Guides: Political Studies: Find Books and Media

How Can I Use Books and Media?

Books

For your Political Studies assignments, you may need to use books for background research or to support your ideas and analyses. Remember that you may not always need to read the entire book - sometimes, just one or two chapters will give you all the information you need.

eBooks

eBooks are exactly the same as hard copy books in terms of content, but the difference is you can access them online! If you do a catalogue search in the box below or from the Library's Website, your results will automatically include eBooks. The Library has many more eBooks than print.

Streaming Platforms and DVDs

The CapU Library also has many DVDs and subscribes to a number of streaming platforms that include documentaries, some of which relate to political studies. When you search the CapU Library catalogue using the box below, or from the main Library Website, you will automatically get DVDs and streaming films in your search results. Films can give you great information for your assignments, but always check with your instructor before using them as an official source.

Search Discovery

Discovery is the Library's one-search experience. Find articles, books, films, music and more!

Browse the Shelves

You can browse the shelves and find books on economics in these call number ranges:

J 1-981 General Executive and Legislative Papers

JA 1-92 Political science (General)

JC 11-605 Political theory. The state. Theories of the state

JF 20-2112 Political institutions and public administration

JJ 1000-1019 Political institutions and public administration (North America)

JK 1-9993 Political institutions and public administration (United States)

JL 1-3899 Political institutions and public administration (Canada, Latin America, etc.)

JN 1-9689 Political institutions and public administration (Europe)

JQ 21-6651 Political institutions and public administration (Asia, Africa, Australia, Pacific Area)

JS 39-8500 Local government. Municipal government

JV 1-9480 Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration

JZ 5-6530 International relations

View Books by Subject in Discovery

Here are some sample searches of books on a number of topics that you can browse by clicking on the link:

Streaming Platforms for Movies and Documentaries

Can-Core
Canadian streaming educational and documentary film collection; includes Indigenous and BC content.
Streaming note: if sharing a Can-Core film during a live-streamed class, we recommend using Chrome, Edge, or Firefox as the browser, and Zoom as the meeting app. Teams will not work.
Kanopy
Kanopy provides access to a unique collection of feature films, documentaries, training films, and theatrical releases, including award winners. Streaming titles available with Kanopy include films from the Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, New Day Films, Media Education Foundation, and more.
System requirements for streaming is an up to date web browser and a good internet connection. For full details on supported browsers please see this page from Kanopy help.

Streaming note: if sharing a Kanopy film during a live-streamed class, we recommend using Edge or Firefox as the browser, and Zoom as the meeting app. Teams will not work.

Kanopy is a "lease-on-demand" service for students and faculty. If you have questions about Kanopy, contact the library.
NFB.ca
Access to NFB films online, including documentaries, animation and alternative dramas. The National Film Board CAMPUS service provides access to more than 3,500 Canadian films, including films freely viewable from the NFB site and access to films not available on the public website.
Streaming note: if sharing an NFB film during a live-streamed class, we recommend using Chrome, Edge, or Firefox as the browser, and Zoom as the meeting app. Teams will not work.
Criterion-on-Demand
Criterion-on-Demand allows subscribers to screen films for educational purposes. With more than 4000 English-language feature films, the library is large and extensive. Titles are available to stream.
Streaming not working? Try Chrome or Firefox. If traffic volume is very high you might see a "Server Busy" message. To resolve this, click "Try Again" or refresh the page. If neither of those work, you may have to try later.

Please note that films are not viewable on cell phones, tablets, or game consoles. A PC/laptop is required.

Streaming note: if sharing a Criterion film during a live-streamed class, we recommend using Firefox as the browser, and Zoom or Webex as the meeting app. Teams will not work.
Audio Ciné Films
Collection of Hollywood Studio films available for streaming, including recent releases and classics.
Streaming note: if sharing an ACF film during a live-streamed class, we recommend using Firefox, and either Zoom or Webex as the meeting app. Teams will not work.
Films On Demand
Documentary and educational video streaming platform.
Streaming note: if sharing a Films on Demand film during a live-streamed class, we recommend using Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari as the browser, and Zoom or Webex as the meeting app. Teams will not work.