CNSA Library Research at MSUM Library

Fall, 2005

Library Web Site -- http://www.mnstate.edu/library

I. Find Books: Online Catalog –WebPALS http://www.pals.msus.edu/ 

II. Finding Journals

Print

Higher Education Abstracts (1984-2002) [Stopped receiving in 2002.] [Abstracts]  Location: Abstracts, 1st Floor.

Online/Electronic

A. ERIC Includes Resources in Education (microfiche documents) and Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE). Available  via Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA), together with Sociological Abstracts and Social Services Abstracts.

B. Wilson Web.

Wilson OmniFile Full Text, Mega Edition is a multi-disciplinary database providing the complete content - indexing, abstracts, and full text - from six of Wilson's full-text databases: General Science Full Text, Humanities Full Text, Education Full Text, Readers' Guide Full Text, Social Sciences Full Text, and Wilson Business Full Text.  Access via http://hwwilsonweb.com/ 

C.  EBSCO.

Academic Search Premiere; Business Source Premiere; Regional Business News; and MasterFile Premiere.  Many full-text articles in a variety of subjects.

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost 

D. PsycINFO. From the American Psychological Association, contains citations and summaries of articles from 1500 journals, plus books, chapters, dissertations, and technical reports in psychology and related fields, published worldwide from 1887-present. Access via Proquest:

http://www.csa.com/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=msus&access=msus23&db=psycinfo-set-c 

E. FirstSearch. http://firstsearch.oclc.org/FSIP 

F. Sociological Abstracts (Online) --formerly Sociofile

Latest research in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. The database draws information from an international selection of over 2,600 journals and other serials publications, plus conference papers, books, and dissertations. Includes: Community development; Culture and social structure; Demography and human biology; Environmental interactions; Evaluation research; Family and social welfare; History and theory of sociology; Management and complex organizations; Mass phenomena and political interactions; Methodology and research technology; Policy, planning, forecast and speculation; Radical sociology; Rural and urban sociology; Economic development; Social development; Social differentiation; Social psychology and group interaction; Sociology of the arts, business, education; Health and medicine and law; Religion and science; Studies in violence and power; Welfare services; and Women's studies.  Access via Cambridge Scientific Abstracts

G. Social Services Abstracts

Current research focused on the following: social welfare, social policy, and community development. Major areas of subject coverage include: Community development; Crisis intervention; Evaluation research; The family and social welfare; Gerontology; Policy, planning, forecasting; Poverty and homelessness; Professional issues in social work; Social development; Social work education; Support groups/networks; Violence, abuse, neglect; and Welfare services.  Access via Cambridge Scientific Abstracts

H. Gale Professional Collection

Part of the Gale/IAC databases suite, the Professional Collection is a custom selection of more than 300 full-text journals for educators that is updated daily and provides 24-hour access from school or home. It offers balanced coverage for any professional educator in the following areas: arts and humanities; child and adolescent psychology and development; drug and alcohol abuse; health/nutrition/fitness; learning disabilities; literature; school law; science and technology; social sciences; and sports/athletic training.   Access via:  http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/mnamoor?db=SP00 

I  JSTOR Full Text Journals Online. http://www.jstor.org 

Full text, scanned PDF journal articles in a variety of fields.

J. ScienceDirect.  It isn't just about Science. Many full-text articles from journals such as Contemporary Educational Psychology; Higher Education Policy; The Internet and Higher Education; Patient Education and Counseling; Studies in Educational Evaluation; Addictive Behaviors; Eating Behaviors, and more.

http://www.sciencedirect.com 

 

Please try this new resource -- 

A to Z Online Serials Directory -- http://atoz.ebsco.com/home.asp?Id=msum 

Type in a word from a journal title or a full journal name and link to full text availability in one of MSUM's periodicals databases.

 

III. Government Publications & Tracking Legislation

Tracking Legislation:

THOMAS. http://thomas.loc.gov  -- Great for tracking legislation.

Minnesota State Legislature -- http://www.leg.state.mn.us/ 

North Dakota State Legislature -- http://www.state.nd.us/lr/ 

IV. Statistical Information

Statistical Abstract of the United States [Ref/HA/202/.A4] annual gov. publication. Also available online at -- http://www.census.gov/statab/www/ 

College Access and Affordability (Susan Choy) [U.S. DOCS. ED 1.109/2-2:14] -- Ask at the Gov. Docs. Desk

The Condition of Education. 2005. [REF. L112 .N377a]  From the NCES (National Center for Educational Statistics). Also available online at -- http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/  Integrated collection of the indicators and analyses published in The Condition of Education 2000–2005. Some indicators may have been updated since they appeared in print

World Education Report. [REF. L10 .W684]

SEARCHING TIP: Also try searching in WebPALS and doing a "keyword" or "subject heading keyword" search for your topic, such as "higher education" and limiting by adding "statistics" to your search.

V. Reference Sources in Counseling/Student Affairs (including Testing Resources)

Dictionary of Counseling. [REF. BF637.C6 B444 1994]

Licensure Requirements for Professional Counselors.  American Counseling Association. [REF BF 80.8 L53 2001]

The International Encyclopedia of Education. 2nd ed. [Ref/LB/15/.I569/1994]

Utilize the Index (last volume) to find information on your topic. Includes a chapter on "School ‘Related Services’ Personnel" that includes information for counselors.

Educator's Desk Reference.  2002.  [REF LB 1028.27 U6 F74 2002]

Encyclopedia of Educational Research. 6th ed. [Ref/LB/15/.E48/1992]

Most comprehensive encyclopedia for education and educational services. Utilize the index (last volume) to save time. Volume 1, pp. 184-190, contains a chapter on "College and University Counseling."

