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Reliable Information for the Contemporary World Course

CONTEMPORARY WORLD

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Citation Help

See the library's citation guide page for common citation style guides, paper formatting examples, and sample annotated bibiographies. 

Currency Conversion

Use Bankrate's currency converter to convert and compare the values of the world's currencies.

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Off-Campus Access

See our Off-Campus access page for instructions on how to access library’s licensed electronic resources (databases, e-journals, and e-books) remotely.  These items are available to current students, faculty, and staff.

Country Profiles and Language Tools

Global Connections

Find in-depth foreign policy analysis and information at the Council on Foreign Relations.    

Michigan State University's Global Edge provides a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities.

The Library of Congress's International Organizations page provides a list of intergovernmental organizations, European Union entities, and United Nations agencies.

See United Nations Online Data Repositories and Resources for a list of UN data repositories, initiatives, and data-related websites.

Search USA.gov to find a wide range of information published by U.S. government entities and other organizations.

The U.S. Department of State website includes a wide range of information on global issues, policies, and initiatives.

Learn about the World Trade Organization and the rules of trade it administers among nations.