Q. Where can I find information on the Patriot Act (Homeland Security Act)?

To find information on the USA Patriot Act of 2001, try using the following library resources: 

For introductory articles: 

• Britannica Encyclopedia Online  

• American History 

For scholarly/non-scholarly articles: 

• Academic Search Premier 

• Opposing Viewpoints 

• ProQuest 

For books and ebooks: 

• Ebook Central 

• Library Catalog 

The USA Patriot Act is sometimes referred to by different names, so it is worthwhile to try different search terms and combinations of search terms.  For example:

• "Patriot Act"
• "Patriot Act of 2001"
• "USA Patriot Act"
• "Homeland Security"
• "Homeland Security" AND "United States"
• surveillance AND technology AND "United States"

Please see the videos below for directions on:

1. How to find the library's databases

2. How to search the library catalog