Eastern European Resources - EDC 2006 - Jill Urban-Bollis - Multicultural Education - Jacobs Library at Illinois Valley Community College

Exploring Eastern European Countries

Welcome to your EDC 2006 library guide.This online guide will assist you in identifying and exploring the countries of Eastern Europe. Links to country profiles, study abroad information, and library databases have been included in to help jump-start your research.

Country Profiles

Use this resource list to learn about various countries in Eastern Europe.

United Nations - Member States by Region
Not sure where to begin your research? Select a country or countries from the Eastern European section of the United Nation's Member States list.
Eastern European Languages - AATSEEL Intensive Language Programs
Interested in the languages of Eastern Europe? AATSEEL's list of language programs provides suggestions for those who are interested in learning a new language.
The World Factbook
Explore over 200 countries with the CIA's World Factbook.
Country Profiles from BBC News
Learn about countries and territories with BBC New's Country Profiles website.

Global Road Warrior
Learn about culture, customs, history, and languages of 175 countries with this digital reference knowledgebase. Research issues in international and cross cultural studies, international business, social sciences, women's studies, language studies, and study abroad programs.

Study Abroad Programs & Opportunities

Learn about the various programs and opportunities that are available to teachers and students.

Library Resources

Research country information, teaching requirements, and more with the library's online databases and SOAR catalog search.

Need help with your research? Schedule an online or in-person research appointment with a librarian. You can also contact the library service desk in A-201 during our open hours. Librarians can:

Answer your research related questions
Suggest sources or collections related to your topic or research
Help you create or check a citation
Guide you through evaluating a source

Online Databases:

Global Road Warrior
Learn about culture, customs, history, and languages of 175 countries with this digital reference knowledgebase. Research issues in international and cross cultural studies, international business, social sciences, women's studies, language studies, and study abroad programs.
Salem Online
Find facts quickly with this digital reference book collection. Categories include Careers, Countries, Peoples & Cultures, Health, History, Literature, and Science. Print versions of these titles are also available at Jacobs Library.
Academic Search Complete
Begin your research with this enormous collection of journals covering all academic subjects.
ProQuest Research Library
Search a diversified mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and other timely sources across the top 150 subject areas.

Soar Catalog Search:

Jacobs Library Catalog - S.O.A.R.
Search for books and other materials in the IVCC library and 90+ other academic libraries.

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