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The following databases are some of the most useful for social work materials. Use them to find journal articles on a topic. Access, from inside and outside of the university, is via the university library catalogue, using your university network username and password. Alternatively you can use your library borrower number and PIN.
Some databases will provide the full text of journal articles, while others will provide references and/or abstracts.
Check the library catalogue to see if the journals containing articles you find in searches are available. Not all the items you find will be in stock, but you can order items through the Interlibrary Loan service via the catalogue. You can also use other university libraries.
To look at a full list of databases go to the Electronic Databases A-Z list on the library web pages.
- Academic Search Complete
- CareKnowledge
This is a practice-focused research tool that students, academics and qualified social workers use extensively to develop their skills and knowledge. Compiled from a wide range of resources, CareKnowledge brings together the latest social care information into one database. This enables academics and students to keep their knowledge up to date and to research specific areas. The database contains journals articles, in-house commentaries, special reports, Government documents and more.
- Ebscohost Electronic Journals Service
Provides access to many of the University's online journals; enables searching in the title, abstract and full text, and downloading of articles from journals in all subject areas. Titles such as Journal of Social Work
- IBSS (International Bibliography of the Social Sciences)
This is one of the largest and most comprehensive social science databases in the world with access to over 2 million records. Current data is taken from over 2800 international social science journals and around 7000 books per year. Abstracts are available for up to 60% of the journals covered.
- IngentaConnect
- Lexis Library
- PsycINFO
This database summarizes the world's serial and book literature in psychology and related disciplines and is compiled and produced by the American Psychological Association.
- Science Direct
- Social Care Online
This online resource has access to the UK 's most complete range of information and research on all aspects of social care. The database is updated daily and contains materials about all aspects of social care, from fostering, to mental health, to human resources and more. Some items are available full text.
- SwetsWise
Access to the full text version of over 300 journals taken by London Metropolitan University Journals including British Journal of Social Work, Cultural Studies, European Journal of Women's Studies, Modern Law Review and many more.
Newspapers & Current Affairs
Database Online Tutorials
- Library Tutorials
Each tutorial takes about 20 minutes to complete and cover most of the main databases and the library catalogue.
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