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Asian, European and its Diaspora Collection

OVERVIEW NEWS PLATFORMS AND SOURCES OPEN ACCESS DATABASES AND DIRECTORIES DIGITAL ARCHIVES, LIBRARIES AND REPOSITORIES CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS OTHER RESOURCES


This collection offers resources covering European, Asian regions, and their diaspora communities. Whether you're a student, faculty member, scholar, or simply curious about these areas, you'll find a wide variety of resources here.

Resource Types:


  • News platforms and sources: Stay updated on current events and perspectives from European, Asian, and diaspora communities across the globe.
  • Open access databases and directories: Access scholarly articles, research papers, and digital resources related to the histories, cultures, and contemporary issues of these regions and their diasporas.
  • Digital archives, libraries, and repositories: Explore historical documents, photographs, and other primary sources that highlight the rich, diverse histories of European, Asian, and diaspora communities.
  • Civil society organizations: Learn about the work of NGOs and grassroots initiatives that reflect local perspectives on challenges and their approaches to addressing them in both the regions and diaspora.
  • Other resources: Discover additional materials, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and almanacs, offering broader context and insights.

Key Benefits for Your Research and Studies


  • Global Perspectives: WWhether you’re seeking to understand the history, culture, politics, or social dynamics of European, Asian, and diaspora communities, this collection provides access to diverse viewpoints. Gain insight into local contexts as well as global connections that shape these regions.
  • Diverse Languages: Access resources in English, along with languages spoken in European and Asian countries, such as French, German, Chinese, Hindi, and many others, offering a rich linguistic diversity.
  • Coverage: Discover materials related to European, Asian regions, and their diaspora, exploring their complex histories and modern-day influence.

If you have resources that could add value to this collection, please send them to areastudies@wiu.edu. We'll review them to ensure they fit our collection development policies. Thank you for your contribution!

This section provides information on News platforms and sources with related links.

  • Al Jazeera

    • Qatar-based news organization covering global events


  • BBC World Service

    • Offers news from around the world with a focus on impartiality and diversity


  • DW News

    • German international broadcaster providing news and analysis from a European perspective


  • France 24

    • French international news channel covering global events with a focus on France and Africa


  • Human Rights Watch

    • International non-governmental organization focusing on human rights


  • Hispan TV

    • Iranian Spanish-language news outlet


  • Nikkei Asia

    • Japanese media outlet offering coverage of Asian business, politics, and culture


  • RT TV

    • Russian international television network


  • The Diplomat

    • Focuses on the Asia-Pacific region with analysis


  • The Guardian

    • British news organization with a global reach, offering diverse perspectives on international affairs


  • TRT World

    • Turkish international news platform


This section provides information on open access journals and links to their websites or recent publications.

  • ADB

    • The ADB Data Library is a platform that hosts publicly available data from the Asian Development Bank.


  • European Data Portal

    • European Data Portal makes sure that this vast array of official EU information and data – an essential element in today’s data-driven economy – is made available to the public to support transparency, economic activity, the development of modern technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and access to knowledge in general.


  • European Environment Agency (EEA)

    • The EEA is an agency of the European Union. Together with our Eionet network, we provide the knowledge and the data needed to achieve sustainability in Europe.


  • EUDAT

    • EUDAT offers a range of open access data services and repositories across European research institutions.


  • Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx)

    • The Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) is a comprehensive platform managed by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) that offers extensive global health-related data.


  • Kaggle Datasets

    • Kaggle is a widely recognized platform known for its competitions, but it also hosts a vast repository of datasets contributed by users from around the world.


  • Key Indicators Database (KIDB)

    • The Key Indicators Database (KIDB) is ADB's central statistical database and one of the world's most comprehensive resources for macroeconomic and social indicators from across Asia and the Pacific.


  • OECD Data

    • The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) is an international organization that provides a wide array of data and analyses on economic, social, and environmental issues.


  • OpenAire

    • OpenAire provides open access to research outputs, including articles, datasets, and projects, from across Europe.


  • UNdata

    • UNDATA is a web-based data service for the global user community. It brings international statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single-entry point. Users can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies.


  • UNESCO UIS

    • The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the official and trusted source of internationally-comparable data on education, science, culture and communication.


  • World Bank Group

    • World Bank Group contains a vast amount of data on global development, including Asia-specific data.


This section provides information on open access Archives, Digital Libraries and Repositories links to their websites or recent publications.

Archives
Digital Libraries
Repositories
  • arXiv

    • arXiv is a free distribution service and an open-access archive for nearly 2.4 million scholarly articles in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance, statistics, electrical engineering and systems science, and economics. Materials on this site are not peer-reviewed by arXiv.


  • Archives Portal Europe

    • This portal brings together digitized records and documents from national and regional archives across Europe. It offers a single point of access to archival materials from various European countries,.


