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GLOW: Interdisciplinary & Area Studies

Connectivity Resources

Several of these have been addressed in other sessions.  These links are provided to encourage you to setup these resources as soon as possible to smooth your access to library and campus resources.

Institution-Wide Access

Library-Resource Access

Beyond Northwestern

Library and Archival collections pertinent to Area Studies and Interdisciplinary subjects vary dramatically from library to library.  Chicagoland is extraordinarily rich in libraries, archives, museums and other cultural institutions that support research.  Explore those options here and in consultation with your subject librarian!


Archival collections potentially relevant to your research are distributed throughout the country and the globe!  The databases below can assist you to locate critical repositories for your unique research path.  Be sure to consult with your subject librarian who can also direct you toward important research collections.

Research Guides