Research Overview

Russell Library research volunteer Bill Hugunine explores material for an upcoming exhibit in the Russel reading room.

Russell Library research volunteer Bill Hugunine explores material for an upcoming exhibit in the Russell reading room.

Located in the Richard B. Russell Building, Special Collections Libraries, the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies welcomes researchers of all levels of experience and areas of interest. Russell Library collections center on modern (1900-present) politics and public policy in Georgia. The Library’s holdings also include materials documenting an array of topics and issues on local, national, and global levels. Russell staff provides research assistance to Researchers on-site and off-site via email, telephone, and web resources.

Researchers can use the search box below to explore the Russell Library’s online finding aids, and catalog, and website. Please select a search option before entering search terms.

Searching for Materials at the Russell Library

Russell Library Collections Finding Aids Database

The Russell Library Collections Finding Aids Database is the best method for researchers to explore the Russell Library’s holdings. Researchers can search keywords across all open collections and browse collections by title or collection creator.

UGA Libraries Catalog (GIL Find)

The UGA Libraries Catalog is the best way for researchers to locate books and periodicals from Russell Library collections as well as books purchased by the Russell Library. Researchers can also locate entries for oral histories associated with collections or created by the Russell Library. General entries for Russell Library collections can be found here, but the Russell Library Collection Finding Aid Database is the best tool for detailed exploration.