Library: Social Work Assistant: Best bets

Best bets for social work

Databases

Social Work Reference Center
Resources for social workers and mental health professionals.
Social Science Journals
The database includes over 570 titles, with more than 340 available in full text. ProQuest Social Science Journals provides information on hundreds of topics.
Psychology & Behavioral Sciences Collection
Includes articles from 410 full-text journal covering information concerning topics in emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational & experimental methods.
Academic Search Complete
This scholarly collection offers full-text coverage of information in many areas of academic study, including archaeology, area studies, astronomy, biology, chemistry, civil engineering, electrical engineering, ethnic and multicultural studies, food science and technology, general science, geography, geology, law, mathematics, mechanical engineering, music, physics, psychology, religion and theology, women's studies, and other fields.
Research Library (Proquest)
Provides one-stop access to a wide range of popular academic subjects and includes full-text access for thousands of titles, including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers.

Online encyclopedia of social work

Keywords to try

Searching GALILEO is a bit different than searching GOOGLE. It's tricky to find the right words to describe your topic. Persistence is key! If your first search doesn't bring the results you want, try another one with different words. Here are some keywords to try:

abuse
addiction
adoption
elders
advocate
consultation
depression
domestic violence
family
hospice
home care
recidivism
suicide
team
treatment
case management
counselor
human services
mental retardation
substance abuse
program specialist

Social Work Journals for ATC

Online Journals