Finding Books & E-Books

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

 

 

Recommended Reference Books

These selected print books are available on the main floor in the Reference collection. 

 

 

The Blackwell encyclopedia of sociology   (Ref HM 425 .B53 2007) Sample view: Blackwell encyclopedia of sociology.pdf 

 

Encyclopedia of criminology   (Ref HV 6017 .E5295)  Sample view:  encyc_of_criminology.pdf                           

 

Encyclopedia of sociology    (Ref HM425 .E5 2000)  Sample view:   encyclopedia_of_sociology_1.pdf

 

International encyclopedia of the social & behavioral sciences  (Ref H41 .I58 2001) Sample view:Intl Encyc of Social and Behavioral Sci.pdf 

 

Social issues in America: An encyclopedia  (Ref HN 57 .S624) Sample view: social_issues_in_america_an_encyclopedia.pdf 

 

 

21st century sociology: a reference handbook   (Ref HM585 .A13 2007) Sample view: 21st Century Sociology.pdf 

 

 

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Finding Articles

The primary periodical databases, SocIndex, Science Direct: Social Sciences and Humanities,   and SAGE Journals are available by selecting the Social Sciences subject link from the Databases tab on the Library's homepage*.    Secondary periodical databases, PsycINFO and Academic Search Premier are also available.    

 

 

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

 

• Science Direct:  View a tutorial   (Use advanced search and limit the subject to Social Sciences)  

 

• SAGE Journals:   Learn more about the database   (Use advanced search mode) 

 

• Education Research Complete:  Learn more about the database    (Use the scholarly peer reviewed limiter)

 

• PsycINFO:     Learn more about the database    (Limit your search with terms like Sociology, Social problems...)

 

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

 

 

See the Information Sheet for tips on database searching:  Social Problems 2007.doc 

 

 

 

*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.   

 

 

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WEBSITES

 

The following sites are recommended for locating statistics and policy information.  You are encouraged to add other sites that you've found helpful.  

 

FedStats:                                 www.fedstats.gov

 

Department of Justice:           www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/

 

Electronic Policy Network:     http://movingideas.org/

 

Policy Archive:                         http://policyarchive.org/

 

Progressive Policy Institute:   www.ppionline.org/index.cfm

 

Policy Library:                          www.policylibrary.com/US/

 

 

Web Tips:

Use google in advanced search and add domain limiters:  .gov, .edu, .org 

 

Use search tools such as  iboogie or clusty for results grouped by subject.

 

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Writing Helps:

 

ASA style:   The preferred style for Sociology.  (Download the Writer's Guide) 

 

Style Guides: ASA, APA and others.  (Check with Dr. McKinley to make sure you're using the appropriate citation style)  

 

The Writing Center 

 

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Information Sheet: Social Problems 2007.doc 

 

Information Literacy Presentation:  Social problems 2007.ppt 

 

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Credits:

Academic Search Premier tutorial ©: EbscoHost  http://support.epnet.com/

Science Direct tutorial ©: Elsevier B.V. http://help.sciencedirect.com/robo/projects/sdhelp/tutorials/basic_search.html

ASA Style Writer's Guide Â©: Dr. Abel Scribe, PhD http://www.docstyles.com/