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In addition to our subject guide on Social Work, there are numerous excellent materials located in the library.
Most material in Sociology have call numbers beginning with HM-HV
See a map for the location in the library of material in Social Work.
The HM-HV classification is sub-divided into many asspects of sociology including social work. For example:
HM Sociology (General)
HN Social History and Conditions, Social Problems, Social reform
HQ The Family, Marriage, Women
HS Societies: secret, benevolent, etc.
HT Communities, Classes, Races
HV Social Pathology, Social and Public Welfare, Criminology
Use the online library catalog to identify and locate books and journals on social work in the library. You can search for specific information by author or title, or subject. Search by keyword for a broader search. The Library of Congress Subject Headings, an index located in the reference area, can help you get the most information from your subject searches.(How to use LC's subject headings). Most of the material will be found in the main collection of the McKillop Library on the third floor. Some usefull subject headings are:
DICTIONARIES AND ENCYCLOPEDIAS
REF - The Reference area is located on the first floor of McKillop Library. Reference materials do not circulate, but you are welcome to make photocopies. There two photocopiers near the elevator on the first floor. Ask at the Reference Desk, call 341-2289, or submit a question online if you need assistance.
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Encyclopedia of Social Work
REF HV 35 .S6 1995
A comprehensive source with in-depth coverage of a broad range of social welfare issues. Articles followed by lists of references and sources for further reading. Subject cross-references. Biographies of people from diverse backgrounds whose work influenced the field of social work. Complete index in the back of each volume. 3 volumes and 1997 supplement.
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The Social Work Dictionary
REF HV 12 .B37 1999
Definitions and descriptions of over 5,000 social work terms. Includes section on milestones in the field of social work and a copy of the NASW Code of Ethics.
ALMANACS AND HANDBOOKS
REF - The Reference area is located on the first floor of McKillop Library. Reference materials do not circulate, but you are welcome to make photocopies. There two photocopiers near the elevator on the first floor. Ask at the Reference Desk, call 341-2289, or submit a question online if you need assistance.
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Handbook of Clinical Social Work
REF HV 43 .H315 1983
For practitioners and students of clinical social work. Sections include Values, Ethics, and Legal Issues, and Theories for Producing Change. Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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Handbook of Empirical Social Work Practice
REF HV 43 .H316 1998
Includes assessment methods and effective interventions for mental disorders (vol. 1) and social problems and practice issues (vol. 2).
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The Handbook of Social Work Direct Practice
Main Collection: HV 40 .H2827 2000
Discussions of the juvenile justice system, ethics, and affective change are among the many articles on practical social work. Includes bibliographic references, author index and subject index.
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International Handbook on Social Work Theory and Practice
Main Collection: HV 40 .I55 1997
Articles relevant to international social justice and the meaning of social work around the world.
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Kids Count Data Book
REF HQ 792 .U5 K53 2002
State and national profiles relating to children and poverty. Graphs, maps, rankings. Latest annual information also available online at http://www.aecf.org/kidscount/kc2002/.
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Professional Writing for the Human Services
REF HV 41 .P759 1993
A style guide from NASW Press. Clearly written to help you add polish to your reports and papers. Includes coverage of basic writing techniques and how to use graphics. Has an excellent library literature search section.
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Social Work Almanac
REF HV 90 .G53 1995
Statistics related to social problems. Presented in charts and tables, highlighting such issues as crime and homelessness. Lists HUD's definitions of substandard housing.
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Social Work Education : a Bibliography
REF Z 7164 .C4 L49
Literature in social work education, including books, periodicals and government documents. Author and subject indexes
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Social Work Speaks
REF HV 88 .N118
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Official Policy Statements.
DIRECTORIES
REF - The Reference area is located on the first floor of McKillop Library. Reference materials do not circulate, but you are welcome to make photocopies. There two photocopiers near the elevator on the first floor. Ask at the Reference Desk, call 341-2289, or submit a question online if you need assistance.
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Rhode Island Directory of Human Service Agencies
REF HV 98 .R4 R455 1995
Information about non-profit organizations and government agencies in Rhode Island. Short descriptions of services offered, hours, including a service locator index. Very comprehensive. Update pages are in the front of the book.
JOURNALS/PERIODICALS (Selected)
The current issues of journals in the library are located on the first floor. Older issues are located on the second floor in bound (book) format or as microform located on the first floor.
All the Social Work journals available in library are listed in our A to Z Serials List.
A selected list of print journals available in the library:
LOCATION OF SOCIAL WORK MATERIAL IN THE LIBRARY
Maps of much of the social work material in the library.
Ask at the Reference Desk, call 401.341.2289, or
submit a question
online if you need assistance.
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