Sociology Librarian
Tracy Ruppman
she/her
Contact:
Research and Learning Librarian
Liaison for the School of Education and the departments of Psychology and Sociology
Interim liaison for the School of Social Work and the Department of English
University Libraries
Loyola University Chicago
truppman@luc.edu
Liaison for the School of Education and the departments of Psychology and Sociology
Interim liaison for the School of Social Work and the Department of English
University Libraries
Loyola University Chicago
truppman@luc.edu
Chicago Government Resources
- City of Chicago HomepageThe City of Chicago's Official Homepage
- City of Chicago Services DirectoryThe location for online city services. This includes sites for all online city services organized alphabetically.
- City of Chicago Programs and InitiativesInformation about the different programs providing aid to various groups in Chicago.
- City of Chicago Data PortalThe City of Chicago's Data Portal is dedicated to promoting access to government data and encouraging the development of creative tools to engage and serve Chicago's diverse community. The site hosts over 200 datasets presented in easy-to-use formats about City departments, services, facilities and performance.
- Cook County Data PortalThe Open Data Portal for Cook County Government.
Chicago News Resources
- Chicago Sun-Times 1986-current This link opens in a new windowFull-text local and regional newspaper articles covering many topics including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community. Coverage: 1986 - present.
- Chicago Tribune (1985-current) This link opens in a new windowComplete full-text content of local and regional news, including community events, schools, politics, government policies, cultural activities, local companies, state industries, and people in the community.
Non-Profit Research
- Greatnonprofits.org Chicago ListA leading community source on non-profits, Greatnonprofits.org is searchable by location and by issue.
- Guidestar Advanced SearchGuideStar gathers and disseminates information about every single IRS-registered nonprofit organization.
Article and Encyclopedia Resources
- Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new windowAbstracts and indexes from international journals in sociology, social psychology, and behavioral sciences. Coverage: 1952 - current.