Search Terms
These selected terms can be used to search Voyager, our online catalog, for material our library has or
for searching for magazine, journal and newspaper articles using one of the library's indexes and databases.

Harper Library Materials

• Reference (materials to be used in the library)

Statistical record of Asian Americans. REF E184 .O6 S73 1993

Reference library of Asian America. REF E184 .O6 R45

Encyclopedia of Asian history. REF DS31 .E53 1988

Dictionary of Asian American history. REF E184 .O6 D53 1986

Asian Americans information directory. REF E184.06 .A75 1992

Literature for children about Asians and Asian Americans: Analysis and annotated bibliography, with additional. REF Z3001 .J46 1987

• Mainstacks (materials that can be checked out)
• Videos/DVD's
• Journals

Statistical Resources

Web Journals and Articles

U.S. Government Resources

Asian American & Pacific Islander Initiative
"This Web site is part of EPA's efforts to strengthen its relationships with Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and better serve the nation's nation's growing AAPI community." (web)

National Library of Medicine -- Asian American Health
Information on health related topics including: Research, Specific Conditions/Aspects, Organizations, Statistics, Children, Seniors, Teenagers, and Women

State and Local Resources

Asian Social Network “Chicago’s Asian Events Posting Site”

Organizations

Asian and Pacific Islander Health Forum
A national advocacy organization dedicated to promoting policy, program and research efforts for the improvement of health status of all Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, AFL-CIO (APALA)
"APALA has emerged as a voice for Asian Pacific American workers in the labor movement, in the community, in the media, and in the national public policy arena." (web site)

Asian Pacific Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS)
Nonpartisan, nonprofit, educational corporation with the goal of increasing the participation of Asian Pacific Americans in the democratic process at the national, state, and local levels.

Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
"Incorporated to create an organization which would address the needs of Asian/Pacific American librarians and those who serve the Asian/Pacific American Communities." (web site)

Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA)
An affiliate of the American Library Association, CALA has members throughout the United States, as well as in Canada, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan.

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association is the national association of Asian Pacific American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students, and as such, strives to be a national network for its members and affiliates.

National Asian Pacific American Law Student Association (NAPALSA)
Founded to promote education, leadership, community awareness/service, communication and interaction amonst the various Asian Pacific American law students across the country and represent their interests." (web site)

National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium
The Consortium works to advance the legal and civil rights of Asian Pacific Americans through litigation, public education and public policy.

National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
Promotes personal and professional development for Asian American professionals.

Related Links

Recommended Asian American Websites Diversity & Ethnic Studies

Last Updated 06/11/07