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Country Research Resources: Find Books

This guide is a starting point for researching Countries Resources include database recommendations, reference selections, catalog search tips, and internet resources.

Library Catalogs

Ashland University Library Catalog

AU Library Catalog:

Includes books, CDs, DVDs, scripts, scores and more! 


OhioLINK Catalog

OhioLINK Catalog:

Requests to borrow books and other materials from OhioLINK are made online using student ID. The books may be delivered to any OhioLINK library convenient for you in approximately 3 school days. Please do not request books from OhioLINK if we have an available copy in our library.

This service is not used to request articles.

Books to get Started

See the Reference Books on the previous tab for help in understanding the basics about a country.  There are reference books on countries by continent and on specific countries.

Books Series

There are several book series that may be helpful in researching your selected country. The series called Culture Smart addresses etiquette and customs.  We have 37 Culture Smart books for 37 different countries.and OhioLINK has  51 countries.

OhioLINK also has a similar series called CultureShock

The series called Kiss, bow, or shake hands presents information on the practices needed to do business in different countries, covering such topics as historical background, cultural orientation, protocol, negotiations, entertainment, dress, and forms of address. 

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