Social Work Research Guide

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Books and Multimedia

UCF Library Catalog
http://library.ucf.edu

Use the online catalog to locate books and multimedia in the UCF Libraries. You can search by author, title, keyword, or subject.

• To search for a person, as AUTHOR or SUBJECT, search by last name, first name without punctuation; for example:
  Addams Jane
  Sanger Margaret
• SUBJECT searching requires use of Library of Congress subject headings. Here are some example subject headings:
  • Abused wives--Services for
  • Family services
  • Human services
  • Poor--United States
  • Public welfare
  • Social case work
  • Social group work
  • Social service
  • Social work administration
  • Social work with alcoholics
  • Social work with criminals
  • Social work with immigrants
• If you are unsure of the exact title or unsure of the correct Library of Congress subject heading, try a KEYWORD search using two or three of the most significant words from the title or subject you are trying to find.
• To limit by FORMAT in order to find multimedia and scores, go to the Advanced Search in the Library Catalog and use the Limit Search By option.

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Periodical Articles

Use the following print indexes and electronic databases to find articles related to social work or appearing in social work periodicals. Once you have found the articles you want, in some instances you will need to check the UCF Library Catalog to determine if we own the periodicals you need. In addition to the electronic databases listed below, some full-text articles pertinent to social work topics may be available through these online services: Academic Search Premier, Kluwer Online, Science Direct, and Wiley InterScience.

AgeLine (1978+)

Produced by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), provides bibliographic coverage of social gerontology -- the study of aging in social, psychological, health-related, and economic contexts. The delivery of health care for the older population and its associated costs and policies is particularly well covered, as are public policy, employment, and consumer issues.

Criminal Justice Abstracts

Online version (1968+)
Index HV 6001 .C67 (1977+)

Extensive coverage of the major periodicals in the field, as well as citations to books and reports from government and non-governmental agencies. Topics include crime trends, prevention projects, corrections, juvenile delinquency, police, courts, offenders, victims, and sentencing.

Criminal Justice Periodical Index

Online version (1981+)
Index HV 6001 .C754 (1975+)

Focuses primarily on practical issues in crime prevention and deterrence, juvenile delinquency, police issues, and courtroom procedures.

Ethnic Newswatch(1990+)

Contains articles from newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic, minority, and native press. Database is printed in both English and Spanish.

GenderWatch (1970+)

Focuses on the impact of gender across a broad spectrum of subject areas. Supports programs in various social science subject areas. Publications include scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, regional publications, books, pamphlets, conference proceedings, and government reports.

PAIS International

Online version(1970+)
Index H 1 .P8 (1915+)

Includes citations to journal articles, government publications, and books addressing issues of public policy and current social and political issues in the social sciences, law, education, and social work.

Psychological Abstracts

Microfilm BF 1 .P65 (1927-47)
Index BF 1 .P65 (1948+)

Now superseded by the online database, PsycINFO (below). The major tool for locating materials in psychology, covering journal articles, books, parts of books, dissertations, and technical reports. Over 1,300 journals published in 50 countries and 28 languages are scanned for relevant articles. Each monthly issue and annual volume has author and subject indexes, which were cumulated as follows:

Author Index to Psychological Index and Psychological Abstracts (1884-1958) -- Index BF1 .P652
Cumulative Author Index to Psychological Abstracts (1959-77) -- Index BF1 .P652
Cumulated Subject Index to Psychological Abstracts (1927-68) -- Index BF 1 .P653
Cumulative Subject Index to Psychological Abstracts (1969-77) -- Index BF1 .P653

PsycINFO (1887+)

The online version of Psychological Abstracts (above). Abstracts and indexes over 1,300 international journals covering all branches of the field of psychology.

Sage Family Studies Abstracts

Index HQ 1 .S23 (1979+)

Contains citations, with abstracts, of articles from approximately 100 journals dealing with all aspects of family studies.

Social Sciences Full Text(1994+)

Covers over 550 English-language periodicals in a wide range of social science disciplines, including social work and sociology. Abstracting of articles began in 1994. Preceded by the print index Social Sciences Index (1974/75+).

Social Sciences Citation Index

Online version (1965+)
Index H 61 .S65 (1982-87, 1990-91)

Indexes articles, books, and book reviews from approximately 2,000 journals representing all fields of the social sciences. This database's primary use is to track citations to the works of a specific author through the "Cited Ref Search" feature.

