This guide shows you how to find information in the library about the armed forces and intelligence. If you need assistance, please feel free to ask a Library staff member or e-mail a Reference Librarian at ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.
1.What key words will help me find information about the armed forces and intelligence?
To find books that can be checked out, choose the SUBJECT search in PamCat, our online catalog, and type (one at a time) these subjects (links will open in a separate window):
You may also want to browse subjects. When you're using PamCat, choose BROWSE and type in “Military." This will allow you to browse narrower subjects related to the armed forces and intelligence.
2.Where can I find print resources on the armed forces and intelligence in the library?
Most of the books will be shelved according to their Dewey Decimal Classification number in the non-fiction shelves at the following locations (links to subject headings will open in a separate window):
327
International Relations
355
Military Science
358
Air & other specialized forces
(naval, land, and specialized forces will be located nearby)
940
European History (World War II)
(Military history is located in country of origin)
Keep in mind that Juvenile non-fiction is not separated from the Adult non-fiction, if you have a specific age-related or reading level need.
When you are doing research, make sure that you search in the reference area, too. These books cannot be checked out, but there is a lot of valuable information available for you to photocopy or add to notes. Some reference books you might look at include the following titles (links to titles in PamCat will open in a separate window):
Your library may not have all these resources available, but there will be books, magazines, and newspapers that you can check out — when in doubt, just ask a Library staff member or e-mail a Reference Librarian at ask@pamunkeylibrary.org.
3.What are some good internet sites about the armed forces and intelligence?
There are a variety of excellent resources available on the Internet, including the following sites (links will open in a separate window):
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Provides timely, objective and cogent military intelligence to the warfighters - soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines - and to the decision-makers.
National Military Intelligence Association The National Military Intelligence Association (NMIA), established in 1974, is the nation's sole joint military intelligence professional association.
The Central Intelligence Agency The CIA's official site provides news and information, publications, offices of the CIA, and career information. Includes links to their World Factbook, chiefs of state, and more.
Military.com Military.com -- Benefiting the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard.
The Military Channel Find out about every weapon, every war, every soldier, and every branch of United States Defense. Every story deserves to be heard. Features videos as seen on the Military Channel.
GlobalSecurity.org GlobalSecurity.org is the leading source for reliable military news and military information.
Military Living Publications Magazine designed to boost military family morale with numerous publications on special military travel benefits of space-available hops and lodging.
Project on Defense Alternatives Project on Defense Alternatives offers critical analysis of military policy and operations and develops alternative defense policy options.
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