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Justice Abstracts
Criminal Justice
Abstracts provides comprehensive coverage of the major journals in criminology
and related disciplines, extensive coverage of books, and unparalleled access
to reports from government and nongovernmental agencies.
EBSCOhost
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EBSCOhost
is a service which provides acquisition, access and management of a library's
full text electronic journals from one convenient location. As a full-service
solution, EBSCOhost offers simplified management of online journals to
librarians while offering convenient access for library patrons.
Lexis Nexis Academic Universe
(Includes full text)
Lexis
Nexis is the largest news and business online information service. It includes
comprehensive company, country, financial, demographic, market research
and industry reports.
PsychInfo
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PsycINFO(R)
contains citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books,
and technical reports, as well as citations to dissertations, all in the
field of psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines, such
as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, physiology,
linguistics, anthropology, business, and law.
Social
Work Abstracts
The
Social Work Abstracts database, produced by the National Association of
Social Workers, Inc., contains more than 35,000 records, spanning 1977
to the present, from social work and other related journals on topics such
as homelessness, AIDS, child and family welfare, aging, substance abuse,
legislation, community organization, and more.
UMI
Proquest Direct (Includes full text)
ProQuest
databases store millions of articles originally published in magazines,
newspapers, and journals. You can search these databases for relevant articles
that will help with your school work and research.
PRINT SOURCES
Middleman,
Ruth R. A Study Guide for ACSW Certification. Washington, DC: NASW,
1998.
(LC TT) Reserve HV10.5.M52 1998
Social
Work Licensure Preparation Program. New York,
NY: Academic Review, 2003.
(LC)
Reserve HV11.5.S53 2003
Wallace, Sheri A. Becoming a Professional Counselor: Preparing for Certification and Comprehensive Exams. Newbury Park, CA: Sage, 1990. (LC TT) Reserve BF637.C6W28 1990
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-IV. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, 1994. (RH LC TT) Reserve RC469.A5 1994
A
Dictionary of Family Therapy. Cambridge, MA: Blackwell Reference, 1995.
(RH LC) Ref RC488.5.M531 1995
The Gale Encyclopedia
of Childhood & Adolescence. Detroit: Gale, 1998.
(LC TT) Ref +HQ772.G25 1998
The Encyclopedia of Adoption. New York: Facts on File, 1991. (LC TT) Ref HV875.55.A28 1991
Encyclopedia of Aging. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2002. (LC TT) Ref +HQ1061.E534 2002
The Encyclopedia of Alcoholism. New York: Facts on File, 1991. (LC TT) Ref HV5035.O27 1991
Encyclopedia of Mental Health. New York: Facts on File, 2001. (RH LC TT) Ref RC437.K34 2001
Encyclopedia
of Social Work. Washington, DC: NASW, 1995. (LC TT) Reserve HV35.S6
1995
Handbook of Psychiatric Measures. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric
Association, c2000.
Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging. New York: Oxford University
Press, 2006.
(LC) Reserve +RC473.P78 A46 2000
(LC TT) Ref HV1451.H34 2006
Older Americans Almanac: A Reference Work on Seniors in the United States. Detroit: Gale, 1994. (LC) Ref HQ1064.U50533 1994
The Social Work Dictionary. Washington, DC: NASW, 2003. (LC TT) Ref HV12.B37 2003
Substance
Abuse Sourcebook: Basic Health-Related Information About the Abuse of Legal
and Illegal Substances. Detroit: Omnigraphics, 1996. (RH LC) Ref RC564.S8372
1996
DIRECTORIES
The
Complete Directory for People with Disabilities. Lakeville, CT: Grey
House, 2007. (On Order)
(LC)
Ref HV.1553.C65
Directory
of Community Services. New York: New York Public Library, 1994.
(RH
LC) Ref HV99.N6C6
Directory of N.Y.C. Women's Organizations. New York: N.Y.C. Commission on the Status of Women, 1998. (LC) Ref Desk HQ1906.N5 W6
Encyclopedia of Associations. Detroit: Gale, 2006. (RH LC TT) Ref Desk HS17.E6
The
Green Book: Official Directory of the City of New York. New York: City
Press, 2006.
