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Some data on government websites might be unavailable. Pulling mainly from the Data Rescue Project, the University of New Mexico is curating current information about the status of federal data and websites.

Here are quick links to UGA library databases that contain historical federal data sets: PolicyMap, Social Explorer, ICPSR

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Social Services Abstracts This link opens in a new window
On research in social work, human services, and related areas.
Social Services Abstracts provides references and abstracts of research on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, gerontology, and community development.
Included in the database is the searchable Thesaurus of Sociological Indexing Terms.
Social Work Abstracts This link opens in a new window
Find articles related to social work theory and practice, social services, and social problems.
Social Work Abstracts, produced by the National Association of Social Workers, this contains references dealing with all aspects of the social work field, including theory and practice, areas of service and social issues and problems.Social Work Abstracts offers extensive coverage of more than 450 social work and human services journals dating back to 1965.
PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
The major index for articles, books, chapters, dissertations, and reports in psychology. The American Psychological Association offers a YouTube playlist on using PsycINFO via EBSCOHost.
PsycINFO contains citations and summaries of journal articles, book chapters, books, and technical reports, as well as citations to dissertations, in the field of psychology and psychological aspects of related disciplines. Some articles are available in full text. Journal coverage includes international material selected from more than 1,700 periodicals from nearly 50 countries. The historic portion of the database comes from from three sources: Psychological Abstracts (1927-1966), Psychological Bulletin (1921-1926), and all journals published by the American Psychological Association plus the American Journal of Psychology from the first issue of volume 1, number 1 in November 1887.
Current chapter and book coverage includes worldwide English-language material published from 1987-present. Over 60,000 references are added annually.

PsycINFO online help:

PsycINFO Search Help/Training Center includes Search Tips and How-To's and a search guide specific to the EBSCOhost interface.
The APA also offers YouTube videos on how to use PsycINFO.
Social Science Citation Index (at Web of Knowledge) This link opens in a new window
Major index to articles in the social sciences.
Social Sciences Citation Index is a subset of Web of Science within Web of Knowledge. Web of Science also includes the Arts & Humanities Citation Index, Science Citation Index, Book Citation Index, and Conference Proceedings Citation Index. These databases may be searched separately, in any combination, or all at once.
Encyclopedia of Social Work This link opens in a new window
The Encyclopedia of Social Work contains concise essays on theory, social groups, social issues, and micro, mezzo, and macro practice, all from a social work perspective.
3 simultaneous user limit
The Encyclopedia of Social Work contains concise essays on theory, social groups, social issues, and micro, mezzo, and macro practice, all from a social work perspective. It also includes brief biographies of important figures in the field. Entries include references for further reading.

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Abstracts in Social Gerontology
Index to social gerontology literature.
Ageline
Index to social gerontology journals.
Encyclopedia of Social Work Best Bet
The Encyclopedia of Social Work contains concise essays on theory, social groups, social issues, and micro, mezzo, and macro practice, all from a social work perspective.
3 simultaneous user limit
Health Poll Database
Health-related public opinion poll questions and results
Kanopy Streaming
Kanopy is a streaming video platform with high-quality feature films, documentaries, and educational films. PLEASE NOTE: most Kanopy licenses last one year. If you plan to use a film for a class, check with the Media Department to confirm that the film will still be under license on the date needed.
ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Full Text (formerly Dissertation Abstracts) Featured
Dissertations and theses from academic institutions around the world, including UGA beginning with Fall 2019. Earlier UGA theses and dissertations are in the 'Electronic Theses & Dissertations' database.
Psychotherapy Video Library
Psychotherapy and counseling videos
PsycINFO Best Bet
The major index for articles, books, chapters, dissertations, and reports in psychology. The American Psychological Association offers a YouTube playlist on using PsycINFO via EBSCOHost.
Sage Research Methods Best Bet New
Sage Research Methods supports research at all levels by providing material to guide users through every step of the research process.
Social Science Citation Index (at Web of Knowledge) Best Bet
Major index to articles in the social sciences.
Social Services Abstracts Best Bet
On research in social work, human services, and related areas.
Social Work Abstracts Best Bet
Find articles related to social work theory and practice, social services, and social problems.
SocINDEX with Full Text
Index and abstracts to articles in sociology.
Sociological Abstracts
Index and abstracts to articles in sociology.

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