Guides: Public Policy Research Guide: Encyclopedias & Reference

Encyclopedias and Reference Tools

International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences
More than 4,000 articles and 90,000 bibliographic references as well as comprehensive name and subject indexes. 2nd edition (2015).

SAGE Knowledge
Cross-searchable collection of more than 100 encyclopedias and handbooks from SAGE.
Sage Research Methods
Contains over 1,000 books, reference works and journal articles by academics from across the social sciences. Also, includes over 500 specially authored cases that illustrate how real academic research projects were conducted and a collection of teaching datasets and instructional guides for students to develop data analysis skills.

Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy (2003)
Authoritative, 2-volume encyclopedia found in the Loop and Lincoln Park Campus Libraries, call number R. 320.97303 E56r2003.
Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief
Encyclopedia of issues of preparedness for natural and human caused disasters.
Encyclopedia of Drug Policy
Focuses primarily on American drug policies and drug issues, with some cross-national information and entries about the international agreements, treaties, and efforts to control drug manufacturing, distribution, and use.

CQ Researcher
A weekly publication that covers current and controversial issues with complete summaries, timelines and bibliographies.
Dates Covered: 11/1/1991-present.
Effective December 31, 2025, this resource is no longer available to DePaul University. Visit our Cancellations page to learn more. If you have any questions, please contact John Leeker.