Guides: Social Work: Find Background Information

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Encyclopedia of Social Work (Oxford) This link opens in a new window
Over 400 overview articles, on key topics ranging from international issues to ethical standards, with new articles and revisions to existing articles added regularly.

Social Workers' Desk Reference by Kevin Corcoran (Editor-In-Chief); Albert R. Roberts (Editor-In-Chief)
Call Number: Ref HV40 .S6464 2015 (and e-book)
Publication Date: 2015
Written 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 by Barbara W. White (Volume Editor); Karen M. Sowers (Editor-In-Chief); Catherine N. Dulmus (Editor-In-Chief); Karen M. Sowers-Hoag (Editor-In-Chief)
Call Number: Ref HV40 .C635 2008
Publication Date: 2008
The 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 by Robert L. Barker
Call Number: Ref HV12 .B37 2014
Publication Date: 2013-05-01
Do 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.

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.
Encyclopaedia Britannica This link opens in a new window
Over 72,000 articles from the encyclopedia and Britannica Book of the Year. Over 10,000 illustrations, including photographs, drawings, maps, flags and more. Includes Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary with over 75,000 definitions and pronunciation guides. Continuously revised.