1546 .C765 2004

  • Culture and Customs of Costa Rica - eBook

  • Culture Shock! Costa Rica
    General F1548.2 .W35 2003

  • Farmers of the Golden Bean: Costa Rican Households and the Global Coffee Economy
    General HD8039.C6382 C87 1999

  • Horizons of Peace: The Costa Rican Contribution to the Peace Process in Central America
    General F1548.2 A784 1994

  • Hostile Act : U.S. Policy in Costa Rica in the 1980s
    General E183.8.C8 H66 1994

  • Los Caminos de la Libertad
    General F1546 .A75 1986

  • Peasants Against Globalization: Rural Social Movements in Costa Rica
    General HD1339.C8 E33 1999

  • The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica
    General F1543 .B563 1999


    Geography & Nature

  • The Battle for Paradise: Surfing, Tuna, and One Town's Quest to Save a Wave
    General GE199.C8 E83 2015

  • The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide
    General QL687.C8 G37 2007

  • Costa Rica: A Journey Through Nature
    General F1544 .H47 2008

  • Costa Rican Natural History
    General QH108.C6 C67 1983

  • The Earth Dwellers: Adventures in the Land of Ants
    General QL568.F7 H66 1996

  • Field Guide to the Orchids of Costa Rica and Panama
    General QK495.O64 D68 1993

  • Flora Costaricensis
    General QK495.E9 F5 1995

  • The Green Republic: A Conservation History of Costa Rica
    General QH77.C8 E935 1999

  • A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica
    General QL687.C8 S75 1989

  • La Selva: Ecology and Natural History of a Neotropical Rain Forest
    General QH108.C6 S44 1994

  • The Mammals of Costa Rica: a Natural History and Field Guide
    General QL723.C8 W34 2007

  • A Naturalist in Costa Rica
    General QH31.S59 A3 1992

  • Nature of the Rainforest: Costa Rica and Beyond
    General QH108.C6 F67 2008

  • Sarapiquí Chronicle: A Naturalist in Costa Rica
    General QH108.C6 Y68 1991

  • Tropical Plants of Costa Rica: A Guide to Native and Exotic Flora
    General QK217 .Z82 2007

  • The Wildlife of Costa Rica: A Field Guide
    General QL228.C8 W55 2010


    History

  • Costa Rica
    General F1543.2 .F65 2008

  • Costa Rica: A Global Studies Handbook - eBook

  • Costa Rica: A Study in Economic Development
    General HC 147 .C8 T9

  • Costa Rica Before Coffee: Society and Economy on the Eve of the Export Boom
    General HC 143 .G83 1986

  • The Costa Rica Reader: History, Culture, Politics
    General F1546 .C765 2004

  • The History of Costa Rica
    General F1546 .R36 2012

  • Historical dictionary of Costa Rica - eBook
  • National Museum of Costa Rica: Over One Hundred Years of History, May 4th 1887-May 4th 1987
    General AM101.S2 M813 1987

  • The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica
    General F1543 .B563 1999

  • "What Happen": A Folk-History of Costa Rica's Talamanca Coast
    General F1557.B55 P34 1977x


    Videos

    • Academic Video Online
      Find hundreds of newsreel footage and documentaries on Costa Rica. Subjects include culture, politics, history and current events. Refine your search results by limiting your results to, for example, discipline, subject and historical era. These limiters are located on the left side of page.
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    • Ethnographic Video Online

      • Find hundreds of newsreel footage and documentaries on Costa Rica. Subjects include culture, politics, history and current events.

    • Films on Demand
      Many films on Costa Rica, primarily from the perspective of business, current and historical footage.


    E-book Collections

    E-books are published using a variety of platforms - some can be accessed using tablet readers.

    Searching Collections:

    These collections can be searched by using the keyword "Italy" for broad search results. Adding keywords such as, for example, "History" or "Culture" to your search will produce fewer results but these results will be more precise.

    Many, but not all, books in these collections can also be located and accessed by searching in the Library's book catalog.

    • ebrary

      • Many e-books can be viewed from your computer or downloaded to your e-book reader. You need to create an account to download -books to your device.

    • EBSCO e-book collection

      • Find several e-books on Italy covering various subjects such as Culture and Society, History, Politics and Literature. NOTE: Books can be viewed by single page on a computer, or, can be downloaded to an -book reader. You'll be prompted to create an EBSCO account. The loan period for e-books is four hours. Books can be renewed after the initial loan period expires.

    • Humanities (ACLS) E-book Collection

      • This resource includes over 1500 full-text, cross-searchable books in the humanities selected by scholars for their continuing importance for research and teaching. Pages from this collection can be printed and emailed.

    • Databases - Best Bets

    Below are databases covering Art, History and general topics. You can access these databases from the alphabetical listing of databases

    • Academic OneFile

      • Academic OneFile is great for both popular and peer-reviewed full-text articles from the world's leading journals and reference sources, and is an excellent resource for general research.

