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Selected Social Work Reference Sources


I. Dictionaries and Encyclopedias VII. Statistics
II. Indexes and Abstracts--Computer Accessible VIII. Government Documents
III. Indexes and Abstracts--Printed IX. Guides to Legal and Ethical Issues
IV. Full Text and Statistical Databases--Electronically Accessible X. Examples of Internet Sites
V. Directories XI. A Potpourri of Materials for You
VI. Guides and Bibliographies  

I. Dictionaries and Encyclopedias

Ref. HQ1064.65 .A624 1995
Achenbaum, W. Andrew. Profiles in Gerontology: a Biographical Dictionary. New York: Greenwood, 1995. Biographical sketches of about 300 gerontologists (teachers, practitioners) are arranged alphabetically.

Ref. HV12 .B37 2003
Barker, Robert L. The Social Work Dictionary. Washington, DC: NASW Press, 2003. Terms relevant to the discipline are defined; a chronology of the discipline's development and the NASW Code of Ethics are included.

Ref. HM425 .E5 2000
Borgatta, Edgar F., ed. Encyclopedia of Sociology. New York: Macmillan, 2000. 2nd ed. This five-volume set provides signed survey articles on three hundred and seventy topics relating to sociology. While in some instances these articles require technical background of the user, most are highly useful to the beginning researcher. Bibliographies are included.

Ref. HV12 .B53 2000
Davies, Martin, ed. The Blackwell Encyclopaedia of Social Work. Oxford, UK; Malden, Mass.: Blackwell Publishers, 2000. This one volume work provides an overview of social services.

Ref. HQ1061 .E534 2002
Ekerdt, David J., ed. Encyclopedia of Aging. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, {2002]. This 4 volume set includes biographical references.

Ref. HQ1061 .E53 2001
Encyclopedia of Aging: a Comprehensive Resource in Gerontology and Geriatrics. New York: Springer Publishing Co., 2001. 3rd ed. Alphabetically arranged articles address timely topics in gerontology; a lengthy bibliography is appended.

Ref. HV35 .S6
Encyclopedia of Social Work. Silver Spring, MD: National Association of Social Workers. Included in this three-volume set are definitions, bibliographies, statistics, and some brief biographical sketches.

Ref. HQ9 .E52 2003
Ponzetti, James J., Jr. The International Encyclopedia of Marriage and the Family. New York: Macmillan, 2003. 2nd ed. This is an updated and enlarged edition of Encyclopedia of Marriage and the Family.

Ref. HQ1061 .A42453 2000
Roberts, Pamela, ed. Aging. Pasadena: Salem Press, 2000. Encyclopedic arrangements of topics relevant to middle- to old-age provide a multidisciplinary approach .

Ref. HV88 .S59
Romanofsky, Peter, ed. Social Service Organizations. Greenwood, 1978.
Organizations important to American social work are described through historical sketches.

Ref. H41 .I58 2001
Smelser, Neil J. and Paul B. Baltes, ed. International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences. Amsterdam; New York: Elsevier, 2001.
This twenty-six volume set covers the field of social sciences, including social work, broadly.

Ref. HV43 .H316 1998
Thyer, Bruce A. and John A. Wodarski. Handbook of Empirical Social Work Practice. New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1998. In this two-volume set are compilations of empirical research with direct bearing on practice.

Ref. HV12 .T54
Timms, Noel and Rita. Dictionary of Social Welfare. London: Routledge and Kagen Paul, 1982. Entries define terms and provide brief bibliographies.

Ref. HV27 .B57 1986
Trattner, Walter I., ed. Biographical Dictionary of Social Welfare in America. New York: Greenwood, 1986. Excluding elected officials and philanthropists, this dictionary includes entries for those important to the development of social welfare.

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II. Indexes and Abstracts--Computer Accessible

Dissertations and Theses, 1861-
Provides indexing to (and abstracts from, beginning 1981) dissertations prepared in universities which submit this information to the publisher. Some earlier abstracts may be found in Davis in print or microfilm.

Expanded Academic Index, 1980-
Available through the online catalog's indexes to periodicals and newspapers. Provides computer access to the indexing in Social Sciences Index and Humanities Index, and other sources.

International Bibliography of the Social Sciences
This database indexes journal and books in the social sciences including anthropology, economics, political science, and sociology--including social work.

PAIS, 1974-
Unique in its scope inclusive of government documents, monographs, and periodical articles, this index provides brief annotations for entries. Full text, where available, can be accessed by clicking the Old Well "Find @ UNC" icon.

