Numerous print and electronic resources for the study of psychology are available through the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Library. Books, periodicals, indexes, and the Internet each offer unique ways to access information in the field of psychology. The resources that follow are intended to introduce our library holdings and highlight our electronic resources.
USING THE LIBRARY: GUIDES TO THE LITERATURE
Psychology: a guide to reference and information sources
Reference Collection. BF121 .B39 1993
Points the reader to the major sources of information in psychology, related social sciences, and related non-social science disciplines, with emphasis on materials published from 1970-1991.
Library use: a handbook for psychology, 3rd ed.
General Collection. BF76.8 .R43 2003
This volume provides an introduction to the literature search process beginning with the selection of a topic and moving through the refining of the research investigation.
Valuable for identification of unfamiliar terms as well as in-depth yet concise coverage of complex concepts, our substantial collection of Dictionaries and Encyclopedias is located in our Reference Department.
DICTIONARIES
Dictionary of behavioral science.
Reference Collection. BF31 .D48 1989
Contains comprehensive and authoritative definitions drawn from numerous fields of psychology, such as developmental, experimental, and educational, in a format designed for quick reference.
Dictionary of psychology
Reference Collection. BF31 .C65 2001
Alphabetical listing of concise definitions. Heavy cross-referencing leads the reader to related entries in the same volume.
Encyclopedic dictionary of psychology
Reference Collection. BF31 .E555 1983
Emphasis in this comprehensive work is on theories and concepts. Articles vary widely in length and are geared to the beginning student and general user.
The international dictionary of psychology.
Reference Collection. BF31 .S83 1996
A basic dictionary with special strengths in terms associated with neurophysiology and psychopharmacology.
A student's dictionary of psychology, 3rd ed.
Reference Collection. BF31 .S69 1999
Aimed at the undergraduate level student, with abundant charts and diagrams, it is especially good in the areas of experimental and clinical psychology, statistics and psychological theory.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Companion encyclopedia of psychology.
Reference Collection. BF31 .C65 1994
Arranged into 13 general sections, this well-organized two-volume set has authoritative articles on nearly all branches of psychology. There are extensive references at the end of each section.
Concise Encyclopedia of psychology, 2nd ed.
Reference Collection. BF31 .E553 1996
One of the best one-volume encyclopedias on the subject.
The Corsini encyclopedia of psychology and behavioral science. 3rd ed.
Reference Collection. BF31 .E52 2001
Excellent coverage of the current status of psychology and the behavioral sciences. Be sure to consult the prior edition (BF31 .E52 1994) for your topic, as about one-third of the previous entries were dropped from this edition to make room for new material. The monumental bibliography in Volume 4 of the 1994 edition has been eliminated from this edition and replaced by references at the end of selected articles.
The encyclopedia of psychiatry, psychology, and psychoanalysis.
Reference Collection. RC437 .E49 1996.
A one-volume updated addition to the International encyclopedia of psychiatry, psychology, psychoanalysis & neurology (RC334 .I57 1977) which, at the time of its publication, was considered to be unequaled in its comprehensive and exhaustive treatment of psychological schools of thought. The current volume has brief articles representing many classic as well as contemporary topics.
Encyclopedia of psychology.
Reference Collection. BF31 .E52 2000
Jointly produced by the APA and Oxford University Press, this outstanding scholarly work is notable for its attempt to bring focus and perspective to the diverse interrelationships among key issues, topics, and theories in the field. The index offers excellent access to composite entries.
SPECIALIZED REFERENCE BOOKS
Blackwell encyclopedia of social psychology.
Reference Collection. HM251 .B476 1995
Devoted entirely to the ideas and concepts of social psychology, this standard reference work is appropriate for undergraduate and graduate level students.
Dictionary of family psychology and family therapy, 2nd ed.
Reference Collection. RC488.5 .D525 1993.
Defines major concepts from the various schools of family psychology, including many newly coined terms, and identifies the source in which they were originally cited.
Encyclopedia of adult development.
Reference Collection. BF724.5 .E53 1993
Focuses exclusively on developmental issues pertinent to adolescent (over age 18) and adult populations.
The encyclopedia of aging: a comprehensive resource in gerontology and geriatrics.
Reference Collection. HQ1061 .E53 2001
Addresses biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of the aging process.
Encyclopedia of learning and memory.
Reference Collection. BF318 .E53 1992.
Articles are drawn from the areas of psychology and neuroscience and describe research on learning and memory in humans and animals.
Encyclopedia of phobias, fears, and anxieties.
Reference Collection. RC535 .D63 2000
The entries in this volume describe phobias, therapies, and leading personalities in this specialty field.
Encyclopedia of sleep and dreaming.
Reference Collection. BF1078 .E63 1993
A scientific and scholarly approach, including biological, medical, neurological and psychological aspects to topics such as sleep disorders, biorhythms, and dreaming.
MIT encyclopedia of the cognitive sciences.
Reference Collection. BF311 .M556 1999
Has a combination of lengthy essays and brief articles, many with references and further readings, which span contributions to the cognitive sciences.
Handbook of child psychology, 5th ed.
Reference Collection. BF721 .H242 1998
A four-volume sourcebook of articles covering the current status of major issues in the field.
