Social Work
Research resources and tools for social work.
Welcome to your Social Work guide!
This guide includes information and quick links to help you do library research in the field of Social Work.
Explore the guide to find more information about social work reference sources, evidence-based practice, professional standards, books, articles, professional associations, and how to organize and cite your sources.
Start with Reference
Reference sources can provide information about the topic and lead to concepts and keywords to use in your research.
Representative print and online reference sources for the discipline of social work are listed below. Print reference sources are located on the main floor of Preus Library.
Social Work Reference Sources
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Encyclopedia of Social Work (Oxford)
Over 400 overview articles, on key topics ranging from international issues to ethical standards, with new articles and revisions to existing articles added regularly. Continuously updated. -
Social Workers' Desk Reference
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Call Number: Ref HV40 .S6464 2015 (and e-book)Publication Date: 2015Written for the clinical practitioner in Social Work. The work includes empirical information, clinical skills review, case examples, and applications. -
Comprehensive Handbook of Social Work and Social Welfare
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Call Number: Ref HV40 .C635 2008Publication Date: 2008The handbook provides historical background, policies, and theoretical emphasis for each of the four areas covered: 1. The Profession of Social Work; 2. Human Behavior and the Social Environment; 3. Social Work Practice; 4. Social Policy and Social Practice. -
The Social Work Dictionary
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Call Number: Ref HV12 .B37 2014Publication Date: 2013-05-01Do you know the definitions of "anamnesis," "eustress," "sarcopenia," or "redecision therapy"? These and thousands of other terms are defined in the sixth edition of The Social Work Dictionary. This new, updated edition includes: definitions of terms that are consistent with those in the DSM-5 and the International Classification of Diseases.
Specialized Encyclopedias
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The Encyclopedia of Elder Care: The Comprehensive Resource on Geriatric Health and Social Care
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General Online Reference Sources
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Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
A collection of over 3,000 reference works, covering all disciplines. -
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
An online collection of over 600 full-text reference works, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and more. -
Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new window
This online source provides access to subject and language reference works from Oxford University Press. In addition to text, access is provided to maps and illustrations, timelines, web sites, and bibliographies.
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