Reference Wiki for Social Problems in the Workplace

 Wiki Hint:  Use the right mouse click on any hyperlink to open the web page in a new window.

Finding Books & E-Books

CAVALOG is the library’s catalog.  CAVALOG  is used to find books, e-books, videos, DVDs and other materials.   Access points are word/phrase, author, title, subject, and series.  

• Connect to CAVALOG
• To find e-books use the Search limits and set location to Internet.   How to:  CAVALOG e-books.ppt

Finding Articles

The primary periodical databases, Business Source Premier is available by selecting the Business subject link from the Databases tab on the Library's homepage*.    Secondary periodical databases, Academic Search Premier, SocIndex, are also available.   See the Information Sheet for  hints to maximize your searching: Database Tips OMB 2007.doc 

• Business Source Premier:  Learn more about the database.    (Use the scholarly peer reviewed limiter)
   
• Academic Search Premier:   Learn more about the database. View a tutorial.  (Use the scholarly peer reviewed limiter)  

• SocIndex: Learn more about the database  (Create your own EbscoHost account to retain documents, searches, etc.)

• Wall Street Journal: Learn more about the database. 

 *Your Cabrini network username and password are used to access periodical databases remotely.  Please contact ITR (610-902-8366) if there are any problems connecting to the databases.  You can also get help online through ITR's Online Problem Reporting System.    

Finding Journals

To locate a specific journal such as, Business Week or Harvard Business Review use the library's Journals list; an A to Z list of available journals. 

• From the library's homepage select the Journals tab.  
• In the find box enter the title of the journal and select search.  
• The result list will provide information on locating the journal either in print* or electronic format. 
• Select the hyperlink for the preferred format and follow the links to locate the journal.  How to: Finding journals by title.ppt 

*Please note print journals can be obtained by visiting the library during regular hours.

Writing Helps

APA Style:   The preferred style for the Social Sciences. 

Style Guides: MLA, APA and others.  (Check with your instructor to make sure you're using the appropriate citation style)  

The Writing Center 

Using Other Libraries

Memberships in the SouthEastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE) and the Tri-State College Library Cooperative (TCLC) enable students to use resources from 40+ libraries in the tri-state area. Students enjoy borrowing privileges at all SEPCHE institutions simply by showing their Cabrini ID or proof of registration.  Cabrini students are also free to use the libraries at neighboring Eastern University and Valley Forge Military Academy and College.  Students may borrow materials from TCLC institutions with a Letter of Introduction.  A Letter Of Introduction can be obtained by emailing: library@cabrini.edu 

Information Literacy PresentationOMB Social Problems Research 2007.ppt