PolicyFile
Publications and research from policy organizations including public policy think tanks and university research organizations are identified and abstracted here. Some entries include links to the publications.

PsycInfo, 1887-
Maintained by the American Psychological Association, this database provides full text access to publications in psychology and related fields, including social work. Indexing covers journal articles, books, government publications, reports, websites, and other types of publications, dating back to 1887 in some cases.

SSCI (Social Sciences Citation Index), 1980-
Social Sciences Citation Index, one of three components of ISI Web of Science, covers periodical literature in the social sciences. Entries include bibliographic information, abstracts, and links to full text where available.

Social Services Abstracts 1980-
Provides indexing and abstracting from periodicals, dissertations, and book reviews in social work, human services, social policy, and related fields.

Social Work Abstracts Plus, 1977-
Specific to the field of social work, this database provides abstracts to more than 35,000 publications from journals in the field dating back to 1977.

Sociological Abstracts, 1974-
This database provides abstracts of journal articles, conference papers, dissertations, and other publications dealing with sociology and related disciplines. Links to full text are provided where available, and can be accessed by clicking on the Old Well "Find @ UNC" icon.

Worldwide Political Science Abstracts, 1975-
Indexes journal literature in political science and related fields, including some social work.

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III. Indexes and Abstracts--Printed

Stacks HQ750 .A1 C47
Child Development Abstracts and Bibliography, 1927-1991
In broad subject areas are abstracts of literature relevant to most aspects of child development; author index is included.

Ref. Z 7164 .O4 C8
Current Literature on Aging, 1963-1989
Provides annotations for both books and journal articles.

Ref. HQ 1 .F36
Family Index, 1995-
Indexes journal articles in marriage and family studies.

Row 15
Human Resources Abstracts, 1975-
(Previous title varied), 1966-1974 at Ref. Z7165 .U5 P2) Monographic, periodical, and document literature relating to social and manpower problems is abstracted here. The arrangement is by broad subject categories; broad subject and author indexes are included.

WS 8-11
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications, 1885-
Subject, author, title keyword, and series indexes provide access to federal government publications, arranged by issuing agency or department.

Row 7
Psychological Abstracts, 1927-
In a classified arrangement are abstracts of books, journal articles, and conference proceedings. Annual cumulative subject and author indexes provide abstract numbers.

Row 7
Public Affairs Information Service International (PAIS), 1915-
Unique in its scope inclusive of government documents, monographs, and periodical articles, this index provides brief annotations for entries.

Ref. Z7164 .R12 S3
Sage Race Relations Abstracts, 1975/76-
Bibliographic essays as well as abstracts of book and journal literature are included.

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Social Work Abstracts, 1994-
Social Work Research, 1994- Both formerly included in
Previous title: Social Work Research and Abstracts, 1965-
Previous title: Abstracts for Social Workers.
Presenting abstracts from the literature of social work and related fields, this is a more specialized tool. Some dissertations are included.

Row 18
Social Sciences Index, 1974-80; electronically accessible through Expanded Academic ASAP.
Scholarly periodicals in social sciences are indexed by author and subject.

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Social Sciences Citation Index, 1969-80; later electronically accessible
While providing varied access points such as author, keyword (from title), and institutional affiliation of author, this index's primary use is as access to citations to the works of a specific author.

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Sociological Abstracts, 1952-72; later electronically accessible
In a categorized arrangement are abstracts of literature in sociology and related disciplines; author and subject indexes are included.

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LexisNexis Academic
Our educational contract for this online full text service provides access to newspapers, legal materials, and journals. Some specific areas of coverage include law and business. Public laws and state general statutes appear.

Electronic Journals
An array of scholarly journals in a few disciplines are available electronically with rolling backfiles. Try JSTOR.

HE 20.6209/4-4:3/ Request at reference desk.
Health Data on Older Americans
Survey results portraying health and hygiene of older adults, as well as health services for them, are included.

HE 20.7042/2: Request at reference desk.
Health United States and Healthy People 2000 Review
A wide variety of health related statistics, including medical economics, personnel, health facilities, and delivery of care venues are provided.

HE 20.7041: Request at reference desk.
Longitudinal Study of Aging 1984-90
Computer file relates varied statistical measures of aging; health related concerns are a focus.

C 1.88/2: Request at reference desk.
National Economic Social and Environmental Data Bank
Applications for this data include social work, education, health, and environomental studies. For more current data, use WWW sites.

HE 20.6209/4-3: Request at reference desk.
National Health Interview Survey
Separate disks for this broad-based survey, from which many subsets are derived, present years 1987-1994.

