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AMBS |
Social Work
- Resources for AMBS students in the social work dual-degree programs at Andrews University.
Books (Library catalogs and online books)
| James White Library Andrews University |
Comprehensive resources for research in social work. Select this link for remote access to the White Library catalog and other resources. Andrews University librarians can assist with remote access. |
| AMBS Library Catalog | Books, tapes, videos, electronic texts in the
AMBS Library and other PALNI libraries. To search all PALNI libraries,
change the "Location" box
in the keyword search to "All
PALNI Libraries".
The AMBS Library collection is limited in the area of social work. However, AMBS students may may request materials from other PALNI libraries through interlibrary loan. If convenient, an AMBS student may go to any PALNI library and check out materials. |
| Goshen College Library | The Goshen College Library supports a social work major. |
| WorldCat | Books and other materials in libraries around the world. Items identified in WorldCat may be requested through interlibrary loan. |
| NetLibrary | Search the NetLibrary ebook collection for online books on social work topics. You must create a user account (directions) at a computer on the AMBS campus in order to use this service from off campus. |
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Academic Search Premier:
Indexing and full text journal articles in all subject areas including
social work.
The ATLA Religion Database:Religious perspectives on social work topics. Indexing articles, essays in books and book reviews. Some full text journal articles.
Medicine and health databases: - MEDLINE (index
prepared by the National Library of Medecine)
Biomedical Reference Collection: Basic (100 full text journals)
Health Business FullTEXT (130 full text journals)
HealthSource: Consumer Edition (190 full text journals + indexing of 200 more titles)
Journal Articles including Full Text
| EBSCOhost Research Databases | A collection
of databases that provide indexing and full text of scholarly journal
articles. Particularly recommended for social work: |
| OCLC FirstSearch: Specialized Resources | Contemporary Women's Issues (CWI): Full text articles on women's issues including health, human rights, and legal status. Select "CWI" from the drop-down list of databases. |
Other Internet Resources
| Social Work Subject Guide | A guide to social work databases and web links provided by James White Library, Andrews University. |
| Social Work Access Network | Links to conferences, associations and resources. |
| information for practice | News and new scholarship for social workers. |
Professional Associations
| National Association of Social Workers |
The National Association of Social Workers works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies. Site includes a Student Center with educational resources and information. |
| North American Association of Christians in Social Work | NACSW supports the integration of Christian faith and professional social work practice in the lives of its members, the profession and the church, promoting love and justice in social service and social reform. |
Suggestions for improvement? Please send to Eileen Saner