The resources listed on this page are located in the reference section on the first floor of the library unless otherwise noted. The majority of the links take you to the full record in our online catalog but not to the resource itself. Use the call number to locate the print volumes in the library. Feel free to ask at the reference desk or the circulation desk if you need assistance. Reference books must be used in the library; you can scan, photograph, or photocopy the sections you need. Some resources may be available electronically and if so, they will be marked accordingly.
People of Color in the United States: : contemporary issues in education, work, communities, health, and immigration
Race and racism in the United States: an encyclopedia of the American mosaic
Latina/o Studies
The Wiley-Blackwell encyclopedia of social and political movements
The social history of the American family: an encyclopedia by 
Sourcebook on Violence Against Women
American immigration: an encyclopedia of political, social, and cultural change
Sociology of Education
Below and to the right are key reference books that provide a general overview of a topic or help identify synonyms, related terms, or basic data. These sources often include references and lists of further readings.
International encyclopedia of the social & behavioral sciences
Encyclopedia of social work