PolicyFile: Public Policy Research and Analysis
Provides abstracts of working papers, books, journals from research organizations, and think tanks. Links to full text of material as available. Scope includes domestic and international issues and policy.

Quick Reference Social Sciences Polling Information
Provides links to electronic sources for polling information.

LexisNexis Statistical
Provides electronic indexing for American Statistics Index, full text of hundreds of U.S. government statistical publications, and links from index/abstracts to full text as available from government web sites.

StatUSA
Provides electronic access to an array of statistical materials from governmental and other sources.

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V. Directories

Ref. HV89 .A55
American Public Welfare Association. Public Welfare Directory. Administrative hierarchies in federal, state, and local welfare programs are described.

Ref. HV9463 .D57
Directory: Juvenile and Adult Correctional Departments, Institutions, Agencies, and Paroling Authorities. College Park, MD: American Correctional Association, 1995.

Ref. HQ1060 .N35
Directory of Educational Programs in Gerontology and Geriatrics. Washington, DC: Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Washington, DC: Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Degree programs in these fields are identified.

Ref. Z 7165 .U5 C345 1993
Journals of Dissent and Social Change. 7th ed. Sacramento: The Library, California State University, 1993

Ref. HV89 .N223a
National Association of Social Workers. NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers. Washington, DC: NASW.
Brief biographical entries are provided in this directory.

Ref. HV89 .N27
National Directory of Private Social Agencies. Flushing, NY: Social Service Publications, 1992. Private social agenicies are listed here in a classified arrangement. Geographic access is provided.

Ref. HV1461 .W42 2000
National Guide to Funding in Aging. New York: Foundation Center, 2000.

Ref. HV9463 .N37 1993-95
National Jail and Adult Detention Directory. College Park, MD: American Correctional Association. 6th ed. Basic statistics on federal, state, county, and city jails and detention centers are presented here.

Ref. HV11 .D585
Directory of Colleges and Universities with Accredited Social Work Degree Programs. Washington, DC: Council on Social Work Education, 1995.

Ref. HV9304 .P76
Probation and Parole Directory. College Park, MD: American Correctional Association, 1992-1994. Limited geographically to the U.S. and Canada, this directory identifies individuals and data regarding probation departments.

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VI. Guides and Bibliographies

Ref. HV40 .H2827 2000
Allen-Meares, Charles Garvin, eds. The Handbook of Social Work Direct Practice. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, c2000. Presents an overview of social work direct practice in the United States.

Stacks HV40 .A7423 1994
Anastas, Jeane W. Research design for Social Work and the Human Services. New York: Lexington Books, 1994.

Ref. HV85 .A93 1997
An Author's Guide to Social Work Journals. 4th ed. Presented here are details needed by one seeking to submit articles for publication; included are focus and special criteria for submission.

Ref. RA777.5 .M47 2004
Beers, Mark H., ed. Merck Manual of Health and Aging. Whitehouse Station, NY: Merck Research Laboratoris, 2004.

Ref. HQ1061 .H336 2001
Binstock, Robert H. and Linda K. George, eds. Aging and the Social Sciences. 5th ed. San Diego: Academic Press, c2001. Presented here are aspects of life changes.

Ref. BF724.55 .A35 H36 2001
Birren, James E. and K. Warner Schaie, eds. Handbook of the Psychology of Aging. 5th ed. San Diego: Academic Press, c2001. Addresses the psychological aspects of aging.

Ref. HV40 .C66
Conrad, James H. Reference Sources in Social Work. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1982. This broad bibliography includes appendices listing journal and organizations.

Stacks HV11 .C788 2000
Cournoyer, David E. and Waldo C. Klein. Research Methods for Social Work. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, c2000.

Ref. HV10.3 .C37 1991
Emener, William G. and Margaret A. Darrow. Career Explorations in Human Services. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas, 1991.

Stacks HV91 .H265 2001
Gitterman, Alex, ed. Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations. New York: Columbia University Press, 2001.

Stacks HV11 .S589 2001
Grinnell, Richard M. Social Work Research and Evaluation: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. Itasca, IL: F. E. Peacock Pub., c2001.

Stacks HV43 .K26 1997
Kadushin, Alfred and Goldie Kadushin. The Social Work Interview: a Guide for Human Service Professionals. New York: Columbia University Press, 1997.

Ref. HV4493 .E53 2004
Levinson, David, ed. Encyclopedia of Homelessness. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2004.

