DATABASES

Criminal 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 (Includes full text)
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 (Includes full text)
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.
 

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

Social Work Examination Services: Comprehensive Review Notes for State Social Work License Examinations: Masters Level, Advanced Generalist, Clinical. Brookline, MA : Social Work Examination Services, c2008. (LC TT) Reserve HV40.52.S93 2008

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, 2008. (LC TT) Reserve HV35.S6

Handbook of Psychiatric Measures. Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association, c2000.
(LC) Reserve +RC473.P78 A46 2000

Handbook of Social Work in Health and Aging. New York: Oxford University Press, 2006.
(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

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

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.

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Alliance for National Renewal
This is a national civic league program that includes participation by more than 180 community-building organizations.
 

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.
 

Growth House, Inc.
This is a site that deals with end of life issues.
 

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.
 

American Red Cross
This site has the latest news concerning natural disasters.  The graphics are very well done.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Foundation Center
This is a comprehensive site which has an online librarian available to answer questions.
 

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
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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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

Catholic Charities USA
The site gives information about the mission of the organization, how to contribute, and the history of the organization.
 

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.
 

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."
 

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 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.
 

Family Violence Prevention Fund
This site has information on domestic violence education, prevention, and public policy reform.
 

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.