Social Sciences Index

Index AI 3 .R492 (1974/75+)

Covers selected periodicals that have an emphasis on the social sciences, including social work. Continued by the electronic database Social Sciences Full Text (1983+) and preceded by the print indexes Social Sciences and Humanities Index (1964-74) and International Index to Periodicals (1920/23-1964).

Social Services Abstracts (1979+)

Abstracts and indexes articles in over 1,600 journals dealing with social work, social policy, and community development. Also includes citations to book reviews and dissertations.

Social Work Abstracts

Online version (1976+)
Index HV 1 .A292 (1994-98, 2000, 2003+)

Contains citations and abstracts for articles in social work and social welfare periodicals. Produced under the auspices of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Preceded by the print index Abstracts for Social Workers (1965-77), Reference HV 1 .A288.

Sociological Abstracts

Online version (1963+)
Index HM 1 .S67 (1953+)

Abstracts and indexes the international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Contains citations to journal articles, book review, books, book chapters, dissertations, and conference papers.

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Key Journals

The following journals are devoted exclusively to social work. Please note, however, that many other journals not listed here may contain articles about the subject; thus, the need to consult a periodical database or index. Current print issues of periodicals to which the Library subscribes are arranged by title on the third floor; print back issues are shelved in the general collection by call number, while microform back issues are arranged by call number on the third floor.

Administration in Social Work: The Quarterly Journal of Human Services Management

Online version (1999+)

General Collection HV 1 .A27 (1979+)

The official journal of the National Network for Social Work Managers, containing a collection of research on administration and management issues in social and human services.

British Journal of Social Work

Online version (1999+)

General Collection HV 1 .B75 (1979, 1981+)

Microfilm HV 1 .B75 (1975-78)

Leading social work journal in the UK. Covers every aspect of social work, with papers reporting research, discussing practice, and examining principles and theories.

Child Abuse and Neglect

Online version (1995+)
General Collection HV 713 .C3815 (1990+)
Microfilm HV 713 .C3815 (1983-89)

Provides an international multidisciplinary forum on all aspects of child abuse and neglect, with emphasis on prevention and treatment.

Child Welfare: Journal of Policy, Practice and Program

Online version (1990+)
General Collection HV 701 .C52 (1948+)

Published by the Child Welfare League of America, covering both theoretical and applied aspects of the health, educational, and psychological needs of children. Articles are authored by social services practitioners as well as researchers.

Clinical Social Work Journal
Online version (2000+)
General Collection HV 1 .C63 (1979+)
Microfilm HV 1 .C63 (1973-78)

A journal, published under the auspices of the Clinical Social Work Federation, devoted to clinical social work theory and practice.

Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services

Online version (1998+)
General Collection HV 1 .J56 (1990+)

This is the oldest social work journal in America (formerly titled Social Casework ). Published by the Alliance for Children and Families. Articles cover theory, practice, and public policy issues in the field of family counseling and treatment.

The Gerontologist

Online version (2000+)
General Collection HQ 1060 .G4 (1961+)

Most of the articles in this journal, published by the Gerontological Society of America, deal with social policy and mental health. Recent topics have included the economic consequences of widowhood, retirement patterns, and ethnic and cultural differences in dementia.

Health and Social Work

Online version (1990+)
General Collection HV 687.5 .U5 H4 (1976+)

Contains articles on the latest advances in areas of aging, clinical work, long-term care, oncology, substance abuse, depression, and mental health, as well as issue dealing with policy, research, and other topics that affect the delivery of health care services.

Illness, Crisis, and Loss

Online version (1999+)
General Collection R 726.8 .I45 (2000+)

Publishes peer-reviewed articles, book reviews, and essays on psychosocial and ethical issues associated with life-threatening illnesses, traumatic human crises, and grief and loss. Also included are editorials, commentaries and interviews by those involved in psychosocial and ethical issues in critical illness, human crisis and loss.

International Social Work

Online version (1999+)
General Collection HV 1 .I63 (1971+)

The major focus, as the title suggests, is on "international themes in the delivery of services, the functions of social work professionals, and the education of social workers."

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Online version (2001+)
General Collection HV 1451 .J68 (1978+)

Contains articles written by and for practitioners, with original research and reports on successful programs in the field of social work and the aged.

Policy and Practice of Public Human Services

Online version (August 1998+)
Microfilm HV 1 .P75 (1998-December 2005)
General Collection HV 1 .P75 (2006+)

Formerly titled Public Welfare (1943-98). Articles dealing with social policy issues, reports of significant works of practitioners, and social work theory and legislation are represented. Also included is a section abstracting recent books in the field.