Ref. HV91 .M43
Mendelsohn, Henry N. A Guide to Information Sources for Social Work and the Information Services. Phoenix: Oryx Press, 1987. Included in this guide to the literature are reference books, journals, documents, databases, and statistical sources.

Stacks HV40.8 .U6 M85 1998
Munro, Eileen. Understanding Social Work: an Empirical Approach. London: Athlone Press, 1998. Methodology and philosophy are discussed.

Ref. HV40.54 .M86 2002
Munson, Carlton E. Handbook of Clinical Social Work Supervision. New York: Haworth Social Work Practice Press, c2002. 3rd. ed.

Stacks HV11 .N483 2003
Neuman, William Lawrence and Larry W. Kreuger. Social Work Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, c2003.

Stacks HV40.8 .U6 N48 2003
Newhill, Christina E. Client Violence in Socia Work Practice: Prevention, Intervention, and Research. New York: Guilford Press, c2003.

Ref. HQ1064 .U5 O43 2004
Older Americans: a Changing Market. Ithaca, New York: New Strategist Publications, c2004.

Stacks RC489 .B48 P37 1998
Pardeck, John T. Using Books in Clinical Social Work Practice: a Guide to Bibliotherapy. New York: Haworth Press, 1998.

Stacks Z7164 .O4 G44 1993
Parham, Iris A. Gerontological Social Work: an Annotated Bibliography. Westport: Greenwood Press, 1993.

Ref. HV11 .R387 1989
Reid, William James. Research in Social Work. New York: Columbia University Press, 1989. Research design, data collection, and analysis are discussed herein.

Stacks HV11 .R84 2001
Rubin, Allen and Earl Babbie. Research Methods for Social Work. Australia; Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning, c2001.

Stacks HV11 .Q27 2001
Shaw, Ian F. and Nick G. Gould, eds. Qualitative Research in Social Work. London: Sage, 2001.

Ref. HV11 .C772 1993-94
Summary Information on Master of Social Work Programs. Washington, DC: Council on Social Work Education, 1994. Geographic access to brief program descriptions is provided.

Ref. HV40 .T75 2000
Trevithick, Pamela. Social Work Skills: a Practice Handbook. Philadelphia: Open University Press, 2000.

Stacks HV11 .Y56 1997
York, Reginald O. Building Basic Competencies in Social Work Research: an Experiential Approach. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1997. Methodology as well as practical problems and exercises are presented.

Stacks HV11 .Y57 1998
York, Reginal O.
Conducting Social Work Research: An Experimental Approach. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1998.

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VII. Statistics

Ref. HV90 .G53 1995
Ginsberg, Leon H. Social Work Almanac. Washington, DC: NASW Press, 1995. 2nd ed.

Stacks QP86 .P3
Palmore, Erdman Ballagh,ed. Normal Aging: Reports from the Duke Longitudinal Study. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 1970-.

Ref. HV11 .S74
Statistics on Social Work Education in the United States: 1999. New York: Council on Social Work Education, 1999. Variables include enrollment, faculty, and trends in social work education.

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ASI, SRI, IIS
Scoped to federal compilation, state or private compilation, or international agency compilation, respectively, these tools provide indexing for statistics. Also, see LexisNexis Statistical in section IV.

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VIII. Government Documents

As both a federal and United Nations depository, Davis Library provides access to a wealth of government publications. In addition to identification through the online catalog, several databases are especially useful: GPO Access, LexisNexis Government Periodicals, LexisNexis Congressional, and UNBISnet. Publications from international agencies and state governments are also held. Please see staff at the reference desk for assistance in identifying these resources.

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IX. Guides to Legal and Ethical Issues

Stacks KF3721 .D49 1998
Dickson, Donald T. Confidentiality and Privacy in Social Work: a Guide to the Law for Practitioners and Students. New York: Free Press, 1998. Professional legal and ethical obligations are presented.

Stacks KF4192.5 .G8 F57 1996
Fischer, Louis. School Law for Counselors, Psychologists, and Social Workers. White Plains, NY: Longman Publishers USA, 1996.

Stacks HV10.5 .E885 1995
Hugman, Richard & Smith, David, eds. Ethical Issues in Social Work. London; New York: Routledge, 1995.

Stacks HV43 .L58 1996
Loewenberg, Frank M. Ethical Decisions for Social Work Practice. 5th ed. Itasca, IL: F. E. Peacock Pub., 1996.

Law Stacks KF2910 .P75 M33 1998
Madden, Robert G. Legal Issues in Social Work, Counseling, and Mental Health: Guidelines for Clinical Practice in Psychotherapy. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1998.