(RH LC) Ref Desk JS1222.A3
The National Directory of Children, Youth, and Family Services. Longmont, CO: Marion L. Peterson, 2006. (LC TT) Ref HV741.N33
National Directory of Private Social Agencies. Queens Village, NY: Social Service Publications, 2006. (LC TT) Ref Desk HV89.N28
Older Americans Information Directory. Detroit: Gale, 1994. (LC) Ref HV1457.O42
State By State Digest of Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Programs. West Hartford, CT.: Graduate Group, 1991. (LC) Ref HV5279.S83 1991
Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals. Owings Mills, MD: National Reference Institute, 1993. (LC) Ref HV40.3.W48
Women's Information Directory. Detroit: Gale, 1993. (LC) Ref HQ1115.W64 1993
Doing a Literature Search: A Comprehensive Guide for the Social Sciences. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: 2001. (LC) Ref H62.H2667 2001
The New York Public Library
Writer's Guide to Style and Usage. New York: HarperCollins, 1994.
(RH LC) Ref PE1421.N46 1994
Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC:
American Psychological Association, 2001. (RH LC TT) Ref BF76.7P83 2001
Click the title for the
Internet version.
Writing Literature Reviews: A Guide for Students of the Social and Behavioral Sciences. Glendale, CA: Pyrczak, 2006. (LC) Ref H61.8G3 2006
Writing with
Style: APA Style for Social Work.
Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole, 2004.
(LC) Ref HM586.S98 2004
STATISTICS
Black
Americans: A Statistical Sourcebook. Palo Alto, CA: Information Publications,
1996.
(LC)
Ref E185.A15B42 1996
Community
District Needs. New York: Department of City Planning, 1998.
(LC)
Reserve HT168.N5C7 2000
County and City Data Book. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 2000. (RH LC TT) H2.C3S85, non-circulating Click the title for the Internet version.
Social Work Almanac. Washington, DC: NASW, 1995. (LC TT) Reserve HV90.G53 1995
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 1997. (RH) Ref HV6787.S7 Click the title for the Internet version.
Statistical Abstract of the United States. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1998. (RH LC TT) Ref Desk H2.C3S8
Statistical
Handbook on Adolescents in America. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1996.
(LC)
Ref HQ796.S8237 1996
Statistical
Handbook on Aging Americans. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1994.
(LC
TT) Ref HQ1064.U5S684 1994
Statistical
Handbook on the American Family. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1999.
(LC) Ref HQ536.S727
1999
Statistical
Handbook on U.S. Hispanics. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1991.
(RH LC)
Ref E184.S75S27 1991
Statistical
Handbook on Women in America. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1996.
(RH
LC TT) Ref HQ1420.T34 1996
Statistical Record of Asian Americans. Detroit: Gale, 1993. (LC) Ref E184.O6S73 1993
Statistical Record of Black America. Detroit: Gale, 1990. (LC) Ref E185.5S72 1990
Statistical Record of Children. Detroit: Gale, 1994. (LC) Ref HQ767.8S73
Statistical Record of Hispanic Americans. Detroit: Gale, 1993. (LC) Ref E184.S75S74 1993
Statistical Record of Native North Americans. Detroit: Gale, 1993. (LC) Ref E98.P76S73 1993
Statistical Record of Older Americans. Detroit: Gale, 1994. (LC) Ref HQ1064.U5 S685 1994
Statistical Record of Women Worldwide. Detroit: Gale, 1991. (LC) Ref HQ1150.S73 1991
Uniform
Crime Reports for the United States. Washington, DC: U.S. Department
of Justice, 1996.
(RH LC) HV6787.U5 1996
Click the title for the
Internet version.
INTERNET SOURCES
ADOPTION
This is a useful site where adoptees and birth parents can find contacts, reference material, current news, legislation, and more. Information relevant to every stage of adoption is available from this site.
The
Adoption Web Ring
This
site has hundreds of web pages devoted to the interests of adoptees.
Reclaiming
my Roots Reunion Registry
This
site is useful in birth family searching.
AGING
AARP
Guide to Internet Resources Related to Aging
This
Internet guide was produced by AARP, the American Association of Retired
Persons. Topics covered include Web sites, electronic lists, newsgroups,
electronic periodicals, and internet search tools. Title and subject
indexes are available.