Encyclopedia of Higher Education. [REF. LB15 .E49 1992]

Almanac of Higher Education [REF. LA226 .A556]

Encyclopedia of Human Intelligence. [Ref/BF/431/.E59/1994]

Encyclopedia of Human Behavior. [Ref/BF/31/.E5/1994]

Tests: A comprehensive reference for assessments in psychology, education, and business. 5th ed. [REF. BF176.T43 2003]

Easy-to-use reference work which gives short descriptions of tests and assessment measures for professionals in psychology, education, and business.

Test Critiques. [Ref/BF/176/.T419/1985]

Multi-volume set, similar to Tests, but much more comprehensive.

Test Locators - Try them! 

use
http://buros.unl.edu/buros/jsp/search.jsp  &
http://www.ets.org/testcoll/index.htmll 

Mental Measurements Yearbook (Buros Institute). [Ref/Z/5814/.P8/B932]

Also known as Buros, this is the standard reference source for finding mental measurement/assessment/testing information.

Gale’s Career Guidance System. Software. REF. SOFTWARE HF5381 .G34

Career Guide to Industries (Bureau of Labor Statistics) REF. HF5381.A1 C3

Occupational Outlook Handbook [REF HF 5381 .A1 036]. Also available online at:  http://www.bls.gov/oco 

VI.  Internet Sites:  Counseling & Student Affairs: WWW Resources

Visit the library’s Instructional Resources site related to Counseling and Student Affairs:

http://www.mnstate.edu/library/instruct/csa.htm

 

VII. Interlibrary Loan:

We can obtain books and copies of articles from other libraries for you. Request Interlibrary Loan via WebPALS http://www.pals.msus.edu  by clicking on the "Submit ILL Request" button.

VIII. See also:

The following are recent publications related to CNSA that may be of interest:

An Introduction to Multicultural Counseling. [BF 637.C6L415 1999]

Appraisal Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals. [BF176 .D78 2000]

Assessment Practice in Student Affairs: An Applications Manual. [LB 2342 .92 .S35 2001]

NEW: Assessing and treating culturally diverse clients : a practical guide / Freddy A. Paniagua. [ BF637.C6P264 2005 ]

NEW:  The Accountable School Counselor.  [LB 1027.5.L572 2005 ]

Beginning your journey: A guide for new professionals in student affairs. Ed., Marilyn J. Amey and Lori M. Reesor. 1998 [LB2342.9 .B45 1998]

Bridges to Student Success: Exemplary Programs, 2000. (NASPA). [LC4820 .B75 2000]

Careers in counseling and human services. Ed., Brooke B. Collison, Nancy J. Garfield. 1996 [BF637.C6 C325 1996]

College Counseling: Issues and Strategies for a New Millennium. [LB2343 .C3293 2000]

Different Voices: Gender and Perspective in Student Affairs Administration. [LB 2342.9 D54 1994]

Faculty advising examined : enhancing the potential of college faculty as advisors. [LB 2343.F33 2003 ]

Foundations of student affairs practice [electronic resource] : how philosophy, theory, and research strengthen educational outcomes / Florence A. Hamrick.  Electronic book:  http://www.netLibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1& bookid=82051  

Multicultural issues in counseling : new approaches to diversity. Ed., Courtland C. Lee. 1997 [BF637.C6 M84 1997]

Student Services: A Handbook for the Profession. Ed. Susan Komives, et al. 2003. 4th edition. [LB2342.9 .K65 2003]

 

 

 

Note: When searching WebPALS, the following SUBJECT HEADINGS may be of use:

Student affairs services

Student counselors

College student development

Educational tests and measurements

Counseling in higher education

  

IX. Selected Journals Relevant to Counseling/Student Affairs at MSUM Library

The following is a sampling of journal titles we currently carry that relate to Counseling & Student Affairs. The most current issues will be behind the Periodicals/Government Documents Desk on the 1st floor.  To see if MSUM has a journal in online/electronic format -- try MSUM's new A to Z Serials service:

1991-six months ago -- British Journal of Guidance and Counseling -- Available via EBSCO Academic Search Premiere

1993 - present. Contemporary Educational Psychology. Available via ScienceDirect at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/0361476X

1990 - 6 months ago.  Career Development Quarterly. Available via EBSCO Business Source Premiere

1979- Counseling and values.  Also available 1990-present in EBSCO Academic Search Premiere

1969- The Counseling Psychologist

1994 - Counseling and Clinical Psychology. Available via EBSCO Academic Search Premiere

1993- Counseling and human development

1990 - 6 months ago.  Counseling Psychology Quarterly. Available via EBSCO Academic Search Premiere

1990 - 6 months ago. Counselor Education and Supervision.  Available via EBSCO Academic Search Premiere

1967-1997 Elementary & School Guidance and Counseling

1990-2001 Families in Society

1984- Journal of counseling and development : JCD [Archives for JCD available online at -- http://www.counseling.org/publications/JCD.htm ]

1988- Journal of college student development

1963- NASPA journal

1988- Initiatives

1963-1997 The school counselor

1984- Measurement and evaluation in counseling and development

1966- Journal of counseling psychology

1997- Professional school counseling

1964- Journal of educational measurement

1989-1995 Journal of the freshman year experience

1981- Journal for Specialists in Group Work

1997 - present. Patient Education and Counseling. Available via ScienceDirect at http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/07383991

Brittney Goodman, Interim Director of Instructional Resources, goodmanb@mnstate.edu, 477-2923

This page available at -- http://www.mnstate.edu/library/instruct/cnsa.htm

Updated:08/24/05, goodmanb@mnstate.edu