Background Information on Issues of Interest to Congress
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
The CRS works exclusively and directly for Members of Congress, their Committees and staff on a confidential, nonpartisan basis. CRS reports provide good summaries of policy or background information on a matter of interest to Congress.
- CRS ReportsReports from 2018 to present
Very Short Introductions
- Very Short Introductions Online This link opens in a new windowShort ebooks that provide introductions to hundreds of subjects.
American Political Parties and Elections: a Very Short Introduction by ISBN: 9780190458164Publication Date: 2016-07-08
The U. S. Supreme Court: a Very Short Introduction by ISBN: 9780190079819Publication Date: 2020-06-26
Political Science Encyclopedias
- Oxford Research Encylopedias. PoliticsSubstantive, peer-reviewed, and regularly updated articles that cover major topics, theories, and research questions in political science.
- International Studies Encyclopedia This link opens in a new windowComprehensive reference work for the field of international studies and international relations.
- Sage Knowledge (for Congressional Quarterly Press titles)Collection of over 30 political science reference books, including current and all past issues. Includes CQ Almanac, Exit Polls: Surveying the Amerian Electorate, Guide to Political Campaigns in America, Guide to the Presidency, Encyclopedia of Political Science, Encyclopedia of the U.S. Census, Federal regulatory Directory, Washington Information Directory, Historic Documents Series and many others. UM User Only.