Sociology & Social Work Research Guide: Reference Sources

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• Articles generally take 2-3 business days to receive; they are delivered digitally.
  • Before requesting, check to see if articles from the journal are available in one of our databases. 
• Ebooks are rarely available via InterLibrary Loan. 
  • Ebook chapters may be more readily obtained than an entire book. Specify chapters/page numbers when possible.
• Books take a minimum of 7-10 business days to receive.
  • Loan periods and renewal availability vary by lending library; overdue charges will apply.
• Please note that processing may be delayed during PLNU breaks and holidays.

Welcome to the Sociology, Social Work, Family Sciences (SSWFS), and Criminal Justice Research Guide! If you have further questions, contact librarian Robin Lang, visit the Research Help Desk in Ryan Library, or chat with a librarian online using the Ask a Librarian box (below).

Use this guide to locate:

• Reference Sources (see below)
• Books                                                                          
• Articles and Databases
• Citation Help

The following titles are encyclopedias and dictionaries representative of sources found in the Reference Area in print and online as ebooks. Access to ebooks requires a PLNU OneLogin. More books on sociology, social work, family sciences, and criminal justice are in the 300-399 call number range on the 2rd Floor of Ryan Library. Contact librarian Robin Lang with any questions.

The Journal of Human Trafficking is now available online through Ryan Library. You can use this link, or search the title in WorldCat, our catalog, or in the Journals Directory.