Sociology

Library and information resources for sociology students and faculty

Policy databases

PolicyMap

PolicyMap is a U.S. national data and mapping tool that combines a curated, comprehensive geographic data library with simple, robust mapping and analytics tools. University faculty, researchers, and students use it to create compelling maps of up to five layers, export trend charts with key benchmarks, download data for use in other tools, generate on-the-fly reports and upload your own data to view it with ours.
Policy Commons

Access to global grey literature, including reports, papers, and datasets from think tanks, NGOs, and policy groups, supports research in public policy and social sciences.
Policy Commons includes a cross-search for the following modules:
- Global Think Tanks
  Search policy research and analysis from leading think tanks worldwide on international and domestic issues.
- North American City Reports
  Urban policy documents and reports from North American cities on climate change, public health, and social equity.
- Public Health and Social Care
  Find global research, policy, and reports on health systems, social care, and population well-being.
- World Cities and Local Governments
  Explore reports, plans, and data from city halls, councils, and regional governments around the globe.
- World Governments
  Access national government publications, data, and policy documents from countries across the world.
Policy Commons 2025 Open Collection

Curated archive preserving at-risk government and publicly funded digital materials like reports, blogs, videos, and podcasts, by providing permanent identifiers, enriching metadata, and ensuring free, long-term public access.