Social Policy

Online version (1990+)
General Collection HN 51 .S54 (1978/79+)
Microfilm HN 51 .S54 (1970/71-1976/77)

Issues center on a wide variety of social service topics and contain a wide variety of viewpoints. Recent issues have dealt with such topics as "Food and Power," "The Role of Religious Faith and Religious Organizations in Public Life," and "Teens and Sex: How Little They Really Know."

Social Service Review

Online version (1992+)
General Collection HV 1 .S6 (1960+)
Microfilm HV 1 .S6 (1927-59)

According to the publisher's note, this journal is "committed to examining social welfare policy and practice and evaluating its effects.... Providing multidisciplinary and multicultural analyses of current policies and past practices...." Articles are not only from social welfare scholars and practitioners, but also economists, theologians, historians, psychologists, and political scientists. Includes book reviews.

Social Work
Online version (1975+)
General Collection HV 1 .S625 (1956+)

Articles focus on empirical research, case studies, and analyses of programs, issues, and public policies affecting social work practice. Published under the auspices of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Social Work in Health Care: The Journal of Health Care Work

Online version (2002+)
General Collection HV 687 .A2 S6 (1975/76+)

Contains articles written primarily by medical social workers and researchers dealing with all aspects of health care, including clinical practice and health policy.

Social Work Research

Online version (1994+)

General Collection HV 1 .S6475 (1994+)

The articles in this journal regularly include analytic reviews of research, theoretical articles pertaining to social work research, evaluation studies, and research studies that contribute to knowledge about social work issues and problems.

Social Work with Groups

Online version (2001+)
General Collection HV 45 .S63 (1978+)

Addresses issues of group work in social work and social services agencies. Includes book and video reviews.

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Definitions and Summaries

American Homelessness: A Reference Handbook

Reference HV 4505 .H647 2001

Contains an introductory essay; a chronology of events, legislation, and movements; biographies of advocates and activists; tables, figures, and documents; a glossary; and a directory of organizations and agencies.

The A-Z of Social Research Jargon

Reference H 49.5 .A15 1998

Contains terms to assist those completely new to the field of social research.

Contemporary Thesaurus of Social Science Terms and Synonyms

Reference H 49.5 .K57 2000

Helps users find appropriate words for natural-language computer searching of bibliographic and textual databases, with words taken from the social, cultural, psychological, political, and current affairs literature.

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-IV-TR

Reference RC 455.2 .C4 D536 2000

Contains all diagnostic criteria plus descriptions of disorders, using a numerical code system. Includes an explanation of the code system and instructions for its use, a glossary, classification history, and indexes of symptoms, diagnoses, and codes.

Dictionary of Family Therapy

Reference RC 488.5 .M5313 1995

Defines and describes technical vocabulary, developments, and clinical applications. Theories and concepts from various related disciplines, such as biology and anthropology, also are considered in a discussion of pertinent topics.

Early Intervention Dictionary: A Multidisciplinary Guide to Terms

Reference HV 891 .C63 1994

Aims to define and clarify terms used by medical, therapeutic, and educational professionals who provide early intervention services to infants and young children with special needs.

Encyclopedia of Adoption

Reference HV 875.55 .A28 2000

Over 400 alphabetical entries address all aspects -- social, legal, economic, psychological, political -- of the modern adoption process.

Encyclopedia of Aging: A Comprehensive Resource in Gerontology and Geriatrics

Reference HQ 1061 .E53 2001

Over 600 articles address timely topics (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, assisted living) in gerontology. A lengthy bibliography is appended.

Encyclopedia of Child Abuse

Reference HV 6626.5 .C57 2001

Draws from various disciplines, including social work, law, economics, and psychology. A lengthy overview is followed by alphabetical entries on such topics as indicative injuries, reporting requirements, abuse in other countries, relevant U.S. and British court cases and legislation, etc.

Encyclopedia of Death and Dying

Reference HQ 1073 .E543 2001

The entries, written by leading specialists and scholars in the field, include such topics as acceptance, anxiety, bereavement, coping, denial, dreams of death, and support.

Encyclopedia of Disability and Rehabilitation

Reference HV 1568 .E53 1995

Through 159 alphabetical entries, attempts to provide easy-to-understand information concerning the rights of and treatment for the disabled. Bibliographies are appended to many articles.

Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol, and Addictive Behavior

Reference HV 5804 .E53 2001

Alphabetically-arranged signed articles on all aspects of addiction, with bibliographies.

