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1. Find Overviews & Books

Use these sources to find background information about your topic and bibliographies to help you get started with your research.

Encyclopedia of Social Work
Call Number: Ref HV35 .S6

Five College Catalog
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WorldCat
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2. Locate Articles

PsycINFO. 1887+
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Social Work Abstracts. 1966+

Social Work Basic Resources
Find more suggested article databases and other resources

Social Work Advanced Resources
Specialized social work resources


 

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