Political Science


Ciao : Columbia International Affairs Online

A comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs with scholarship ranging from university research institutes, NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, conferences proceedings, books, journals and policy briefs.

CQ researcher online

A complete source for in-depth, analytical reporting on the most current and controversial issues.  Each entry includes a broad overview of the subject, including the historical background and a discussion of the current controversies and initiatives.

Cancelled due to budget constraints.  Access retained to 1923-2024. NOTE: On the publisher’s website, the Publication Date range is 2006-present by default, however, if you click on the page arrow to "Go to the last page," you’ll find that content goes all the way back to 1923. 

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CQ's Politics in America

Authoritative information on current members of Congress as well as detailed state and district information plus information and data on campaign finance, partisan caucuses, standing committees, and other member facts.

Ceased publication with 2018 (the 115th Congress) edition. Access retained for 2010-2018.

Global Think Tanks

Global Think Tanks is a public policy database that contains documents and datasets from think tanks, IGOs, NGOs, and research centers. Some of this content is uniquely found on Policy Commons, and some documents are archived from inactive organizations.

Human Rights Studies Online

Provides comprehensive, comparative documentation, analysis, and interpretation of major human rights violations and atrocity crimes worldwide. Includes government information, documentaries, works of art and literature, interviews, transcripts, monographs, essays, and articles.

Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR)

Provides access to the world's largest archive of computer-based research and instructional data for the social sciences. Anyone may search the database, however, KU affiliates may set-up a ICPSR Researcher Passport by using the “Access through your institution” via InCommon federation, to access datasets.

For more information, contact Jamene Brooks Kieffer, ICPSR liaison (askalib@ku.edu).

JSTOR

Provides image and full-text online access of all licensed JSTOR archival journals and primary sources. The collection covers all academic disciplines.

PAIS index

Contains references to journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference reports, publications of international agencies, microfiche, Internet material, and more about public policy and work affairs. The archive provides a historical perspective on many of the 20th century's public and social policies. 

Policy Commons: Public Health and Social Care

This database includes over two million publications from more than 8,600 organizations related to research and resources in public health and social—including technical reports, case studies, and policy papers, on topics such as women’s health, health education, and pandemics. 

Policy Commons: World Cities and Local Governments

This database offers a collection of policy documents from cities and local governments around the world. Drawing from over four million publications from more than 4,000 organizations, it focuses on grey literature—such as reports, working papers, and policy briefs—produced by these institutions. The collection focuses on major global challenges, including climate change, urbanization, and inequality.