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- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries.
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Provides topical articles, about 15 - 20 pages long, on social issues; articles include an overview, background information, the current situation concerning the issue, an outlook on possible developments, a special focus, chronology of related events, and pro and con section, and an annotated bibliography. Provided by CQ Press.
- Issues & Controversies
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Provides more than 900 timely, in-depth, and objective articles, exploring controversial issues and topics. Provided by Facts.com.
- Opposing Viewpoints: Critical Thinking
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Contains an online library of current event topics; includes viewpoint articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to web sites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Provided by Gale.
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- Academic Search Premier
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Provides full text for more than 4,650 journals, including full text for more than 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,000 titles. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- MasterFILE Premier
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Provides full text for nearly 1,750 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also contains full text for nearly 500 reference books and 164,424 primary source documents, as well as an Image Collection of 440,207 photos, maps & flags. Provided by EBSCOhost.
- Alternative Press Index
- infoIndexes journals covering cultural, economic, political & social issues. Provided by FirstSearch.
- Alternative Press Index Archive
- infoIndex of journals covering cultural, economic, political & social issues; covers 1969 - 1990. Provided by FirstSearch.
Web Sites: Terrorism: General and Background
- Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program - The Official DoD Anthrax Information Web Site
- Maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense, the site has information on the use of the anthrax vaccination as well as safety issues. Also discusses the threat of anthrax as a biological weapon.
- Bioterrorism (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- This CDC site contains overviews, fact sheets, and other information on approximately 30 bioterrorism agents (anthrax, smallpox, ricin, etc.). The site has information that is designed for the general public and specialized resources for the scientific/health care communities.
- CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
- The Center for Disease Control, a U.S. Government agency, provides extensive information on biological, chemical, and nuclear agents that could be used as weapons of terrorism. The site also covers non-terrorists emergencies where disease or injury might be a factor. Use the table of contents to find articles on specific agents. For each agent there is medical information, information on detecting outbreaks, terrorism readiness plans (where applicable), and additional research information.
- Country Reports on Terrorism
- Formerly known as the Patterns of Global Terrorism, this annual report published by the U.S. Secretary of State covers "countries in which acts of terrorism occurred, countries that are state sponsors of terrorism, and countries determined by the Secretary to be of particular interest in the global war on terror."
- National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism
- "MIPT conducts research into the social/political causes and effects of terrorism and special topics like terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons of mass destruction (WMD)." Their online library includes 84 related categories like Al Qaeda, Homeland Security, Patterns of Global Terrorism, September 11, and Terrorism Fact Sheets. Each category has numerous reports, articles, and links to reputable organizations. [PDF]
- Popular Mechanics: Debunking the 9/11 Myths
- Refuting the conspiracy theories and myths surrounding the September 11, 2001 attacks, Popular Mechanics' special report examines the evidence against them and consults experts in several fields, including national defense and engineering.
- Worldwide Incident Tracking System (WITS)
- The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center maintains this searchable database that provides details of terrorist incidents throughout the world. Users can search by keyword or region of the world, view reports, and export data to a spreadsheet. [PDF]
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- The main page provides stories on current legislation and events related to homeland security. Additional articles and current information can be found under Emergencies & Disasters, Travel & Transportation which includes airport security, Immigration and Borders, and others.
- United Nations Treaty Collection - Conventions on Terrorism
- Full texts of treaties on terrorism posted by the United Nations. These documents provide the legal framework for combating global terrorism. Includes treaties on the taking of hostages, terrorist bombings, the financing of terrorism, unlawful seizure of aircraft, and protection of nuclear materials as well as selected regional treaties.
Web Sites: 9/11/01 & America's Response
- 9/11 Commission Report
- The final report of the 9/11 Commission, an independent, bipartisan committee, which investigated the circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Included are analyses of the preparedness for and the immediate response to the attacks, as well as recommendations to guard against future attacks. PDF format.
- al-Qa'ida (The Base)
- Background report on the al Qa'ida terrorist network provided by the Federation of American Scientists, an organization of scientists founded in 1945 by members of the Manhattan Project to promote awareness of disarmament and weapons issues. Includes links to additional background information on Usama bin Laden and related terrorist organizations.
- Complete Coverage: The 9/11 Records
- From the New York Times, this digital archive contains over 200 accounts of emergency medical technicians, paramedics, and their supervisors. The unedited audio dispatches are also supplemented with text transcripts of the interviews. The dispatch tapes are available in MP3 or RealPlayer formats.
- Inside 9/11
- This site is the companion to the National Geographic programs and provides a detailed look at the 9/11 attacks. Biographies, photos, and over 50 videos are highlights of this powerful memorial. Requires Flash.
- The Memory Hole: 9/11 Transcripts and Police Reports
- "The Memory Hole has obtained 9/11 documents previously withheld by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. These transcripts of phone calls and radio transmissions, and copies of police reports, were finally released under a federal order resulting from a lawsuit brought by the New York Times."
- Most Wanted Terrorists
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation's page of most wanted terrorists includes an image and brief information on each suspect.
- National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States
- The official site of the U.S. government commission investigating the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01 includes information on the commissioners, the legislation that created the commission, testimony given before the commission, hearing reports and more. Some files are in PDF format.
- The September 11 Digital Archive
- Find here a collection of eye witness stories, images, video clips and audio files related to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The site actively solicits new material and provides links to related sites. Provided by the American Social History Project at the City University of New York Graduate Center.
Web Sites: Civil Rights & Freedom of Information
- beSpacific: Patriot Act
- This legal blog traces news stories, court cases, Department of Justice reports, legislation and other material related to the Patriot Act. The site provides links to the full text of the items cited.
- The Impact of the USA Patriot Act on Free Expression
- This commentary, provided by the Free Expression Policy Project, examines the Patriot Act primarily as it is applied to bookstores and libraries. The author argues that the very sources people turned to for information to help them understand the events of 9/11/01 and after are among those most threatened by the USA Patriot Act. Includes a bibliography of additional resources and web sites.
- USA Patriot Act (Public Law 107-56)
- Full text of the original version of the "USA Patriot Act" (Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001) signed into law in October, 2001. PDF file.
- America's War Against Terrorism
- From the University of Michigan's Document Center. Access numerous full text documents on all aspects of terrorism and counter-terrorism. For historical context look in the contents under "Previous Attacks" and "Background Research." A special section on the September 11 attack appears at the top of screen.