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International agencies and information

Catalog | Print | Databases | Web sites

 

I. Search our catalog:

Suggested subject keywords:

  • International agencies
  • Non-governmental organizations

When searching our catalog for NewJersey-related materials, use the New Jersey subject keyword index.


 

II. Helpful Print Resources:

Europa World Year Book, London, England: Europa Publications Limited, 1989-.
Call # R909.83 E89 Reference, Level 3

Encyclopedia of Associations: International Organizations 2002, Detroit, MI: Gale Research, 2002.
Call #R061.3 G152i Reference, Level 3

Statistical Yearbook, 1986-, Paris, France: Unesco, 1986-.
Call # R310.5 U58 Reference, Level 3



 

III. Electronic Databases: subject listing and title listing

Statistical Universe
   Includes demographic and economic resources from “Index to International    Statistics.”

SYBWorld
   Provides almost 200 country profiles with political, demographic, economic, and    cultural information. Includes selected profiles of states and cities.    



 

IV. Web sites

Central Intelligence Agency
Producer of the World Factbook with facts and statistics on over 250 countries, the Handbook of International Economic Statistics,  a directory of Chiefs and State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments, and assorted maps and publications.
Foreign Governments
Locator service for various countries and agencies therein.
Global Health
Linkages between domestic and international health issues.  Includes reports, statistics, country, and international travel information as well as links to related organizations.
International Organizations
Locator service for international organizations.
International Organization Web Sites
Most complete list of IGO and NGO sites on the Internet from the Union of International Associations.  Includes subject groupings.
Nationmaster.com
Good source for current statistical details about many countries although there are some gaps.  Graphing capability and links to flags and maps are available.
NGO Global Network
Non-governmental organizations associated with the United Nations.  Alphabetical and subject access.
United Nations
Home page for publications, data and information.  Choice of several languages is available.  Includes the United Nations System Pathfinder identifying major current printed and electronic publications.

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