ASD Libraries: Entrepreneurship: 2.5 Sustainable Development Goals and World Issues

Useful Websites

ASD's Sustainable Development Goals Libguide has resources on all the goals:

Sustainable Development Goals
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Country Information Online

BBC - Country Profiles
Guides to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. Also included are audio and video clips from BBC archives.
World Fact Book
Political, geographic, economic, and sociological summaries organized by country. Published by the CIA.
Library of Congress' Country Studies
Description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world from the US Library of Congress.
World Bank - Countries
The World Bank Group works in more than 170 countries, working with partners in the public and private sectors in their efforts to end poverty and tackle some of the most pressing development challenges.
World Data Atlas
World and regional statistics, national data, maps, rankings.
Population Pyramid
Look at a population pyramid for your country.
UN Human Development Data Center
"The human development data are sourced from international data agencies with the mandate, resources, and expertise to collect national data on specific indicators unless otherwise noted."

Recommended Databases

A to Z Databases
This link will take you to all of the databases that the ASD libraries subscribe to. For login information, see the secure document below.
ASD Databases Login Information
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Global Issues This link opens in a new window
Provides a global perspective, integrating news, global viewpoints, reference materials, country information, primary source documents, videos, statistics, and more. Citations export directly into Noodletools.
Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues. Citations export directly into Noodletools.
Proquest This link opens in a new window
A large, multi-subject database. Citations export directly into Noodletools.
CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
Use this database to get background information on the location you are researching. Generates a citation for Noodletools.
Britannica School This link opens in a new window
Use this encyclopedia to get background information on your issue or location. It generates citations for Noodletools.
New York Times - School Pass This link opens in a new window
Use this link to set up your access to ASD's New York Times subscription.

Library Lessons

ELAN Business Magazine

ELAN is a magazine that's made by business-passionate students from all over the world. You are encouraged to leave your email on the site so the publishers can send you more info in the future. Your comments are welcome.

ELAN Business Magazine Issue 1

Noodletools

Noodletools This link opens in a new window
NoodleTools is an online research management platform that helps you evaluate information, build accurate citations, archive source material, take notes, outline topics, and prepare to write. Sign in with Google.

Noodletools Help
This guide will answer all of your questions about how to use Noodletools.

Search for Books

Destiny Library Catalog
Look for library books related to your topic. When you get to the catalog, don't forget to sign in!
Sora
Follow this link or download the SoraApp to access the library's ebook collection. Sign in with Google.

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Libguide Creator

Contact me if you have suggestions for or questions about this guide!

Linda Hoiseth

High School Librarian

lhoiseth@asdubai.org

Twitter: @lhoiseth