Social Work

Gale eBooks

A searchable collection of ebooks, most of which are encyclopedias and other reference materials. Great for background information on a topic.

Online Resources

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias

Why use them?  Dictionaries and encyclopedias are important sources that provide valuable background information on your research topic.  This information may help you narrow down your research topic.  These sources also recommend additional books and articles relating to your topic.

Print Encyclopedias