  • Eurasia Digital Archive

    • A collaborative project focusing on historical and cultural exchanges across Eurasia. The platform hosts collections that relate to trade, diplomacy, and cultural interactions between Asia and Europe, with materials sourced from a variety of multinational collections.


  • HAL (Hyper Article en Ligne)

    • A French repository for open access to research articles and theses from various institutions.


  • International Council on Archives (ICA)

    • The ICA facilitates collaboration between archives worldwide, including those in Asia and Europe, to ensure better preservation and accessibility of documents. They promote the sharing of historical materials across borders, making cross-national research more accessible.


  • UNESCO Memory of the World Programme

    • This international initiative by UNESCO aims to preserve and provide access to important documentary heritage worldwide. The collection includes a variety of archives that cover Asia and Europe, focusing on shared history, cultural exchanges, and significant global events.


  • ADB Data Library

    • "The ADB Data Library is a platform that hosts publicly available data from the Asian Development Bank. Shareable Accessible through Application Program Interfaces (APIs)"


  • DSAL

    • The Digital South Asia Library provides digital materials for reference and research on South Asia to scholars, public officials, business leaders, and other users.


  • Digital Library Federation (DLF)

    • The Digital Library Federation is a network of member institutions and a robust community of practice — advancing research, learning, social justice, and the public good through the creative design and wise application of digital library technologies


  • Europeana

    • The Europeana website provides cultural heritage enthusiasts, professionals, teachers, and researchers with access to Europe's digital cultural heritage.


  • Gallica

    • Gallica is the digital library of the National Library of France and its partners. Online since 1997, it is enriched each week with thousands of new items and today offers access to several million documents.


  • National Digital Library of India (NDLI)

    • National Digital Library of India (NDLI) provides access to a wide range of digitized resources from across India, including books, articles, and historical documents.


  • NLB Digital Library

    • The Singapore National Library Board's Digital Library provides online access to a rich collection of digitized historical documents and publications.


  • The European Library

    • The European Library is designed to meet the needs of the research community worldwide, our online portal offers quick and easy access to the collections of the 48 National Libraries of Europe and leading European Research Libraries.


  • arXiv

    • arXiv is a free distribution service and an open-access archive for nearly 2.4 million scholarly articles in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science, quantitative biology, quantitative finance, statistics, electrical engineering and systems science, and economics. Materials on this site are not peer-reviewed by arXiv.


  • DART-Europe E-theses Portal

    • The DART-Europe E-theses Portal offers access to a comprehensive collection of doctoral theses from European universities. It serves as a central repository for high-quality academic research across various disciplines. The portal facilitates research by providing full-text access to theses and dissertations from participating institutions.


  • EU Open

    • . The EU Open Research Repository provides a space for all the other research outputs including data sets, software, posters, and presentations that are out of scope for Open Research Europe.


  • EThOS

    • EThOS, provided by the British Library, is a free online service providing access to UK doctoral theses.


  • Europe PMC

    • Europe PMC provides comprehensive access to life sciences literature from trusted sources. It's available to anyone, anywhere for free. With Europe PMC you can search and read 44.8 million publications, preprints and other documents enriched with links to supporting data, reviews, protocols, and other relevant resources.


  • HAL (Hyper Article en Ligne)

    • A French repository for open access to research articles and theses from various institutions.


This section provides information on civil society organizations and links to their websites or resources.

  • Amenesty International

    • Global organzation that helps fund Civil Society Organizations all throughtout the world. They focus on human rights and ensuring that everyones voice is heard


  • Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF)

    • he Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) fosters cultural, intellectual, and people-to-people exchanges between Asia and Europe. It facilitates dialogue and collaboration on critical issues such as education, governance, and sustainable development. By connecting civil society actors, ASEF aims to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation across continents.


  • CIVICUS

    • CIVICUS focuses on strengthening civil society, promoting citizen action, and protecting civic space. It works globally to ensure that citizens' voices are heard and advocates for open civic spaces across both Asia and Europe. By supporting a vibrant civil society, CIVICUS aims to foster democratic participation and human rights.


  • Friends of the Earth International

    • Friends of the Earth International focuses on environmental justice, sustainability, and climate activism. It engages in grassroots campaigns and advocacy across Asia and Europe to promote ecological and social justice. By mobilizing communities, the organization seeks to address environmental issues and drive systemic change.


  • Greenpeace International

    • Greenpeace International focuses on environmental protection and sustainability, addressing issues such as climate change, deforestation, and ocean conservation. It operates globally, including in Asia and Europe, to drive impactful environmental change through activism and advocacy.


  • Human Rights Watch

    • Human Rights Watch investigates and advocates against human rights abuses, focusing on issues such as political oppression, freedom of speech, and gender-based violence. It conducts research and advocacy efforts in Asia and Europe to promote human rights and justice globally.


  • International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

    • The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) focuses on humanitarian aid, disaster response, and health services. It operates globally, including in Asia and Europe, providing disaster relief, health services, and emergency response to communities in need.


This section provides information on Asia and Europe reference materials and other resources.