The document provides information about The Statesman's Yearbook, an annual reference book and online resource that contains detailed information on all countries of the world. It describes the print and online versions, with the online version offering features like a country comparison tool, improved search capabilities, and regularly updated information. It also gives examples of how users can search the online version to find information about specific countries, international organizations, or topics.

1. The Statesman’s
Yearbook
L. Renee Harrison
Ready Reference Instructional Presentation

2. The Statesman’s Yearbook
• Available in print and online:
• The online version is an open-access resource which
contains the full text of the current print edition and
additional content.
• http://www.statesmansyearbook.com
• The print edition presents a political, economic and
social account of every country of the world together
with facts and analysis. The current 2014 edition is
available for purchase via the website. The cost of the
hardcover edition is 325.00.

3. Using the online version
• For the purposes of this assignment, we will focus on how
to use the online version.
• The online version offers several navigation options, which
includes:
• comparison tool which makes it easy to view a wide range of
data fields across all the countries of the world in one place
• improved interface with new homepage
• dynamic searching of countries
• offers excellent search and browse facilities, both full text and
advanced, which makes it easier to explore the Yearbook
• quick search on every page
• citation listed on every page
• features carefully selected and maintained links to related
sites, sources of further information and bibliographical
citations

4. Questions & Answers
• The Statesman’s Yearbook online version can answer
questions of “where”.
• The online version provides reliable information on all 194
countries in the world plus states and dependencies,
covering key historical events, population, politics,
economics, trade and infrastructure for each country, all
thoroughly researched and verified by a dedicated editorial
team.
• In 2002 The Statesman's Yearbook launched its first
website. This has evolved into a modern, dynamic product
that is updated on a regular basis to keep abreast of key
world developments. It provides extensive further reading
lists and more than 1,700 web links for further research.

5. How to Use the Statesman’s Yearbook
• Beginning on the home page a user can choose
from three different drop down menus to search
the following:
• International organizations
• Examples: United Nations, Think Tanks, Treaties, etc.
• Chronologies
• Examples: Credit Crunch Chronology, Chronology of Olympic
Games, etc.
• Resources
• Examples: Fact Sheets, City Profiles, Essays, ISO Country
Codes, etc.

6. Let’s Pick a Topic!
 Where is St. Lucia?
 Begin by typing St. Lucia in the search box on the
home page.
 From here you can choose from several different
options regarding:
 St. Lucia’s constitution and government
 International Organizations that St. Lucia belongs to
 St. Lucia diplomatic representatives
 By clicking on the first result “St. Lucia” the user can get
detailed information about St. Lucia and its cities, culture,
economy, etc.

7. If you need more information…
• I hope this information was helpful and you find
the Statesman’s Yearbook a useful resource.
• If you need additional information, please contact
me:
• Email: rharrison@dom.edu