Social Work
A guide to selected ASU Library resources for all students taking social work related courses
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Social work profession
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ASU School of Social WorkWe provide broad access to high-quality social work education, promote an inclusive learning community, conduct community-engaged and action-oriented research and serve communities to advance social justice.
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National Association of Social WorkersLots of information for social workers.
Quick links for frequently used social work resources
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Encyclopedia of Social Work
Find peer-reviewed articles on various social work topics, including policy, research, practice, and theory, continuously updated by leading scholars to reflect the latest developments.
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Family Studies Abstracts
Covers the major journals in the field of family studies; topics include marriage, divorce, family therapy, children, parenthood, and more.
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Oxford Bibliographies: Social Work
An up-to-date and reliable starting point for research in social work, providing a curated filter to the vast and growing literature in the field.
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Social Services AbstractsCoverage: 1980+
Maximum Concurrent Users: Unlimited
This database covers current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, including, but not limited to, welfare services, social education & practice, community & mental health services, poverty, homelessness, social & health policy, and welfare services. Included are abstracts of journal articles, dissertations, and citations to book reviews. -
Social Work Abstracts
Indexes and abstracts scholarly and professional journals covering all aspects of social work, including theory, practice, social issues, and human services, with coverage dating back to 1965.