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Arab American Studies Resources
This website is designed to assist MSU students, faculty and staff in identifying research materials located in the MSU Libraries and on the World Wide Web.
It is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a starting point for further
research. The resources listed below are but a small sampling of materials available in the MSU Libraries and on the Internet. Always consult a Librarian if you have questions or need assistance.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
One of the best ways to achieve the greatest precision in searching the MSU Libraries' online catalog is to use the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). Listed below are some of the subject terms that will produce the best results in a search on the topic of Arab Americans. Combine these with geographic or subtopical divisions.
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Print Resources in the MSU Libraries
A far more extensive listing of print resources can be obtained by searching the
MSU Library Catalog.
DICTIONARIES, DIRECTORIES AND ENCYCLOPEDIAS:
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America. (2 volumes) Judy Galens, Anna Sheets, Robyn V. Young, Rudolph J. Vecoli, (editors). Detroit, MI : Gale Research, Inc., 1995.
MSU Library call number: E 184 .A1 G14 1995 V. 1-2
A comprehensive work of essays on peoples from Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, North America, the Pacific Islands, and South America. Ethnoreligious groups are also included. Although a general directory the numerous entries for Asian / Pacific Islander Americans warrants inclusion on this page. Over one hundred original essays written by scholars and writers with a special interest or knowledge of ethnic groups. Well indexed with many references to additional sources for study.
JOURNALS, NEWSPAPERS, PERIODICALS
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Electronic Resources in the MSU Libraries
In addition to the Libraries' Online catalog, there are a large number of electronic databases to which the MSU Library system subscribes. Following is a very short list of useful databases. For accessibility, printing, downloading, and instruction consult with a Librarian.
A far more extensive listing of electronic resources may be obtained by searching the
MSU Library Electronic Resources.
America, History and Life
Provides access to articles, book reviews, and dissertations in American and Canadian history.
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Ethnic NewsWatch
A large collection of full-text minority journal and newspaper articles from the perspective of American ethnic groups.
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Government Printing Office Monthly Catalog
The United States Government is the largest producer of information in the world. This CD-ROM provides access to much of that information. Also check US Government Websites.
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Newspaper Abstracts
Provides indexing to 25 American newspapers many of which are owned by the MSU Libraries.
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Sociofile
A large index to over 2500 journals in sociology, anthropology, behaviorial sciences and more.
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Social Work Abstracts
Contains information in social work and human services. Provides coverage of more than 450 journals in all areas of the profession, including theory and practice, areas of service, social issues, and social problems.
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Discovering multicultural America [interactive multimedia] :
African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans,
Native Americans.
MSU Library call number: Software E 184 .A1 D55 1996
An interactive multimedia learning tool for the study of the
people, places, facts and figures related to America's four
most-studied ethnic groups. Includes 2,000 biographical
profiles, 2,500 historical and topical essays, 350
historical documents, overviews of 500 ethnic landmarks, 200
statistical charts, graphs and tables, a timeline, 40 minues
of audio, 12 minutes of video, 1,500 pphotographs and
images, extensive hypertext links, and more.
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Microform and Other Non-Print Resources in the MSU
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Internet Resources
The number of Websites on the World Wide Web is astronomical. The following sites are but a very small sampling. An attempt has been made to identify quality resources. Additional Webpages may be found by using your favorite Web search engine.
ARAB AMERICAN RESOURCES
- American Arab Scientific Society (AMASS) -- Information Library
- Arab Center of Washington
- BEIRUT TIMES WEEKLY THE LARGEST ARAB AMERICAN NEWSPAPER IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- MIT Arab Student Organization's Home Page
- The Arab Society of Princeton
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Campus Resources
The links to Campus Resources below are not specific to any particular ethnic or multicultural group.
- Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Students (ALBGTS)
The Alliance of Lesbian-Bi-Gay-Transgendered and Straight Students (ALBGTS) at Michigan State University is a student-run organization to provide the lesbian, bisexual, gay and transgendered community of MSU with a safe and welcoming environment, a resource for the entire MSU Community by which they may educate themselves and others about the lesbian-bi-gay and transgendered communities, and
to help break down the barriers of prejudice and discrimination, promote diversity, and faciliatate interaction between the LBGT and straight communities of MSU.
- Center of Excellence in Minority Medical Education and Health
COE provides assistance to all students of color who are pursuing scholarship in the medical sciences.
- MECCA
Multicultural services and activities geared specifically to the needs of minority and international
students are offered through the Multi-Ethnic Counseling Center Alliance (MECCA).
- MSU Diversity
This web page links to MSU reports, campus resources and worldwide resources related to advancing diversity within community.
- MSU Gay and Lesbian Faculty and Staff Association
MSU Gay and Lesbian Faculty and Staff Association serves employees of MSU who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and/or transgendered.
- Minority Business Students of MSU
The Minority Business Students of Michigan State University is an organization
composed of Asian American, African American, Hispanic and Native American students in the Broad College of Business. Minority students from other programs are also welcome to the organization.
- Multi-Racial Unity Project
The Multi-Racial Unity Project in the Urban Affairs Program at Michigan
State University is dedicated to the promotion of unity in racially polarized environments. The Project grew out of a long history of race relations work among the faculty of the Urban Affairs Program dating back to the early 1970's.
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