Stacks KF 3721 .R43 1994
Reamer, Frederic G. Social Work Malpractice and Liability: Strategies for Prevention. New York: Columbia University Press, 1994.

Stacks HV10.5 .R427 1995
Reamer, Frederic G. Social Work Values and Ethics. New York: Columbia University Press, 1995.

Stacks KF3721 .S37 1995
Schroeder, Leila Obier. The Legal Environment of Social Work. Washington, DC: NASW Press, [1995].

Ref. KF3721 .A4 S6 2001
Social Work Laws and Regulations: a Comparison Guide. Culpeper, VA: Association of Social Work Boards, 2001. Addresses certification and status of social workers.

Stacks H61 .W275 2002
van den Hoonaard, Will C.,ed. Walking the Tightrope: Ethical Issues for Qualitative Researchers. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2002.

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X. Examples of Internet Sites

Social Work Examination Services
http://www.swes.net/

Stacks HV29.8 .U85 2002
Menon, Goutham M., ed. Using the Internet as a Research Tool for Social Work and Human Services. New York: Haworth Press, c2002.

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XII. A Potpourri of Materials for You

Stacks LB3013.4 .A45 1996
Allen-Meares, Paula, Robert G. Washington, and Betty L. Welsh. Social Work Services in Schools. Boston: Allyn & Bacon, 1996.

Stacks HV1465 .B887 1991
Burack-Weiss, Ann. Gerontological Social Work Supervision. New York: Haworth Press, 1991.

Stacks HN28 .B85 1996
Burch, Robert A. Basic Social Policy and Planning: Strategies and Practice Methods. New York: Haworth Press, 1996.

Stacks HV91 .C6784 1992
Council on Accreditation of Services for Family and Children. Standards for Agency Management and Service Delivery. New York: The Council, 1992.

Stacks HV43 .D67 1996
Dorfman, Rachelle A. Clinical Social Work: Definition, Practice, and Vision. New York: Brunner/Mazel, 1996.

Stacks HV687.5 .U5 D95 1998
Dzieglielewski, Sophie F. The Changing Face of Health Care Social Work: Professional Practice in the Era of Managed Care. New York: Springer Pub. Co., 1998.

Stacks HV43 .G47 1996
Germain, Carel B. and Alex Gitterman. The Life Model of Social Work Practice: Advances in Theory & Practice. New York: Columbia University Press, 1996.

Stacks HV91 .N46 1995
Ginsberg, Leon and Paul R. Keys, eds. New Management in Human Services. Washington, DC: NASW Press, 1995.

Stacks HV41 .G95 1996
Gunther, John and Frank Hawkins, eds. Total Quality Management in Human Service Organizations. New York: Springer Pub., 1996.

Stacks HV3176 .C85 1996
Harrison, Dianne F 2nd ed. Cultural Diversity and Social Work Practice. Springfield, IL: C. C. Thomas, 1996.

Stacks HV699.3 N8 E92 1993
Kirk, Raymond S. Evaluability Assessment of North Carolina's Family Preservation Services Program. Chapel Hill: Human Services Research and Design Laboratory, School of Social Work, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1993.

HSL (fifth floor) HV29.2 T255 1991
Leiderman, Marcos et al. Technology in People Services: Research, Theory, and Applications. New York: Haworth Press, 1993.

Stacks HV91 .M174 1994
Mayers, Raymond Sanchez, Federico Soufles, and Dick J. Schoech. Dilemmas in Human Services Management: Illustrative Case Studies. New York: Springer Pub, 1994.

Stacks Folio HV98 .N8 M63 1992
A Model for Excellence in Adult Services Administration and Social Work Practice. Chapel Hill: CARES, 1992.

Stacks HV1461 .N324 1998
Nathanson, Ilene. Gerontological Social Work: Theory Into Practice. New York: Springer Pub., 1998.

Stacks HV40 .S6196 1998
Potocky, Miriam and Antoinette Y. Rodgers-Farmer, eds. Social Work Research with Minority and Oppressed Populations: Methodological Issues and Innovations. New York: Haworth Press, 1998.

Stacks HV1461 .G465 1992
Schneider, Robert L. and Nancy P. Kropf, eds. Gerontological Social Work: Knowledge, Service Settings, and Special Populations. Chicago: Nelson-Hall, 1992.

Stacks HV11 .W49 1997
Westerfelt, Alex. Planning and Conducting Agency-Based Research: a Workbook for Social Work Students in Field Placements. White Plains: Longman, 1997.

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