    • Academic Search Complete

      • Academic Search Complete provides both scholarly and popular journal coverage for nearly all academic areas of study and is a great resource for general research.

    • Art and Architecture Complete

      • Excellent source for information on French artists, famous works of art by French artists and French art traditions.

    • Credo Reference

      • Credo Reference is a full-text online reference service. The collection includes over three million entries from hundreds of well-regarded titles from some of world's the best reference publishers.

    • CultureGrams

      • Culturegrams is a core reference resource on understanding the world's peoples through the documentation of the unique details of their customs, traditions, and daily life.

    • JSTOR

      • JSTOR is an archive of digitized journal articles ranging in date from the 1700's to the early 2000's. These collections span a variety of subjects in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Physical Sciences.

    • Literature Resource Center

      • Literature Resource Center provides access to biographies and criticism of authors from every age and literary discipline. The Literature Resource Center covers more than 120,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists, and other writers, with in-depth coverage of 2,500 of the most-studied authors.

    • Oxford Art Online

      • This resource includes the full-text of:
      Grove Art Online
      Oxford Companion to Western Art
      Encyclopedia of Aesthetics
      The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms

    • Project Muse

      • Project MUSE offers full-text current and archival articles from 500+ scholarly journals from major university presses covering literature and criticism, history, performing arts, cultural studies, education, philosophy, political science, gender studies, and more. Updated continually.

    Websites - Guidebooks and Area Studies

  • Condé Nast Traveller – Costa Rica
    Feature articles on nature travel in Costa Rica. Also includes information on hotels, restaurants, and travel tips.

  • ecoDestinations – Costa Rica
    From the International Ecotourism Society, find information on climate, geography, biodiversity, people, and sustainable travel experiences.

  • Fodor’s Travel – Costa Rica Travel Guide
    Organized by region and city, Fodor's Costa Rica provides many useful tips for travelers in Costa Rica. Essential Costa Rican phrases for travelers, tips for eating and staying in Costa Rica, and links to ecotourism and itineraries are of note.

  • Frommer’s – Costa Rica
    Frommer's offers several notable sections on its website, including a broad overview of Costa Rica in the Introduction section, guides covering nature and active pursuits, as well as overviews of art and architecture, food, history, and cultural activities found in the In Depth section.

  • Lonely Planet – Costa Rica
    Exceptionally useful website, check out the Things To Do section in particular. Many of the attractions are reviewed by the Lonely Planet staff in their irreverent but always good natured and engaging style.

  • Michelin – Costa Rica Travel Guide
    General information on traveling in Costa Rica - note the section labeled "Useful Information" in center of page.

  • National Geographic – Costa Rica
    Find facts, maps, photos and videos on Costa Rica. NOTE - You will need to create an account to access all free content on this site.

  • NY Times – Costa Rica Travel Coverage
    Articles, photos and video about Costa Rica from The New York Times, including hotel, restaurant and attraction information with reader reviews and advice on where to stay, where to eat and what to do.

  • Rough Guides – Costa Rica
    Includes feature articles and sections on Where To Go and When To Go as well a section called Essentials that includes information on food, accommodations, holidays, parks and more.

  • Yahoo Travel – Costa Rica
    Directory arranged by "best for" categories and by activity. Includes useful sections on restaurants and animal and nature related activities. Provides user-written reviews.

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    Books

    Use the Library Catalog to locate whole books on your advocacy project topic.

    Journal Articles

    Look up articles in the databases listed below. You will need a C.O.D. Library Card to use these databases off-campus.

  • Academic One File
  • Academic Search Complete
  • ERIC

    • Suggested Journals

    • Early Childhood Education Journal

      • 03/01/1997 to present in Academic Search Complete
      03/01/1997 to present in Professional Development Collection
      08/01/2009 to present in the College of DuPage Library

    • Early Childhood Research and Practice

      • 01/01/1999 to present in Directory of Open Access Journals
      09/01/2001 to present in Academic OneFile

    • Exceptional Children

      • from 01/01/1981 to 12/31/2006 in the College of DuPage Library v. 48-72 (1981-2006) MICROFILM
      from 01/01/1988 to 12/13/2015 in Academic OneFile
      from 01/01/2001 to present in Academic Search Complete
      from 01/01/2001 to present in Professional Development Collection
      from 01/13/2014 to present in the College of DuPage Library v. 48-72 (1981-2006) MICROFILM

    • Journal of Research in Childhood Education

      • 01/01/1998 to 12/31/2012 in the College of DuPage Library
      03/01/1999 to present in Academic OneFile
      01/01/2010 to 12/31/2012 in Taylor & Francis Online

    • Scholastic Early Childhood Today

      • 08/01/2000 to 05/31/2007 in Academic Search Complete
      08/01/2000 to 05/31/2007 in Associates Programs Source Plus
      08/01/2000 to 05/31/2007 in Professional Development Collection

    • Young Children

      • latest 3 years in College of DuPage Library

    Professional Organizations

    Current Legislation, Public Policy and Advocacy Information

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    General Personnel Resources

