Master of Public Affairs: Transportation Policy
This guide introduces students and faculty to information resources and services available to support the Master of Public Affairs Program at the University of Iowa
Public Affairs at Iowa
Library Resources
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PolicyMap This link opens in a new windowPolicyMap is a fully web-based online data and mapping application that gives you access to over 15,000 indicators related to demographics, housing, crime, mortgages, health, jobs and more. Data is available at all common geographies (address, block group, census tract, zip code, county, city, state, MSA) as well as unique geographies like school districts and political boundaries. Data comes from both public and proprietary sources. Many of the public files are available for download for free
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Proquest Congressional This link opens in a new windowProvides users with access to a comprehensive collection of historic and current congressional information. Includes full text of congressional publications, finding aids, a bill tracking service, public laws and other research materials. The database is an effective source for general research in many academic disciplines, in addition to research related to specific legislative proposals and laws. Researchers can access information about Congress, including member biographical and committee assignment information, voting records, and financial data.
Ebooks
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ProQuest Ebook CentralA highly interactive eBook database from ebrary that covers all academic subject areas and includes more than 30,000 titles.
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SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window a tool created to help researchers, faculty and students with their research projects. Users can explore methods concepts to help them design research projects, understand particular methods or identify a new method, conduct their research, and write up their findings.
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Springer E-Book Collection This link opens in a new windowA large package of E-books from Springer Verlag, published between 2005 through the present (with selected pre-2005 content).
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Wiley E-Books This link opens in a new windowWiley/Blackwell purchase includes over 2000 books for years 2007-2009