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PLCY 716: Politics and Public Policy Theory: Home

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  • research appointments - open to individuals or groups; by email or Zoom
  • library instruction for your classes
  • library research guides for your classes
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General Library Services

Essential Resources

Databases

Policies and Policy Analysis

Policy Actors

Public opinion

Library Data Services

Library Data Services cater to researchers interested in working with data, mapping, texts, visualization, and technology. Many of these services are available online. Davis Library Data Services, located on the second floor of Davis Library, offers:

  • A computing lab with specialized software for GIS and data visualization & analysis.
  • Walk-in assistance provided by knowledgeable student consultants during set hours
  • Consultations with specialists for more in-depth inquiries (by appointment).
  • Spaces for collaboration and presentation, complete with white boards and external displays.
  • Technology short courses and programs that promote digital scholarship. .

The Odum Institute

The Odum Institute for Research in Social Science logo

The Odum Institute is located on the second floor of Davis Library. They provide quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods services, training, and consulting. They are a great resource if you are designing a survey, conducting interviews or if you are interested in taking a short course on social science research. 

News, Politics and Academic Blog Sources

Social Sciences Librarian

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Kristan Shawgo
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Contact:
Davis Library
UNC-Chapel Hill
Available for meetings on Zoom