General Collection. RJ503.3 .H36 2001
Emphasizing intervention and management, this publication is a comprehensive source of practical information for mental health professionals.
INDEXES AND ABSTRACTS FOR RESEARCH
Although not an index, a good source to consult as you begin to do research is the yearbook series Annual Review of Psychology. (1950 - -)
General Collection. BF30 .A56
This series critically reviews the current research on major topics in psychology. Articles have extensive bibliographies on the significant literature of a given subject. You may electronically access volumes from 1996 through Voyager. And you can browse the Tables of Contents of volumes from 1984 to the present at the Web site for Annual Reviews.
http://psych.AnnualReviews.org/contents-by-date.0.shtml
The primary periodical index for finding journal articles, conference papers, or dissertations within the literature of psychology is PsycINFO, which students may access through UMD's Find Articles & Databases Web page. Its print counterpart is Psychological Abstracts (Index Reference Collection. BF1 .P65). Volumes from 1927 to 1996 are located in the Reference Department.
Because of the interdisciplinary nature of some psychology research, students may find it useful to consult electronic indexes from other academic subject areas for topics that range across disciplines. Related online indexes are:
- Social Sciences Index (Community Health; Gender, Minority, or Family Studies)
- ERIC (Education)
- PUBMED (Psychiatry and Psychophysiology) - You may need to use MESH or Medical Subject Headings when searching this database. Consult a Reference Librarian if you need assistance.
In addition to the electronic indexes, the Reference Department has some subject-specific print indexes for locating periodical materials for psychology-related research.
Child Development Abstracts and Bibliography (1960--2001.)
Index Reference Collection. HQ750.A1 C47
Abstracts in Social Gerontology (1990--.)
Index Reference Collection. HQ1061 .C87
Women Studies Abstracts (1972--.)
Index Reference Collection. HQ1101 .W6
To determine whether UMD has the journal you need, check Voyager, the Library's online catalog, the UMD Journal Locator.
CITATION STYLE MANUALS
Publication manual of the American Psychological Association.
Reference Desk. BF76.7 .P83 2001
Additional copies on reserve at the Circulation Desk.
The American Psychological Association has an online guide to citing electronic sources at http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html. Or you can refer to the Library's examples of citation guides at our Subject & Research Guides page.
TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS
The UMD Library maintains an archive of tests germane to psychology, education and nursing in the Archives and Special Collections Department on the fourth floor of the Library. Tests may be viewed in the Archives Department; they may not be checked out or photocopied. Because of copyright issues, access to some tests may be restricted to students currently enrolled in a specific class.The following sourcebooks may help in the identification of assessment instruments.
Mental measurements yearbook.
Available in electronic format covering the years 1985-2003, MMY can be accessed through UMD's Electronic Resources Web page or Voyager. Print editions of this series-from 1949 to the present--are located in the Reference Department. (Reference Collection. LB1131 .B7)
This database is a major source of information regarding the construction, use and validity of standardized assessment instruments. Entries for each test include critical reviews, publication information, scoring, administration time, population parameters.
Tests: a comprehensive reference for assessments in psychology, education, and business.
Reference Collection. BF176 .T43 1991
Valuable for quickly identifying frequently used tests but does not include evaluations or reviews. Gives the purpose of the test, special populations, scoring, availability, cost, and the like.
Test critiques.
Reference Collection. BF176 .T418 (1984--.)
Contains critical reviews of selected commercially available tests, generally tests that are most often used in clinical practice. Devotes considerable attention to normative data.
Directory of unpublished experimental mental measures, volume 5. (Published irregularly.)
Reference Collection. BF431 .G624 1990
Supplements Mental Measurements Yearbook by surveying non standardized tests unavailable commercially. Spans the fields of education, psychology, sociology, and personnel.
The ETS Test Collection catalog.
Reference Collection. LB3051 .E79 1993
The Educational Testing Service has amassed a comprehensive test collection. This six-volume catalog of their collection holdings can be used to identify elusive assessment references.
CLASSIFICATION MANUALS
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-IV.
Reference Collection. RC455.2.C4 D54 1994
Additional copies in the General Collection.
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders: DSM-IV-TR.
Reference Collection. RC455.2.C4 D536 2000
Additional copy on reserve at the Circulation Desk.
Internet Web sites dealing with psychology are plentiful. As always, students must use critical judgment to evaluate what appears on Internet Web pages. The sites listed here are broad-based gateways that will lead students to other sites whose primary focus is psychology.
The American Psychological Association web site is divided into three general areas with links of interest to psychologists, the general public, and students.
http://www.apa.org
Psych Central is Dr John Grohol's site for psychology links, support, and mental health issues.
http://www.psychcentral.com
PsychCrawler is a search engine produced by the American Psychological Association "to provide quick access to quality content in the field of psychology."
http://www.psychcrawler.com
The National Institute of Mental Health Web site provides access to government sponsored research and information such as ongoing clinical trials, funding opportunities, and patient education projects or materials.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov
Scholarly Societies Project links to psychology organizations and associations, including international societies.
http://www.scholarly-societies.org/psychol_soc.html