Encyclopedia of Family Life

Reference HQ 534 .E53 1999

Contains 452 essays dealing with a full range of family issues. Volume five has an alphabetically-arranged keyword index to the set, a glossary of terms, and a chronology of important legislation and court decisions.

Encyclopedia of Homelessness

Reference HV4493 E53 2004

Focuses on the current situation in the United States with a comparative sampling of homelessness around the world.

Encyclopedia of Human Emotions

Reference BF 531 .E55 1999

Brings together information from psychologists, sociologists, and other experts on the definition, causes, and expression of human emotions. Covers such topics as gender and emotion, anxiety disorder, actualization, and cross-cultural patterns.

Encyclopedia of Psychology

Reference BF 31 .E52 2000

An eight-volume set developed and published in cooperation with the American Psychological Association. Articles written by scholars cover topics ranging from educational, clinical, and experimental psychology to personality, organizational behavior, and cross-cultural psychology.

Encyclopedia of Social Work

Reference HV 35 .S6

A three-volume set that includes articles on fields of practice, populations, social issues, institutions, history of the profession, and brief biographical sketches. Also includes helpful appendixes, including the NASW Code of Ethics and NASW Clinical Standards.

Encyclopedia of Sociology

Reference HM 425 .E5 2000

A five-volume set providing signed survey articles on 370 topics relating to sociology. Bibliographies are appended to most entries.

The International Encyclopedia of Sexuality

Reference HQ 21 .I68 1997

A four-volume set discussing the patterns and trends in sexual attitudes and behavior in 32 countries.

Pornography and Sexual Representation

Reference HQ 472 .U6 S56 2001

A three-volume set discussing the history of pornography and sexual representation in the United States. Includes a discussion of pornography in visual and written mediums.

Social Work Dictionary

Reference HV 12 .B37 1999

Terms relevant to the profession are defined. Included is a chronology of the profession and the NASW Code of Ethics.

Social Workers' Desk Reference

Reference HV 40 .S6464 2002

Includes 146 original chapters written my social work academicians and practitioners on such topics as "Case Management and Child Welfare," "Clinical Social Work with Groups," and "Working with Clients Who Have Recovered Memories." Glossary of terms. Name and subject indexes.

Violence in America: An Encyclopedia

Reference HN 90 .V5 V5474 1999

Includes almost 600 entries that consider the historical, psychological, anthropological, sociological, criminological, and medical aspects of violence.

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Directories

AFB Directory of Services for Blind and Visually Impaired Persons in the United States and Canada

http://www.afb.org/services.asp
Reference HV 1790 .A4

Lists over 1,500 organizations that provide services to people who are blind or visually impaired and their families. The online version provides only basic search capabilities and basic agency information; on "online subscriber" version provides comprehensive agency information and other search options.

Community Resources Directory for Orange-Osceola-Seminole Counties, Florida

http://www.211communityresources.org/resources.htm

An annotated list of social work, social advocacy, and human services agencies, providing contact information, nonprofit status, area served, fees, and service(s) provided. See also the related directory, Senior Resource Alliance Service Guide: A Listing of Resources for Older Adults and their Caregivers in Central Florida (Reference Desk HV 1468 .F6 S46 2003).

The Complete Directory for People with Disabilities: A Comprehensive Source Book for Individuals and Professionals
Reference HV1553 C67 2001

A one-stop resource for individuals, professionals and organizations provides immediate access to the latest products and services for people with disabilities.

Older Americans Information Directory

Reference HV1450 A1 O42 2005

A comprehensive guide to resources for and about Older Americans, detailing national and state organizations, government agencies, health, research centers, legal resources, discount travel information and continuing education programs.

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Statistics

American FactFinder

http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS7702

Available through the U.S. Bureau of the Census site. Can easily display and print tables and maps from the 1990 and 2000 census.

County and City Extra

Reference HA 203 .C68 (1995, 1997, 1999, 2001-02, 2004-05)
Reference Desk (current edition)
Net Library (2005)

Provides official, in-depth data on population characteristics for each U.S. state, county, metropolitan area, congressional district, and for cities with populations above 25,000 according to age, race, and household.

Florida Statistical Abstract

Reference Desk HA 311 .F55 (latest edition)
Florida Documents UF .S3:S8/ (1967+)

A one-volume statistical compendium issued annually by the University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research. Chapters include population, income, housing, education, health, and comparisons with other states.

Kids Count Data Book

http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/
Reference HQ 792 .U5 K54 (1994-98, 2003+)

A national and state-by-state effort to track the welfare of children in the United States, providing such indicators of well-being as child death rate and percentage of low birth-weight babies. See also Key Facts About the Children: A Report on the Status of Florida's Children (Reference HQ 792 .U5 K4).

