Category Archives: Social Sciences

Research Starters – Education

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Marilee Birchfield

Overviews of topics sorted among twenty-four categories: Early Childhood Education, Public School Education, Adult Education, Special Education, Physical Education, Extended Learning, Service Learning, Education & the Law, School Administration & Policy, School Safety, Curriculum Organization, Politics, Government & Education, History … Continue reading →

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Social Work Abstracts – Backfile added

Posted on May 5, 2008 by Marilee Birchfield

Ebsco has added citations and abstracts from 1966 – present to the Social Work Abstracts database. The online version now includes all content in the print index Social Work Abstracts, back to the first volume and issue. Access this resource

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American Civil War Research Database

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Marilee Birchfield

The American Civil War Research Database is an online resource for researching the individuals, regiments, and battles of the American Civil War. Originally created by Historical Data Systems, Inc., the database contains indexed, searchable information on over 4 million soldiers … Continue reading →

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GreenFILE

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Marilee Birchfield

This freely accessible research database focuses on the relationship between human beings and the environment, with well-researched but accessible information on topics ranging from global warming to recycling to alternate fuel sources and beyond. Comprised of scholarly and general interest … Continue reading →

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Charleston Advisor

Posted on February 13, 2008 by Marilee Birchfield

The Charleston Advisor publishes critical reviews of online resources for libraries. To maintain a high level of accuracy and integrity, all reviews are peer-reviewed by experienced librarians. Access this resource

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Book Review Index Online Plus

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Marilee Birchfield

Comprehensive reference database for locating reviews of books, periodicals, books-on-tape and electronic media. Access this resource

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Educator's Reference Complete

Posted on January 29, 2008 by Marilee Birchfield

Educator’s Reference Complete is a selection of more than 450 full-text academic journals, hundreds of full-text reports, and many premier reference sources. Included content focuses on educational principles, child development and psychology, and best practices in education. Majority of the … Continue reading →

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History Resource Center: World

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Marilee Birchfield

History Resource Center: World is a comprehensive collection of award-winning reference, full-text articles from leading scholarly publications, an array of primary sources, and images, maps and charts which provide expansive geographic and chronlogic research materials for the study of world … Continue reading →

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Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

Posted on January 28, 2008 by Marilee Birchfield

Database of contemporary social issues with content structured to promote critical-thinking skills and information literacy. This online library that allows students to investigate current issues and topics from a number of perspectives. Access this resource 

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International Political Science Abstracts

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Marilee Birchfield

Backfile content has been added to our subscription to International Political Science Abstracts. The database now includes records from 1975 – present. access this resource

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