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Social Work Subject Guide

Policy & Population Background Information

Statistics

Congressional Research Service Reports

The CRS produces in-depth reports on issues confronting Congress, with useful background info and analysis.  Use these websites to get free access to recent and historical CRS reports.

U.S. Newspaper Collections

The first three resources listed below are the best starting point for searching for US newspaper articles from the past 20 years.  To check the availability of a specific newspaper, search its name in the Journals search. To access PDF digital editions of approximately 200 U.S. newspapers (including today's issue), use America's News.

Specific National Newspapers

These links enable you to search for articles from both the print newspaper AND the online website.

Specific NC Newspapers

With each of these newspapers, you have the option to search the last 25+ years of issues, or browse the latest digital editions in color PDF. 

To browse, after opening the link, scroll down to the list of sources and click the one that says "Image" under the Format column.  You'll see links for browsing the last five issues, or choosing an issue by date.

Issue & Population Analyses

Journal Articles & Systematic Reviews

Global Policy Background Information

Country Profiles

Statistics

For data on specific subjects like crime or the environment, see the Statistics page on the library's Government research guide.

Miscellaneous Websites

World Newspapers

Specific World Newspapers