Sociology Resources @ Smith Library

The following sources provide authoritative information and starting points for research on Social Work. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather a first step. The reference staff is always pleased to assist in the use of any of the library's resources and services. 

CONSULS - This is where you can find books, journal & magazine titles (NOT individual articles), & media (DVDs, CDs, videos) in the library's collection by using the online catalog, CONSULS.

Research Databases - You can find articles, many in full-text, by searching in our subscription research databases. In addition to articles, these databases include references to book reviews and essays that are included in anthologies. This is usually a better place to start academic research than a general web search engine, such as Google or Yahoo.

Reference Resources – Encyclopedias, dictionaries and other reference books can be a good place to start a research project. They are designed to provide authoritative information and they can give you an overview of a new or unfamiliar topic. They can provide a bibliography of sources for further research, too. 

Websites of Interest for Sociology - There is a lot of interesting information on the web, but also a lot of misinformation which you do not want to use in an academic research project. Examine your web resources carefully - here are a few recommended sites to start with. Follow this link for help in evaluating websites.

Sociology Department Homepage

For more help, contact the library reference desk at 860-465-4699 (x54699 on campus) or toll-free at 1-877-587-8694, or fill out an email request form

Or, contact the library liaison for Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work) – Kris Jacobi, x5-4508, email jacobikr@easternct.edu