Library Resources for Social Work: Start Here
A guide to library resources and websites.
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 is available online! Are your curious about What Research Is? Check out this GVSU Libraries video!
- DatabasesDatabases contain multiple journals with scholarly articles written about social work.
- Recommended JournalsSearching by journal is great for exploring specific topics covered by particular journals and keeping up with new scholarship in a focused area.
- Demographics/StatsHow to find local and national demographic and statistical information.
- PolicyHow to find local, state, and national policies and policy articles/analyses.
- GrantsHow to find funders and grant opportunities.
GVSU-Supported Tools
These tools will require you to create an account in order to use their services.
- ZoteroBibfree service to help people quickly create bibliographies
- Endnote BasicAccess online, includes Cite While You Write. 50,000 reference storage; 3300+ bibliographic styles; 2GB of file storage
- Mendeleyresearch paper/bibliography manager; free download
- ZoteroRegister to create a login & password for web access; download to your personal device (& sync items).
Social Work Librarian
Social Work APA Resources
Subjects: Social Work
- Last Updated: May 20, 2025 10:37 AM
- URL: https://libguides.gvsu.edu/socialwork
