Beachwood High School Library

PATHFINDER: HUMAN RIGHTS

Getting Started

Finding accurate information on international human rights issues can be easy or frustrating depending on the validity of the information coming from a country. The best initial strategy to take is to assume there is accurate information available. If you are looking for information on human rights issues in a particular country, the World Almanac is an excellent place to begin.

Books
Books on human rights will be found in the 323 and 341.4 sections of the library. The subject heading Human rights refers to materials on the right of person regardless of their legal, socioeconomic or cultural status as recognized by the international community. For materials on citizens' rights as established by law use Civil rights. Search the on-line catalog for additional information.

Library Online Catalogs & Book Information (Use the mouse to choose a library.)

Magazines and Newspapers
Magazine and newspaper articles are written daily regarding human rights issues.
Having trouble? Try this tutorial on using Proquest Direct.
Be sure to use the subject field. The following keywords will help you in the Proquest Direct search.

Keywords:   
 Human Rights
   UF: Freedom, Liberty
   RT: Authoritariansim, False arrests and convictions, Troture

Periodical Indexes (Use the mouse to choose a library.)

Human Rights on the Internet
Many links are available on the Internet relating to human rights issues. Selected sites are arranged in alphabetical order in the pull-down menu below. Use your mouse to highlight the website of your choice.