LexisNexis Statistics

Formerly known as Statistical Universe. An online database covering almost all statistical publications produced by the U.S. government, a large number of state and privately-published statistical publications, and international and intergovernmental statistical publications. Use the "Power Tables" feature to search 30,000 full-text statistical tables for current information. Use the "Abstracts" feature to search for statistics as far back as 1970, some of which are available full text. All of the documents in LexisNexis Statistics are available in the microfiche collections American Statistics Index: ASI (U.S. Documents Microfiche Z 7554 .U5 A46), Statistical Reference Index: SRI (U.S. Documents Microfiche HA 155 .S72), and Index to International Statistics: IIS (U.S. Documents Microfiche HA 155 .I5), located on the Library's 2d floor.

Statistical Abstract of the United States

http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/
Reference Desk HA 202 (last five editions)
General Collection: 1949, 1951-52, 1954-58, 1960, 1962-63, 1966, 1969+

Both printed single-volume work and online database updated annually that presents quantitative summary statistics on the political, social, and economic organization of the United States. Statistics in most tables cover a period of several years, usually 10, 15, or 20. The first source for statistics of national importance.

Statistics Sources

Reference Desk HA 36 .S84 (latest edition)

A finding guide to statistics, arranged in dictionary form with topics and countries in alphabetical order.

Vital Statistics of the United States

Online version (1963+)
U.S. Documents HE 20.6210: (1937-50, 1955, 1963-1993)

Contains statistics on natality (births), mortality (deaths), and marriage and divorce in the U.S.

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Biographies

Biographical Dictionary of Social Welfare in America

Reference HV 27 .B57 1986

Features more than 300 articles, alphabetically arranged and three to four pages in length, on activists (as opposed to theorists or philanthropists). A bibliography is appended to each profile. Appendixes offer a chronology of significant events and a list of subjects by year and place of birth.

NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers

http://www.naswdc.org/register/
Reference HV 89 .N223 2001

Lists clinical social workers at two levels of experience and expertise: holders of the "Qualified Clinical Social Worker" credential and those who have the "NASW Diplomate in Clinical Social Work."

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Standards and Ethics

Child Welfare League of America Standards for Organization and Administration for All Child Welfare Services

Reference HV 741 .C5348

Contains the complete set of 13 standards promulgated by the Child Welfare League of America for such services as child day care, independent living, and adoption.

Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers

http://www.naswdc.org/pubs/code/default.asp

According to the introduction, "intended to serve as a guide to the everyday professional conduct of social workers."

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Foundations and Grants

America's New Foundations

Reference HV 87 .A6 2000

In-depth profiles of America's new and emerging private and corporate foundations.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance

http://www.cfda.gov/
U.S. Documents PREX 2.20
U.S. Documents Ready Reference

A compendium of Federal programs, projects, and activities which provide assistance or benefits to the American public.

Complete Guide to Florida Foundations

Reference HV 98 .F5 C65
Reference Desk HV98 .F5 C65 (latest edition)

Lists nearly 1,700 private grant-making bodies incorporated in Florida.

The Foundation Directory

Reference AS 911 .A2 F65 (latest edition - 2006)
General Collection AS911 .A2 F65 (1999-2005)

Provides detailed information concerning independent, corporate, community, and private foundations that are established to make grants to other nonprofit organizations. Geographical arrangement. Six indexes, including "Types of Support."

Fund Raiser's Guide to Human Service Funding

Reference HV 89 .F848 (latest edition - 1999)
General Collection (1994-1998)

Lists foundations and companies with a history of funding nonprofit human service organizations. Arranged alphabetically by name of funding agency and gives application information. Several indexes, including one by recipient organization type (e.g., aged, emergency relief, etc.).

Funding Sources for Children and Youth Programs

Reference HV 741 .F87 2005

Offers current funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other organizations. Grant seekers can find information about funding for such programs as youth violence prevention, children's healthcare and health research, teen pregnancy prevention, and after-school programs.

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Internet Sources

Associations/Professional Interests

Issues

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Style Manuals

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Ask a Librarian

If you have questions or need additional assistance, Ask a Librarian, call the Reference Department at (407) 823-2562, or e-mail the Department at askalibrarian@mail.ucf.edu. The library liaison for Social Work is Hal Mendelsohn, Assistant Librarian, hmendels@mail.ucf.edu.

Last Updated: May 05, 2009

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