Alzheimer's
Association
This
is a useful site for both family members and caregivers.
Eldercare
Web
This
site provides access to online literature, research, and organizations
dealing with the concerns of the elderly.
The
Gerontological Society of America
This
site was created to provide information on aging, as well as, improve
the quality of life during aging.
The
National Aging Information Center
This
site contains three databases: (1) the Bibliographic Database for finding
aging-related products, (2) the Database Reference System for finding aging
related data, and (3) the Eldercare Locator for finding referral services
for the elderly in any locale.
Profile
of Older Americans
Prepared
by the Administration on Aging, this annual report provides a variety of
statistical data: current population and projected growth, marital status,
living arrangements, racial and ethnic composition, geographic distribution,
income, housing, employment, education, and health.
AIDS
ACT
UP NY
This
is the NY Chapter of the national organization known for its civil disobedience
activities.
AIDS
Information
This
is the homepage of the Gay Men's Health Crisis. It features
an AIDS library, which contains links to various AIDS resources on the
Web.
HIV/AIDS
Education in Social Work
This
site is from a Social Work perspective.
HIV
Insite
This
is a very comprehensive site. It is divided into sections: (1) Medical,
(2) Prevention, and a (3) Social Issues Section.
CHILDREN
The
Child Welfare League of America
This
is the homepage of the oldest and largest organization devoted entirely
to the well-being of America's vulnerable children and their families.
U.S.
Administration for Children and Families
This
is a very easy to navigate site and is useful for finding government information
pertaining to children's issues.
COMMUNITY
Alliance
for National Renewal
This
is a national civic league program that includes participation by more
than 180 community-building organizations.
CORRECTIONS
The
Corrections Connection Network
This
is a very comprehensive site. It might be the largest online resource
for news and information in corrections.
Family
and Corrections Network (FCN)
This
site has information on programs for family members of inmates.
DEATH & DYING
Growth
House, Inc.
This
is a site that deals with end of life issues.
DISABILITIES
American
Association on Mental Retardation
This
is the AAMR Homepage and it has quite a few useful links.
March
of Dimes Birth Defects
The
March of Dimes is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing birth
defects and infant mortality.
DISASTERS
American
Red Cross
This
site has the latest news concerning natural disasters. The graphics
are very well done.
EMPLOYMENT
America's
Job Bank
This
is a very useful site. It allows the searcher to use key words.
Monster
Board
This
site provides a variety of links to job-search resources and also has connections
to job listings.
FAMILIES
The
Baby Center
This
site is very useful to parents. It provides expert advice, support,
and current news.
Divorce
Central
This
site offers advice on all aspects of getting a divorce.
Families
Under Construction
This
is a site established by Dr. Carolyn Waterbury-Tieman. It brings
private practice theory to the internet.
Whole
Family Center
This
site is divided into a marriage center, parenting center, and kids center.
FUNDING
Foundation
Center
This
is a comprehensive site which has an online librarian available to answer
questions.
GAY/LESBIAN
The
Human Rights Campaign
The
HRC is the nations largest organization fighting for equal rights for lesbians
and gay men.
The
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
The
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is "a leading progressive civil rights
organization."
GSSS
Page
The
Fordham University Graduate School of Social Service was founded in 1916.
It has been located in the Leon Lowenstein Center at Fordham's Lincoln
Center campus in the borough of Manhattan since February 1969.
Information for Practice
IP is a resource for social service professionals
that is updated daily. The focus is on: relevant stories in the world’s
news outlets; new articles in scholarly journals; and new resources appearing in
the grey literature (e.g., scientific and technical reports primarily from
governments and organizations).
NYC
Link
This
is the official New York City web site, containing links to various agencies
of interest.
Social
Work Access Network (SWAN)
This
Web Site is maintained by the College of Social Work at the University
of South Carolina.
Social
Work and Social Services Web Site
This
Web Site is maintained by George Warren Brown School of Social Work
.
The
Social Work Cafe
This
is a geocities community of Social Work professionals, educators,
and students.
Yahoo,
Social Work Links
Yahoo's
Social Work links.
