Social Work: Find Articles & More

Background information gives you a general overview of a topic and is a great way to find keywords and learn basic concepts. You can use one of the databases or encyclopedias listed below. 

Academic articles contain original research on a narrow topic. They are usually peer-reviewed and are published in scholarly journals. 

To find articles on your topic, use keywords to search in one of the databases listed below. For additional help, check out our tutorial on finding scholarly / peer-reviewed articles.

If the article you want isn't available in full text you can request it for free from Interlibrary Loan. 

Scholarly books are much longer than articles and they provide more depth and context. You can find physical books or e-books using the search box below. Try searching by subject, keyword, author, or title. 

If you would like to browse the library's collection of physical books, check out the following call numbers.

NOTE: The main Library of Congress Subject Heading for social work is "social service" (not "social work").

See Additional Library of Congress Subject Headings: Public Welfare HV1-HV9960; Charities HV1-HV4959

NOTE: Most textbooks are held behind the Circulation Desk in Cravens Library - 4th Floor.