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Book Club to Discuss Angle of Repose
The next book club discussion will take place on July 16 in the Library Community Room...[More]
Posted Wed, July 02 2008

Davey Café Closed Until Mid-August
The Davey Café in the University Library will be closed from July 1 until mid-August...[More]
Posted Fri, June 27 2008

Faculty Staff Book Club to Meet June 19
The Book Club will discuss Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson...[More]
Posted Mon, June 09 2008

Good Summer Reads Now Available
Check out the library's Leisure Reading Collection for relaxing summer reads...[More]
Posted Tue, June 03 2008

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Subject & Research Guides: Study Abroad

Library Resources for Study Abroad

Reference Books

Located in the reference area of the library

Europa World Yearbook JN1.E89a: history, government, economy, education and statistics about countries that are members of the United Nations.
CultureGrams: GT 150.C85: background, demographics, culture and lifestyle
Peoples of the World: GN575.M68: somewhat dated but still useful overview of cultural evolution by area.
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life: GN 333.W67: historical analysis of different cultures throughout the world
Countries and Their Cultures: GN 307.C68: political life, social welfare, gender roles, marriage and the family, religion, etiquette

Online Sources

Located on the database page of the library website

Country Watch: profiles of the countries of the world, including politics, economics, news, statistics, environment. Has a section about social/cultural etiquette.
Country Studies: from Library of Congress, in-depth reports about countries having diplomatic relations with the United States. The timeliness varies by country.