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Library Reference Desk
(563)-333-6245 / librefdesk@sau.edu
Social Work Librarian
Alison Tollas
(563)-333-6244 / TollasAlison@sau.edu
SAU Library Website
https://www.sau.edu/library
Library Central
Library Central is a good place to search for print and online books available at SAU Library.
Search tip: when searching for books, try switching the setting in the Advanced Search form from "SAU Library" to "Partner Libraries (TRAC)." This allows you to search for print books available at other Iowa libraries that you can request.
Background and Reference Information
Use the resources below to find encyclopedia and overview articles about a topic.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowThis background and reference database contains over 1,200 encyclopedias, handbooks, and other reference works. Contains nearly 3,500,000 full-text articles and/or chapters. Think of it as a Wikipedia you can use in your papers!
- Encyclopedia of Social WorkThis encyclopedia from the National Association of Social Workers Press and Oxford University Press has 800+ overview articles on key topics ranging from international issues to ethical standards.
- Oxford Dictionary of Social Work and Social CareContains 1500+ encyclopedia articles from Oxford University Press covering social work theories, methods, policies, organizations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics such as health and education.