Web resources
scholarly databases
Students can access these subscription-based databases through the library's e-resources webpage.
SocINDEX with Full Text
Begin a search for journal articles in this EBSCO database, which includes full-text sociology articles from 1908 to present for 860 journals, as well as select books and conference papers. Use the subject terms feature to find authorized headings before running a search for best results. Searches can be combined with other EBSCO journal databases like Academic Search Complete.
JSTOR
This scholarly journal database has a large collection of sociology journals. Searches are by keyword. The "items citing this item" link in the right pane is especially useful for students conducting a literature review.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Use this database to find short entries from specialized encyclopedias and other reference texts. This resource is useful to students seeking a general overview or introduction to a topic before starting their in-depth research. Entries often include reference lists or suggested reading lists.
websites
Click on the names below to access these recommended public websites.
The HUD USER Database
This searchable database contains abstracts and citations to thousands of articles, books, and reports related to housing policy and urban development issues.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2012). Bibliographic database. Retrieved from
http://www.huduser.org/portal/bibliodb/pdrbibdb.html
United States Interagency Council on Homelessness
This independent government agency coordinates efforts to combat homelessness among multiple federal agencies and the private sector. Its website provides access to the abstracts of 200 studies relevant to homelessness, searchable by topic and keyword. Also includes useful fact sheets, web links, videos, and webinars.
United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.usich.gov/
This independent government agency coordinates efforts to combat homelessness among multiple federal agencies and the private sector. Its website provides access to the abstracts of 200 studies relevant to homelessness, searchable by topic and keyword. Also includes useful fact sheets, web links, videos, and webinars.
United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.usich.gov/
National Alliance to End Homelessness
This influential advocacy nonprofit provides data and research aimed to influence public policy on homelessness. It is the producer of the useful State of Homelessness in America 2012 report, and its website provides access to its library of research.
National Alliance to End Homelessness. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.endhomelessness.org
This influential advocacy nonprofit provides data and research aimed to influence public policy on homelessness. It is the producer of the useful State of Homelessness in America 2012 report, and its website provides access to its library of research.
National Alliance to End Homelessness. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.endhomelessness.org
National Coalition for the Homeless
This nonprofit organization is one of the largest advocacy groups for homeless people in the United States. Its website includes fact sheets with statistical information, reports, manuals, directories, and advocacy information.
National Coalition for the Homeless. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.nationalhomeless.org/
This nonprofit organization is one of the largest advocacy groups for homeless people in the United States. Its website includes fact sheets with statistical information, reports, manuals, directories, and advocacy information.
National Coalition for the Homeless. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.nationalhomeless.org/
National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty
This legal organization seeks to end homelessness within the context of its social causes through policy advocacy, litigation, and education. The publications available for download include reports, fact sheets, legislation, and legal documents.
National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty. (2012). Publications. Retrieved from http://www.nlchp.org
/publications.cfm?TAB=0&FA=0
This legal organization seeks to end homelessness within the context of its social causes through policy advocacy, litigation, and education. The publications available for download include reports, fact sheets, legislation, and legal documents.
National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty. (2012). Publications. Retrieved from http://www.nlchp.org
/publications.cfm?TAB=0&FA=0
Homelessness Resource Center
This knowledge-sharing website maintained by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration provides access to a searchable library of more than 9,000 digital resources. Topics include homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and more.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Homelessness
resource center. Retrieved from http://homeless.samhsa.gov/Default.aspx
This knowledge-sharing website maintained by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration provides access to a searchable library of more than 9,000 digital resources. Topics include homelessness, substance abuse, mental illness, and more.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration. (2012). Homelessness
resource center. Retrieved from http://homeless.samhsa.gov/Default.aspx