MODEL    UNITED   NATIONS 

Library Reference Area and WWW Resources

Minnesota State University Moorhead - Livingston Lord Library
Government Documents/Maps Department
William G. Kenz
Moorhead,  MN 56563

 

I.     Library Reference Area Resources

*  Yearbook of the United Nations (1945-latest)    [REF.  JX1977.A37 Y4]
*  Encyclopedia of the United Nations and International Relations  [REF.  JX1977 .O8213 1990]
*  A Guide to Information at the United Nations    [REF. JX1977 .A39 1995]
 

*  Europa World Year Book (formerly  Europa Year Book)  (1971-latest)    [REF. JN1.E85 yr./vol.]
*  International Information Directory 2000-2001    [REF. JZ4838 .I58]
*  Directory of International Organizations    [REF. JX1995.S36313 1996]
*  International Relations: A Political Dictionary    [REF. JX1226.P55 1995]
 

*  Demographic Yearbook  (1951-latest, with some yrs. missing)   [REF. HA17 .D45 yr.]
*  Statistical Yearbook  (1949-latest)     [REF. HA12.5.U63 yr.]
 

*  UNDOC: United Nations Documents Index   (1987-96)    [ABSTRACTS SHELVES,  paper / MF] 
*  MnPALS Online Catalog: Book and Periodical databases
 

II.   Resources Located at the University of Minnesota, Wilson Library
       Government Documents Department

       All printed UN and other International Organizations as well as numerous country's publications are available from the University of Minnesota. 
       They must be    identified as completely as possible and interlibrary loaned.

       Most publications are not cataloged.   However,  their online catalog MNCAT Twin Cities  is available for use.

III.   International Information on the WWW

*  United Nations   

Examples include:

 *  Background Information on World Conference against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance - South Africa 2001

 *  UN Documentation Center [publications from the General Assembly; Security Council; Economic and Social Council; Secretariat; International Court of Justice;
     and   others]

 *  United Nations Treaty Collection

 *  International Organizations / Foreign Governments Web Page  (MSUM Library - Documents/Maps Department)



IV.   Other

 *       Web links to topics for the Committees/Councils
 *      Link to Model United Nations Homepage
 

This is a sampling of many useful resources available. 
Explore and request assistance if necessary.

For assistance, contact any of the MSUM Librarians at the Reference Desk (218-236-2345) or email me at: 
kenz@mnstate.edu

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Last updated 01/25/06  [William G. Kenz]  - Government Documents/Reference Librarian