Social Work

Revised, 2006

Materials on this subject are located on the third floor of the library in the basic shelf classification HV1 – HV696. Specific social services areas can be found by doing a keyword search in Libraries of the USF System online catalog, using linked topics, e.g., social work and drugs, social work and aging, social work and family violence, etc.

BIOGRAPHIES

American Social Leaders and Activists REF HV 27 .H345 2002

A biographical dictionary of men and women who have been at the forefront of social reform and, to a lesser extent, those who have directed reactionary movements.

DICTIONARIES and ENCYCLOPEDIAS

Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice REF HV6017 .E52 2002   

Includes scholarly articles on all aspects of criminal justice. A background source for most topics in the field and a reference guide to other materials due to its extensive bibliographies.

Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior REF HV5804 .E53 2001   

A four-volume reference that addresses political, economic, legal, social, public health, family well-being, and physical and mental health issues with a global perspective.

Encyclopedia of Health Care Management RA971 .E52 2004

Up-to-date information across a broad range of issues affecting every aspect of the industry and the people it serves, employs, and influences

Encyclopedia of Homelessness HV4493 .E53 2004   

Information about a complex topic which impacts not only the homeless but all of society.

Encyclopedia of Women's Health Issues RA778 .G39 2002   

Social, political, economic, and ethical issues covered; health concerns for women on over 200 topics; includes an extensive bibliography.  

Human Services Dictionary REF HV12 .R67 2003

More than 600 entries for human service professionals and students preparing for exams. - cross-referencing, a directory of human service figures, biographies, history of human services, and service specialized and slang terms specific to the human service profession.

Legal and Ethical Dictionary for Mental Health Professionals KF3828 .A934 2003   

Provides mental health professionals with clear, concise, and functional definitions of many legal and ethical terminologies.

Poverty in the United States: an encyclopedia of history, politics, and policy HC110.P6 P598 2004

Covers the socio-economic and political history and the movements in the United States.     

Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination BF575.P9 P79 2004   

Experts examine prejudice and discrimination in America today, and each offers practical direction that can be taken by individuals, communities, and officials to create a more just society.

Social Worker’s Desk Reference. REF HV 40 .S6464 2002.

Covers the components for effective and ethical social work practice, including treatment approaches, treatment plans, assessment, techniques, ethics and values, and much more.

DIRECTORIES

Disaster Recovery Yellow Pages REF HV551.3 .D57 2005

A sourcebook designed to help users locate hard-to-find recovery services throughout the United States and Canada.

FLAIRS Directory of Helpline Services in Florida. REF HV98 .F6F53 2000/2001.

By the Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services, this list is “for use as a resource to link clients in need with available services.” Divided by county, entries are listed by one or more of eight service categories.

Funding Sources for Children and Youth Programs. REF HV741 .F87 2002

Current funding opportunities from a wide variety of sponsors including foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other organizations.  

Resources for People With Disabilities and Chronic Conditions. HV1553 .R482 2002   

Identifies products, support groups, etc. that apply to a specific disability or chronic condition.

Where to Go, Who to Ask. REF AS22 .W49 2000   

Summary information on master of social work programs.

GUIDEBOOKS & HANDBOOKS

Aging: Demographics, Health, and Health Services. REF RA564.8 .V54 2003   

Facts and figures of vital statistics about people age 65 years and older.  

American Medical Association Guide to Home Caregiving. REF RA645.3 .A4595 2001

Provides information to take the best possible care of the elderly, ill, or disabled person in the home.  

Handbook of Social Work with Groups. REF HV45 .H26 2004
Leading social work practitioners and scholars outline influential theories of group work and address contemporary issues in planning and implementing interventions.

Inside Group Work. REF HV45 .M39 2002

A guide to working with groups for a variety of purposes in the human services with the focus on 'thinking group' and on theory informed reflective practice.

Mental Health Desk Reference. RC466 .M464 2001   

E ntries cover effective and responsible practice from diagnosis and treatment to crisis intervention; working with diverse populations; counseling groups and families; practice management; and professional, ethical, and legal issues.  

Statistical Handbook on the Social Safety Net. REF HV51 .P33 2004

Traditional safety net programs in the United States and other countries are discussed in depth.

DATABASES

AgeLine 1978 to date

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 1977 to date

Prepared in co-operation with the Criminal Justice Collection of Rutgers University Library, Criminal Justice Abstracts covers crime trends, crime prevention and deterrence, juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, police, courts, punishment and sentencing.

Criminal Justice Periodicals 1990 to date

Prepared in co-operation with the Criminal Justice Collection of Rutgers University Library, Criminal Justice Abstracts covers crime trends, crime prevention and deterrence, juvenile delinquency, juvenile justice, police, courts, punishment and sentencing.

LexisNexis Academic 1998 to date

Research areas in LEXIS-NEXIS Academic Universe cover news, industry, and market news; legal news and research; company financial information; general medical topics ; accounting, auditing, and tax information; law reviews; case law; U.S. Code.

PsycINFO . 1872 to date.

Considered the foremost database on the subject, this index covers the scholarly literature in all areas of psychology, including social issues. Gives citations and abstracts for original research, journal articles, books, survey reports, dissertations, conference papers, documents, and more. Links to some full-text materials (use the dropbox labeled “Format” in the Advanced search screen).

Social Sciences Abstracts . 1994 to date.

Gives citations and abstracts for 500 core periodicals in social sciences fields, including social work and sociology.

Social Services Abstracts . 1983 to date.

Covers current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, such as social welfare, social policy, and community development. Citations and summaries are available, some links to full-text online.

Social Work Abstracts Plus . 1977 to date. SilverPlatter (through the Libraries of the USF System Databases).

Gives citations and abstracts for over 450 journals covering the fields of social work and human services. Includes theory and practice as well as the areas of social issues and social problems.

Sociological Abstracts . 1963 to date. Cambridge Scientific (through the Libraries of the USF System Databases).

A primary resource for finding the latest research in sociology and related social and behavioral science disciplines. Indexes over 2,600 international journals plus conference papers, books, and dissertations, giving citations and detailed abstracts.

JOURNALS

Search by Title in the Libraries of the USF System online catalog to find print journals and to access the link to an e-journal. Also search Libraries of the USF System E-Journals, below the heading Electronic Resources.  

Administration in Social Work Print: 1983 to 1992 Online: 1999 to date Refereed

American Sociological Review. Print: 1960 to date. Online: 1936-1995. Refereed.

Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. Print: 1959 to date. Online: 1992 to date. Refereed

Clinical Social Work Journal . Online: 1997 to date. Refereed.

Contemporary Sociology . Online: 1972-2002. Refereed

Exchange (day care centers) Print: 2004 to date.

Families in Society . Print: 1990 to date. Online: 1998 to date. Refereed.
Formerly: Social Casework. Print: 1960-1989.

International Social Science Journal . Online: 1996 to date. Refereed.

Journal of Criminal JusticePrint: 1978 to 1998 Online: 1973 to date

Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare . Online: 2000 to date. Refereed.

Social Forces . Print: 1956 to date. Online: 1925 to date. Refereed.

Social Science Research . Online: 1972 to date. Refereed.

Social Service Review . Online: 1997 to date. Refereed.

Social Work . Online: 1998 to date. Refereed.

Social Work Research . Online: 1998 to date. Refereed.

Sociology and Social Research . Print: 1967-1992.