Library Resources for Social Work: Start Here
Getting Started in Social Work Research
Welcome to the GVSU Libraries guide to research in social work. On the pages tabbed above, you'll find resources tailored to specific research needs. The DSM-5-TR is available online! Are you curious about What Research Is? Check out this GVSU Libraries video!
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DatabasesDatabases contain multiple journals with scholarly articles written about social work.
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Recommended JournalsSearching by journal is great for exploring specific topics covered by particular journals and keeping up with new scholarship in a focused area.
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Demographics/StatsHow to find local and national demographic and statistical information.
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PolicyHow to find local, state, and national policies and policy articles/analyses.
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GrantsHow to find funders and grant opportunities.
Citation Tools
Zotero
GVSU University Libraries recommends Zotero, a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research.
- Add content from your web browser with a single click
- Store PDFs, images, audio and video files, and webpage snapshots
- Organize your resources in collections and subcollections
- Create accurate citations
- Access your work on multiple devices
- Share resources with individuals or groups
Visit their website to download Zotero for free, learn more, or get help.
Need to just create quick bibliographies? Try ZoteroBib, a a free service that helps you quickly create a bibliography in any citation style.
EndNote Basic
You can create a free EndNote Basic account using your GVSU email. EndNote Basic offers:
- Online Access
- Cite While You Write plugins
- Storage for 2Gb of files and 50,000 references
- Over 3,300 bibliographic styles
Visit the EndNote Basic website to create a free account or get help.
They also have video tutorials on using EndNote Basic.
Mendeley
Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network that can help you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.
- Automatically generate bibliographies
- Collaborate easily with other researchers online
- Easily import papers from other research software
- Find relevant papers based on what you’re reading
- Access your papers from anywhere online
Visit Mendeley's website to create your free account or get support.
For further assistance, view the Getting Started Guide or check out the videos and tutorials at the Mendeley support center.
Social Work Librarian
Social Work APA Resources
- Last Updated: Sep 12, 2025 8:43 AM
- URL: https://libguides.gvsu.edu/socialwork