Library Contact
Catherine Morse
she/her
Contact:
Government Information, Law and Political Science Librarian
Clark Library
Hatcher Graduate Library 2 South
Clark Library
Hatcher Graduate Library 2 South
734-635-1813 (email preferred for reference questions)
What kinds of things does the Library have?
Finding Books
- U-M Library Catalog SearchCatalog Search results will include everything in our physical collection (books, audio, video, maps, musical scores, archival materials, and more), as well as materials available online such as electronic books, streaming audio and video, and online journals.
Starting a research paper? Look for an article on your topic in these resources
- Oxford Handbooks OnlineEach Handbook offers thorough introductions to topics and a critical survey of the current state of scholarship, creating an original conception of the field and setting the agenda for new research. Handbook articles review the key issues and cutting-edge debates, as well as providing arguments for how those debates might evolve.
- Oxford Research Encylopedias. PoliticsSubstantive, peer-reviewed, and regularly updated articles that cover major topics, theories, and research questions in political science.
- The International Studies EncyclopediaThe International Studies Encyclopedia', published in association with the International Studies Association (ISA), is the most comprehensive reference work of its kind for the fields of international studies and international relations. It brings together specially commissioned, peer reviewed essays, written and edited by an international team of the world's best scholars and teachers
Learn About Research Methods
- Sage Research Methods This link opens in a new windowBrowse the methods map or the list of methods to identify a social science methodology to pursue further. When it is complete, Sage Research Methods will have over 1000 books, reference books, journal articles and videos on all aspects of social science research methodology. Includes the notable "little green book" series (Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences) and the "little blue book" series (Qualitative Research Methods).
The SAGE Handbook of Research Methods in Political Science and International Relations by ISBN: 9781526459930Publication Date: 2020-10-23
What if the Library Doesn't Have the Book or Article I Need?
- Document DeliveryGet scans of articles or book chapters delivered in PDF
- InterLibrary Loan (ILL) serviceRequest books and articles not available at the University of Michigan Library.
Study Spaces
- Quiet Study SpacesQuieter study areas are located throughout our library buildings. Although these spaces are not officially labeled as “quiet” — and some are quieter than others — they are typically known as places where you can do more focused work.
- Collaborative SpacesWhether you’re meeting for a group project or want an opportunity to socialize while you work, check out these spaces meant for collaboration.
- Bookable SpacesYou can reserve a space to focus on your own, do a phone interview, or work with a group.
Bookable Spaces include study rooms, collaboration rooms and carrels (Hatcher south carrels are quiet study spaces).