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Welcome!
Use this guide to find library resources for Sociology:
- Evaluating Scholarly or Popular Sources
- Picking a Topic & Research Question
- Building a Search Strategy
- Books
- Articles
- Using Sources
- Citing APA
Use the quick links below or click each page for detailed help.
Search the Library Catalog
Quick Links
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SocINDEX with Full TextThis resource offers comprehensive coverage of sociology, encompassing all sub-disciplines and closely related areas of study. In addition to nearly 900 full-text journals, SocINDEX with Full Text also contains informative abstracts for more than 1,500 "core" coverage journals dating as far back as 1895. (VIVA)
Searching Sociology Databases
The best database for sociology is SocINDEX with Full Text, but you may also want to add specialized databases to your search:
- Women’s Studies International
- Family Studies Abstracts
- LGBTQ+ Source
- Race Relations Abstracts
- Urban Studies Abstracts
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts
- Religion and Philosophy Collection
- Violence & Abuse Abstracts
Click the SocINDEX link above, then [Choose Databases].
Statistics & Maps
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Statistical Abstract of the United States (ProQuest)Statistics on social, political, and economic conditions in the United States. (NVCC)
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Social ExplorerGain deep insights into any area of interest - down to a city block, with stunning visualizations and built-in data. Use Social Explorer to visualize and interact with data, create maps, charts, reports and downloads that help you reach your goals. Explore hundreds of thousands of built-in data indicators related to demography, economy, health, politics, environment, crime and more. (VIVA)
All Sociology Databases
Looking for something more specialized? The library has many other sociology databases.