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Political Science

Reliable Information for Political Science Research

In This Guide

  • Find journal articles.
  • Search for books.
  • Learn how to cite sources.
  • Access a wide range of useful government information.
  • Keep up with the news.
  • Learn about professional organizations.
  • Explore polling data.
  • Use reference sources to find background information and pro/con opinions.
  • Find statistics to support your research.
  • Prepare for entrance and licensure exams and improve essential academic skills.
  • Watch videos.

Test Prep and Skill Building

Use Learning Express Library to prepare for a variety of entrance and licensure exams (DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, NCLEX-RN, PCAT, Praxis, TEAS, etc.) and to improve your math, writing, reading, and basic science skills.  Access is free to current students but requires them to register and create a Learning Express Library user account.  After creating and logging into your user account, click "College Library" under the search box.  Here's where to find test prep materials and practice exams:

  • For the DAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, and PCAT, choose "Grad School Admissions Preparation."
  • For the TEAS nursing school entrance exam and the NCLEX-RN exam, choose "Career Preparation" and then "Prepare for Nursing Exams."
  • For the Praxis core exam, some Praxis subject exams, and other education licensure exams, choose "Career Preparation" and then "Prepare for Teaching Exams." 

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Off-Campus Access

Current Ouachita students, faculty, and staff may access the library's licensed databases and e-journals on and off campus.

To access licensed databases and e-journal resources remotely:

  • Go to the library's web site or a LibGuide.
  • Click on a licensed database or e-journal resource.  An OBU login page will display.
  • Enter your OBU user name and password (ones used for OBU e-mail account).  The system will connect to the resource.

To access another licensed database or e-journal resource:

  • Click your browser's back arrow to navigate to the resource. 
  • Click on the resource's link. 

To end a remote session:

  • Close your browser. 

If you experience issues with remote access:

  • Make sure your browser software is up-to-date and able to accept cookies.
  • Confirm that your network firewall settings allow access to the library’s web site.
  • Call IT Services at 870-245-5567 or send an e-mail to support@obu.edu.