The International Documents section gets publications from over 50 international intergovernmental organizations, such as the United Nations, European Union, Organization of American States, etc. These documents are housed in the basement of Davis Library; patrons may request items at the Reference Desk. The majority of the documents can be found in the library's catalog.
Background Notes
These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.
Country Studies
The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
Portals to the World
A project of the Library of Congress, Portals to the World provides a wealth of resources about the countries of the world.
Europa World Plus UNC Only
Country information including an overview of recent history, politics, and economics, along with basic economic and demographic statistics. Also provides information on over 1900 international organizations.
A-Z List of International Governmental Organizations
A list from Vanderbilt University providing links to the websites of many IGOs.
United Nations
Many of the UN's publications are available on its website.
UN Official Document Search
This database provides access to many full-text publications of the United Nations from 1993 to the present.
UNBISnet
The UN's catalog of publications since 1979.
UN Databases
A comprehensive listing of the United Nation's many databases.
Custom Google Search Engines
The following search boxes allow you search the websites of many IGOs or NGOs simultaneously.
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