Selected Social Work Reference Sources
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Back to top IV. Full Text and Statistical Databases--Electronically Accessible
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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