Key databases
- SocINDEX with Full TextAcademic journals, abstracts, books and conference papers. Coverage includes gender studies, criminal justice, social psychology, religion, racial studies, and social work.
- Social Science Premium CollectionIndex and full text database covering the social sciences, including politics, public policy, sociology, social work, anthropology, criminology, linguistics, library science, and education. Includes journal articles, books and dissertations.
- Social Work AbstractsIndex and abstract database of social work, social welfare and other related journals from 1977 to the present. It covers topics such as homelessness, AIDS, child and family welfare, aging, substance abuse, legislation, and community organization.
- PsycINFOScholarly literature in the psychological, social, behavioral, and health sciences. Extensive coverage from the 1800's to present. Content includes journal articles, book chapters and reviews, theses, editorials and literature reviews.
Databases for further research
- CINAHL CompleteComprehensive source of full text journal articles for nursing, midwifery and allied health.
- InformitLarge collection of multiple Australian research databases including health, society, family studies, and social sciences.
- Social Work ToolkitA UK/Australian resource. Suitable for course and placement advice for the development of knowledge, core skills & confidence.
- Web of Science Core CollectionScholarly literature in the fields of science and technology, social science, and arts and humanities. Includes citation searching and metrics. Citations extend as far back as 1900. Includes journal articles, conferences, patents and books.
More databases for social work.
Videos
- KanopyCollection of popular and educational streaming videos.
- Counseling and Therapy in VideoVideos to assist in the study of social work, psychotherapy, psychology, and psychiatric counseling.
Ereference
- Encyclopedia of Social WorkAccess to 400 overview articles on key topics ranging from international issues to ethical standards. Updated regularly with new and revised articles.
- Credo ReferenceCollection of encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and other reference books as well as images, audio files, and videos. Topic Pages offer a starting point and pathways for further research. Includes The Macquarie Dictionary.
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Last reviewed: 30 January 2023