International Documents Collection
- International resources from U.S. Government
- International Government Search Engines
- Internationally oriented groups in Dallas
- Metroplex academic programs with an international focus
- UN and EU (European Union) News Sources
- Treaties
- United Nations System
The International Documents Collection located
on the 6th floor of the Dallas Central Library includes publications
from: the United Nations, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),
UNESCO, International Labour Organization (ILO), World Health Organization
(WHO), International Monetary Fund (IMF) and also the European Union
(EU).
Subjects include statistics, international trade and development, international economics and finance, human rights, environmental issues, disarmament, socio-economic development and handbooks in various agricultural, horticultural and animal production series. Included in the collection are periodicals, official records and the International Index to Statistics microfiche set from Congressional Universe.
A number of useful links to international organizations are provided below, as well as links to the of U.S. Government offices whose concerns are mainly on international matters or on matters with an international component. International resources in the local area are also listed. Increasingly, official U.N. publications are available online. The U.N.’s online research guide is also useful. Looking for statistics? Type in the bar below to search through UN statistical databases.
International Resources from the U.S. Government
Federal agencies and publications with an international orientation are listed below. Topics include health, trade, customs, economics, human rights, adoption of children, foreign affairs, and certain security issues such as drug policy.
Trade
- U.S. Trade & Development Agency
- U.S. Trade Representative
- China Trade Relations Working Group (White House)
- Export - Import Bank of the United States
- International Trade Administration (U.S. Department of Commerce)
- Office of International Trade (Small Business Administration)
Health
- Center for Disease Control - Travelers’ Health
- Fogarty International Center (National Institutes of Health)
- Office of Global Health (Center for Disease Control)
- U.S. Mexico Border XXI Environmental Health Workgroup (Environmental Protection Agency)
Education
Children
- International Child Labor Program (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Office of Children’s Issues (U.S. Department of State)
Travel
- International Transportation (Bureau of Transportation Statistics)
- Office of International Aviation (Federal Aviation Administration)
- U.S. Customs Service
Other Resources
- African Development Foundation
- Bureau of International Organization Affairs
- Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights & Labor
- Bureau of International
Labor Affairs (U.S. Department of Labor)
- Chiefs of State & Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments (Central Intelligence Agency)
- Defense Security Cooperation Agency (U.S. Department of Defense)
- Federal Communications Commission, International Bureau
- International Programs Center (U.S. Census Bureau)
- Office of Drug Control Policy, International (White House)
- Office of International Programs (Social Security Administration)
- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, International (U.S. Department of Energy)
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, International Affairs
- U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Publications & Statistics
- Background Notes
- Country Studies (Library of Congress)
- Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
- Economic Statistics Briefing Room (White House)
- International Database (US Census Bureau)
- International Energy Information at a Glance (U.S. Department of Energy)
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Globus & National Trade Data Bank (Central Library
provides full access)
- Links to International Statistical Websites
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)- Statistical Agencies (International) [See also: UNdata]
- U.S. Foreign Policy Agenda
- U.S. Human Rights Reports
Sub-Saharan Africa Governments Search Engine
The University of California Berkeley Library has compiled some useful sites for finding information on Sub-Saharan Governments and have a search engine that will pull up African government sites at the national level.
Intergovernmental Organization Search Engine
Search over 3,000 IGO websites, presented as a public service of the UIA and the Yearbook.
Internationally Oriented Groups in Dallas
Check our Community Information Database for local groups that have an International Interest, Ethnic Interest, or have Refugee Services.
- DFW International
A network of ethnic communities and international cultural organizations that promotes communications and the visibility of our rapidly globalizing North Texas residents. Contact information is provided for many ethnic organizations in the Dallas area.
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Center
for Latin American Economics (Dallas Federal Reserve Bank)
Established in 1982 with a twofold purpose: to promote public understanding of economic policy issues related to Latin America and to serve as a clearinghouse for information about the region.
- Dallas Convention &
Visitors Bureau
An independent, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote Dallas as a destination for business and pleasure, nationally and internationally.
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Dallas Council on World Affairs
A nonprofit organization established in 1951 to promote public knowledge and education about international affairs.
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United Nations Association of the USA
Offers informational programs to encourage local support for the United Nations.
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Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce - International Business
Development
Provides international information and direct assistance for local businesses who wish to access the global marketplace.
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Globalization
and Monetary Policy Institute (Dallas Federal Reserve
Bank)
Seeks to better understanding how the process of deepening economic integration between the countries of the world, or globalization, alters the environment in which U.S. monetary policy decisions are made.
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International Museum of Cultures
Here you can see diaoramas of indigenous groups from around the world. The museum is affiliated with Dallas-based SIL International (formerly known as the Summer Institute of Linguistics), which publishes the Ethnologue, a catalog of more than 6,700 languages.
- North America’s
SuperCorridor Coalition
Mission is to maximize economic opportunity and investment in the international trade corridor through development of a seamless intermodal transportation web. Dallas-based, seeks to facilitate trade in the context of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
- Robert Muller School (Arlington, TX)
Founded in 1979 with the mission to implement former UN Under-Secretary Robert Muller’s
- Robert Muller
Center for Living Ethics (Fairview, TX)
- Sister Cities International
Fosters trade and social bonds between nations.
Metroplex academic programs with an international focus
- Austin College
International Education
- Mountain View Community College
World Languages & Cultural Studies
League of United Latin-American Citizens
- Richland College
Model United Nations
World Languages, Cultures and Communications
- Southern Methodist University (SMU)
International Office
Study Abroad
- University of Dallas
International Business
Summer Study Abroad
- University of North Texas
Study Abroad Center
International Studies
- University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)
Global Leadership Executive MBA
Master of Arts in International Management Studies
- University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
Dual Degree MBA/Master of International Management
(A joint degree offered in conjunction with the Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management, Glendale, AZ.)
UN and EU news sources
- UN
News Centre
Provides up-to-date information on the activities of the UN and related agencies. The “In Focus” section gives in-depth information on current events such as peacekeeping efforts.
- UN
Chronicle Magazine
Documents the activities of the United Nations, month-by-month in a readable format.
- UNWire
UNWire, an electronic newspaper published by the UN Foundation, compiles articles covering UN activities from newspapers around the world. First time users are asked to register with an email address and a password, but access is free of charge.
- European Union
— At a Glance
Learn about the European Union.
Treaties
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Private International Law Database (U.S. Department of State)
Maintained by the Office of the Assistant Legal Adviser for Private International Law (L/PIL) at the U.S. Department of State. Provide full-text treaties in force for the United States, other international instruments, and information on current negotiations and projects covering the private international law of such areas as trade and commerce, finance and banking, trusts and estates, family and children matters, and international judicial assistance.
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Senate Treaty Documents (104th Congress–)
- Treaties and
International Law (’Lectric Law Library)
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Treaties in Force
A List of Treaties and Other International Agreements of the United States in Force as of January 1, 1999.
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1999 Treaty Actions (U.S. Department of State)
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United States Senate Treaty Information
Includes lists of treaties received, treaties on the executive calendar (i.e., reported on of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee), treaties ratified during the last month along with the text of the ratification resolution, and actions taken on treaties on the floor of the Senate during the last month.