PAP Orientation to Library Resources: Reference Materials
Reference Works
Reference works provide a general overview and background of a topic. This materials provide bibliographies, search terms, and a means of narrowing the focus of your research topic. A full list of reference materials relating to PA can be found here.
Online Reference Materials:
Sage eReference
Oxford Reference Online
Gale Reference
CQ Reference
Some notable ebook reference works include:
- Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and GovernanceCall Number: OnlineISBN: 3319209280
- Handbook of Organization Theory and Management byCall Number: onlineISBN: 0824701135Publication Date: 1997-11-20
- Handbook of Public Administration byCall Number: onlineISBN: 9781420016994Publication Date: 2006-11-14
- Handbook of Public Policy Analysis byCall Number: OnlineISBN: 9781420017007Publication Date: 2006-12-21