Social Work Research Guide 

There are a wealth of materials available on topics of interest to Social Work students at St. Olaf.  Follow the tabs above to gather background materials from general reference resources, books, journal articles, statistics, governement documents and websites as appropriate. 

Each class has its own tailored guide under the Research Guides for Individual Classes.

As always, don't hesitate to brainstorm with a reference librarian about your topics or research needs.  Use the IM widget in the lower right-hand corner or the links to phone and email information in the upper right-hand corner of this page.

Social Work and Family Studies are fields of study that build upon the liberal arts to prepare students to identify the needs and strengths of individuals, families, groups and communities, develop the knowledge and skills to satisfy those needs, and explore policies and programs that prevent and address social problems. Our courses integrate cross cultural, global, and experiential learning. 

From the St. Olaf College Social Work Department webpage