Librarian
Research/IT Desk
Contact:
Contact the Reference Librarians online
reference@carleton.edu
reference@carleton.edu
507-222-4264
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Selected Web Resources
- American Sociological Society - SectionsAn overview of the major areas in the field of Sociology
- Sociological Tour Through CyberspaceGreat source for the discipline. (Archived)
- WWW Virtual Library: SociologyOne of the basic sites for sociological resources.
- LANIC: Latin American Network Information CenterHuge portal to research information and directories about Latin American countries. Affiliated with UT-Austin.
- African Studies WWWOne of the top sites for African Studies; at U. of Pennsylvania.
- WWWVL-AsianStudiesWorld Wide Web Virtual Library for Asian Studies; many links.
- World Bank - Countries and RegionsDocuments, reports, projects by country.
- UN - United NationsA rich source of research and statistics on topics of international scope.
- World BankA great resource for research on development topics.
- UN Economic and Social CouncilThe Council deals with issues such as living conditions, employment and work, development, health; reports, research and related materials available, many in full text; Subsidiary Bodies include commissions on women, social development, population, human rights and many more.
Keeping Track (2 Best Bets)
Keep track of what you find online in an ordered manner using online bookmarks, notetaking software or citation management software. Below are just a few suggestions.
- Zotero
Save, organize, share, and cite your sources -- anything from scholarship to YouTube videos. Our guide has Carleton-specific instructions for installing and using Zotero with personal and lab computers, and for getting the most storage space possible. - Evernote
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Save entire web pages or just pieces of them, type in your own notes, search through everything, create categories, and have access from your computer or your mobile device.
