Guides: Social Work: How To

Researching Milner Library

Hello. My name is Vanette Schwartz. I’m the librarian for social work. If you have any questions, please contact me.

This guide can help you with:

Conducting research is an iterative process. For more information about how to conduct research, consult the An Overview: The Research Process web guide.

Encyclopedia of Social Work
The major reference source in the field of social work. Lengthy articles on topics covering all aspects of the field. Each article includes an extensive bibliography. Includes brief biographical sketches on prominent individuals, several appendices and a detailed index.

Social Work Abstracts
Citation social work database covering topics such as homelessness, AIDS, child and family welfare, aging, substance abuse, legislation, and community organization. Limited to eight simultaneous users.
Includes sources published from 1965 to present
Social Services Abstracts
Citation database focused on social work, human services, social welfare, social policy, and community development.
APA PsycInfo
Premier full text psychology database includes journal articles, books, book chapters, and dissertations.

School of Social Work in the College of Arts and Sciences
Understanding Call Numbers
Find books on the shelves more quickly with this quick overview of how to read Library of Congress call numbers.
Citing Sources
Learn more about why we cite the sources we use, how to cite sources in a specific style, and strategies for avoiding plagiarism.
Determine Credibility (Evaluating)
Criteria and examples of how to evaluate a source to determine relevance and credibility.
Help Videos for Using Milner
A suite of short step-by-step videos showing you how to use the various resources available in Milner Library.

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