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National Security and Terrorism

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A review of the subject and an assortment of resources

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I. Search our catalog:

Suggested subject keywords:

  • Civil defense
  • Emergency management
  • National security
  • Terrorism
  • United States Dept. of Homeland Security

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


II. Helpful Print Resources:

A. Reference

  • Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Cindy C. Combs and Martin Slann, New York, NY: Facts on File, 2002.
    R303.62 C731—Reference, Level 4
  • Encyclopedia of Terrorism, Harvey W. Kushner, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2003.
    R303.625 K97—Reference, Level 4

    Researching national security and intelligence policy, Chapman, Bert, Washington, D.C. : CQ Press, c2004.
    R025.06 Cha -- US Docs - Reference - Level 4

    World Trade Center Building Performance Study: Data Collection, Preliminary Observations, and Recommendations, Therese McAllister, et al, Washington, DC: Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2002. Internet Access: http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS18973
    FEM1.2:W89—US Documents, Level 1

B. Planning


III. Electronic Databases: subject listing and title listing

The Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL), The nation's premier collection of homeland security policy and strategy related documents. The HSDL collection provides quick access to important U.S. policy documents, presidential directives, and national strategy documents as well as specialized resources such as theses and reports from various universities, organizations, and local and state agencies.

MarciveWeb DOCS: Catalog of U.S. Government Publications , 1976-
Reports, some full-text, search by subject, title, and author.

Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP)
This GPO catalog indexes print and electronic government information products created by Federal agencies since 1994. See the online Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (MarciveWeb Docs) for coverage back to 1976.

Government Periodicals Universe, 1988-
Articles, search by keyword subject, title, author.

Congressional Universe
Congressional hearings, reports, and testimony, search by subject, committee, and witnesses.

State Capitol Universe
Articles and discussion of the issues, search by subject.


IV. Web sites

America's War Against Terrorism
Comprehensive source from the University of Michigan providing information and resources related to the September 11th attack, counterterrorism sources, information on previous attacks, news and information from other countries, background research, etc. The site is continuously updated and added to.
America Responds
Official government website from FirstGov providing links to White House information and key government agencies. It also provides information on what you can do, victims benefits, and travel.
Anthrax
Information page from the National Library of Medicine providing the latest news, an overview, information on diagnosis and symptom information, prevention and screening, treatment, as well as more specialized aspects.
Biological and Chemical Weapons
Information page from the National Library of Medicine providing the latest news, an overview, and information on coping, prevention and screening, specific conditions/aspects, treatment, and organizations.
Biological, Chemical, and Nuclear Disaster
UMDNJ and Coriell Research Library web page containing links to databases, documents, videos, post traumatic stress and grief, and many additional resources.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Latest information on anthrax and public health emergency response.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Information on counterterrorism efforts within the FBI.
Federal Emergency Management Administration
Information on the terrorist attacks and recovery news. Also links to America Responds sites.
GAO Reports
GAO, the Government Accountability Office, an investigative agency for Congress has pulled together twenty-one years of their reports on terrorism and transportation security.
Homeland Security, Department of
Provides preparedness information for citizens, business, and government agencies. Latest information on emergencies and disasters, threats and protection, travel and transportation, and available research and technology. Main public website for the new department; among the components are Customs & Border Protection, the reorganized U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Secret Service, and the Coast Guard.
See also: Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL) for official whitehouse positions, latest news, and tips on terrorism.
Iraq War
Selection of sources on the Iraq War including prisoner abuse .
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
The 9-11 Commission (Kean Commission) an independent bipartisan commission was chartered to prepare a final full report on the terrorist attacks, preparedness for, and immediate response to, as well as recommendations to guard against future attacks. (9-11 report also available at: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/911/.
National Military Strategic Plan for the War on Terrorism
 
 
New Jersey Homeland Security
Official New Jersey lead agency on homeland security. It includes links to the NJ Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force, the NJ Office of Counter-Terrorism and the NJ Office of Emergency Management. Public health information is also available.
 
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Site from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey providing information and further resources with an emphasis on New Jersey.
September 11, 2001: Coping With the Aftermath
Page from the Newark Public Library providing general, health tips, victim information, how to help, counseling and coping resources, transportation and government sites,  important phone numbers, and sources for the latest news.
 
U. S. Postal Service
Latest information on the security of the mail, what the Postal Service is doing to insure the safety of the mail and its employees, and what you can do to ensure the safety of your mail in your business and home.

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