    By A Thread: How Child Care Centers Hold On To Teachers, How Teachers Build Lasting Careers
    HQ778.63 .W485 2004

    Create Your Own Employee Handbook: A Legal & Practical Guide
    HF5549.5.I53 C74 2015

    The Personnel Manager's Encyclopedia of Prewritten Personnel Policies in Three Volumes
    Reference HF5549.17 .P47 1987

    Job Description

    BLR's Job Descriptions Encyclopedia
    Reference HF5549.5.J613 B553

    EZ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Based on Information from the U.S. Department of Labor
    CCIC HF5382.5.U5 E97 2011

    The Job Description Handbook
    CCIC HF5549.5.J613 M33 2013

    Interview

    Interviewing Techniques for Managers
    HF5549.5.I6 T48 2002

    Recruiting, Interviewing, Selecting & Orienting New Employees
    HF5549.5.R44 A75 2006

    TKO Hiring! Ten Knockout Strategies for Recruiting, Interviewing, and Hiring Great People
    Online

    Supervision/Evaluation/Dismissal/Exit Interview

    Mentor Coaching and Leadership in Early Care and Education
    LB1775.6 .N65 2007

    Mentoring Early Childhood Educators: A Handbook for Supervisors, Administrators & Teachers
    LB1775.6 .H54 2006

    Preparing Teachers for the Early Childhood Classroom: Proven Models and Key Principles
    LB1732.3 .P73 2010

    The Truth About Supervision: Coaching, Teamwork, Interviewing, Appraisals, 360° Assessments, and Recognition
    HF5549.12 .C355 2004

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    Reference Books

    The Complete Wage and Hour Manual
    Reference KF 3490.Z95 C66 2010

    BLR's Job Descriptions Encyclopedia
    Reference HF 5549.5.J613 B553

    The Accessible Design Handbook
    Reference NA 2545.A1 C3 2000

    Books

    Use the Library Catalog to locate whole books. Use the subject heading Day Care Centers or Education, Preschool and look at subdivisions such as Administration, Management, Law and Legislation, Standards.”

    Journal Articles

    Look up articles in the databases listed below. You will need a C.O.D. Library Card to use these databases off-campus.

  • Academic One File
  • Academic Search Complete
  • ERIC

    • Suggested Journals

    • Early Childhood Education Journal

      • 03/01/1997 to present in Academic Search Complete
      03/01/1997 to present in Professional Development Collection
      08/01/2009 to present in the College of DuPage Library

    • Early Childhood Research and Practice

      • 01/01/1999 to present in Directory of Open Access Journals
      09/01/2001 to present in Academic OneFile

    • Scholastic Early Childhood Today

      • 08/01/2000 to 05/31/2007 in Academic Search Complete
      08/01/2000 to 05/31/2007 in Associates Programs Source Plus
      08/01/2000 to 05/31/2007 in Professional Development Collection

    • Journal of Research in Childhood Education

      • 01/01/1998 to 12/31/2012 in the College of DuPage Library
      03/01/1999 to present in Academic OneFile
      01/01/2010 to 12/31/2012 in Taylor & Francis Online

    • Young Children

      • latest 3 years in College of DuPage Library

    Professional Organizations

    Current Legislation

    • National Association for the Education of Young Children: Public Policy

      • For information on state and federal policy and legislation that impacts young children and families. Includes sections on emailing your legislator, an advocacy toolkit, particular facts and special reports of interest to early childhood education and care professionals.

    • Center for Childcare Workforce

      • "CCW/AFTEF's mission is to improve the quality of early care and education for all children by promoting policy, research and organizing that ensure the early care and education workforce is well-educated, receives better compensation and a voice in their workplace."

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    Reference Books

    Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy through Adolescence Online

    Gale Encyclopedia of Diets: A Guide to Health and NutritionOnline

    Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Online

    Gale Encyclopedia of MedicineOnline

    Journal Articles

    Look up articles in the databases listed below. You will need a C.O.D. Library Card to use these databases off-campus.

  • Academic One File
  • Academic Search Complete
  • Care Notes
  • Health Source Consumer Edition
  • Health Source Nursing Academic Edition
  • ERIC

    • Web Sites

    • The Centers for Disease Control: Diseases and Conditions A-Z Index

      • Link to FAQs on hundreds of diseases.

    • DuPage County Health Department

      • Check out Fact Sheets under Disease Control: Education. Don't forget to check Disease Control under Services and Schools under For Partners.

    • Healthfinder

      • The U.S. government's directory of authoritative health information including links to online journals, medical dictionaries, and prevention and self-care information

    • MayoClinic.org

      • Easy to understand information on health and medical topics, all reviewed for accuracy by Mayo Clinic experts (A service of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

    • MedlinePlus

      • Provides access to 700 health topics, medical encyclopedias and dictionaries, and links to self-help groups, clinical trials, preformulated PubMed searches, lists of hospitals and physicians, and information in Spanish and other languages

    Community Resources

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