Kirkwood Library: Global Learning: Home

Global Learning at the Library

On these pages find selected materials, like articles, books, and eBooks, related to the countries represented by our students, and the countries our students visit on Study Abroad trips.

The Library partners with many areas of the college to make sure we are providing the information sources our students and community need. Please let us know if there are any materials you'd like to suggest we purchase for the Library collection!

Purchase Request Form
If the Library doesn't already own or subscribe to the materials you or your students need, please fill out a Purchase Request form.

Library Databases with a Global View

These databases all have something to offer the researcher looking for facts, insight, politics, arts, or culture about a country. Be sure to ask a librarian if you need any help with your search.

Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? Comprehensive coverage of 175 countries.
- What's included? Encyclopedic information on each country covered, including: government, history, language, education, food, holidays and more.
New York Times This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? The New York Times is a well-respected and long-running newspaper that covers national and international news.
- What's included? NYTimes.com provides full access to the New York Times website. NYTimes.com is updated 24/7 with time stamps. Sections include World, Politics, New York, Opinion, Business, Technology, Science, Sports, Arts, Fashion & Style, and Video.
Current Kirkwood students and employees may create an account to access Kirkwood's nytimes.com subscription. Follow the steps outlined here.
A to Z World Food This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? Explore recipes and food culture by country.
- What's included? Recipes and food reference. Browse by county or by ingredients, or search.
Academic Search Elite This link opens in a new window
- Why search here? Dependable database with quality articles on a very wide variety of subjects.
- What's included? Magazine, scholarly journal, and some news articles on: computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies and more.
Help video on Academic Search Elite on the library's YouTube channel.