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    Merrett R. Stierheim Urban Affairs Department

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    Urban Affairs @ MDPLS

    The Merrett R. Stierheim Urban Affairs Department serves the reference and informational needs of county and municipal government employees and members of the public. The Urban Affairs Department has a comprehensive collection which spans many disciplines and includes many types of media. Anyone interested in learning about public administration, government, urban planning, public policy, transportation, human services, law enforcement, and other urban affairs topics should contact the Urban Affairs Department!

    What we offer:

    • More than 4,000 books, pamphlets, and government documents
    • Thirty up-to-date print newspapers and journals
    • Access to an assortment of electronic journal and newspaper

    Let us help you:

    • Research work-related issues and topics
    • Create topic-specific bibliographies
    • Provide in-depth training seminars on the Library System’s extensive resources, including databases and online catalog
    • Obtain those “hard to get” materials located in libraries around the country

    Let the staff of the Urban Affairs Department help with your difficult work-related assignments. Our services are free. Contact us today!

    Phone:   305-375-5487
    Email:   urban@mdpls.org
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    Current Topics  

    New and exciting things are happening in the field of urban affairs. Our list of current topics will keep you up-to-date on the latest trends that are redefining your profession.  Get a quick rundown on the latest issues and the tools you need to become an expert on any subject. 

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    Books  

    New Releases - just in! Take a sneak peak at the newest books available in the Urban Affairs Department. We post the latest publications related to public administration and give you a preview of what’s between the sheets of each book.  The list is organized by general subject headings and then alphabetized to make it easy to find the books you need.  Click on the title of any book and it will take you directly to that page in our catalog.  

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    Reference Materials  

    This collection is sure to become your primary source for researching projects, handling situations you are unfamiliar with or answering those tough questions. We have scoured our reference section to offer you the best research materials. This selection of books will help shape you into a lean, mean, research machine!

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    Subscription  

    Find ideas and recommendations on how to tackle the latest issues facing public administrators. We have compiled a list of newspapers, journals, and magazines with articles written by urban planning professionals and city officials. Some of these journals can be accessed 24/7 through our online database. The Urban Affairs journals with the designation InfoTrac are located in the Library’s subscription databases.

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