GOVERNMENT
Code
of Federal Regulations
The
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is a codification of the general and
permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the Executive departments
and agencies of the Federal Government.
GPO
Access
GPO Access is a service
of the U.S. Government Printing Office that provides free electronic access to a
wealth of important information products produced by the Federal Government.
Thomas:
Legislative Information on the Internet
This
site provides full text of contemporary and historical legislation.
It is provided by the Library of Congress.
U.S.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
This
site provides valuable information on labor statistics.
U.S.
Bureau of the Census
This
is the homepage of the Census Bureau, which is an agency within the U.S.
Department of Commerce.
U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services
This
is the homepage of the Department of Health and Human Services. It
features links to HHS agencies and "gateways" to sites such as "Welfare-to-Work"
and "School-to-Work."
United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
This
is the homepage of the UNDP, which helps people in 174 countries and territories
to help themselves.
HEALTH CARE
American
Public Health Association
This
site has numerous links to public health resources.
National
Center for Health Statistics
The
National Vital Statistics System is responsible for the nations official
vital statistics. These vital statistics are provided through state-operated
registration systems.
United
Hospital Fund
The
United Hospital Fund is a health services research organization.
This site contains many useful publications dealing with health care in
New York.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Association
of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors
This
site is maintained by BPD. It has many links that are useful to students
in the BSW program.
Peterson's
Education Center
This
is a useful way to research schools of social work.
HOMELESSNESS
Habitat
for Humanity International
Habitat
for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated
to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness.
National
Coalition for the Homeless
This
site provides fact sheets on homelessness, legislative alerts, and links
to other sites.
Council on Social Work Education
This is the homepage for
CSWE, which is the accrediting agency for social work education in the United
States.
How to Write a
Literature Review
A brief description of what a literature review is and how to write one.
Publication
Manual of the American Psychological Association
This is the online version of the APA Publication Manual.
Writing a Literature
Review in the Health Sciences and Social Work
This site from the University of Toronto is especially useful for social work
students.
MENTAL HEALTH
American
Counseling Association
This
site has information which includes news of educational programs and workshops
by state, date, and topic.
National
Institute of Mental Health
This
is the homepage of the NIMH, part of the National Institute of Health,
which is the principal biomedical and behavioral research agency of the
U.S. Government.
NYC INFORMATION
Community
Information Service (CIS)
This
site is provided by the New York Public Library. It provides quick
access to information about essential services in your neighborhood. Scroll
down to "Web Access" and choose English or Spanish. You can then
do a keyword search on anything from AIDS to Youth.
National Association of Social Workers
This is NASW's homepage.
It contains links to many pertinent issues in the field.
National Association of Social Workers: New York City Chapter
This is the homepage of
the New York City Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
National Association of Social Workers: New York State Chapter
This is the homepage of
the New York State Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
RELIGION
Catholic
Charities USA
The
site gives information about the mission of the organization, how to contribute,
and the history of the organization.
RESEARCH
Fedstats
Fedstats
provides information from more than 70 agencies in the U.S. Federal
Government.
Statistical
Abstract of the United States
Statistical
Abstract provides statistics on social and economic conditions in the U.S.
SOCIAL POLICY
American
Civil Liberties Union
The
ACLU is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public interest organization devoted
to the protection of civil liberties.
The
Center for Law and Social Policy
CLASP
seeks to improve the economic conditions of America's low-income families.
League
of Women Voters
The
mission of the League of Women Voters is "to encourage the informed and
active participation of citizens in government."
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
National
Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
This
site contains many useful links to other sites.
Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA
is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services.
VETERANS
Veterans
Affairs
This
site is useful for veterans who are seeking information on how to claim
benefits.
Vietnam
Veteran's Home Page
This
site contains pictures, poems, and other information that is important
to Vietnam Veterans.
VIOLENCE
Family
Violence
Prevention Fund
This
site has information on domestic violence education, prevention, and public
policy reform.
VOLUNTEERISM
Action
Without Borders
This
site has links to volunteer opportunities, events, and more.
UN
International Year of Volunteers
This
site is useful for people hoping to do volunteer work.
Last Update: October 4, 2006