Here are some books and e-books that are available for check-out at the Library. Hover over the 
icon to get more information about their content. To access e-books, click on the title, scroll to the bottom of the page: Direct link will be in the "Location" box.
Every item in the Mary Couts Burnett Library has a unique call number, the Library of Congress (LC) Classification number. A call number is simply an address for a book or other material in the library. No two items will have exactly the same call number. The following are the primary call numbers for Social Work:
| H 1 - 99 | Social Sciences (General) |
| HA 1 - 4737 | Statistics |
| HM 1 - 299 | Sociology, Social Psychology |
| HN 1 - 991 | Social History, Social Problems, |
| Social Reform | |
| HQ 1 - 2044 | The Family, Marriage, Women |
| HT 51 - 1595 | Communities, Classes, Race |
| HV 40 - 69 | Social Service, Social Work, Charity |
| HV 697 - 4959 | Protection, Assistance and Relief |
Check out the library maps to find specific sections and call numbers!
Research for Effective Social Work Practice by
The context, politics and ethics of social work research; Research problems and research questions; Measurement; and much more.
Clinical Social Work Practice by
Addresses assessment within a theoretical framework that considers the use of DSM-IV and the mental status exam; includes a walkthrough of a clinical interview and the stages of treatment; and examines models of treatment.
International Social Work Practice by
Compares and contrasts divergent social work approaches in countries around the world, providing students with a unique perspective on social work as it is actually practised.
Measures for Clinical Practice: A Sourcebook by
A standard point of reference, Measures provides an extensive collection of more than 400"rapid assessment instruments" (RAIs), including many questionnaires and scales, which assess virtually any problem commonly encountered in clinical practice. Only available in Print.
Practice-Based Research in Social Work by
Discusses the evolution of PBR as a distinct social work research approach, describes its principles and methods and presents a range of exemplars illustrating the application of PBR within different practice methods in different practice settings.
Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Prep Guide by
The 170-question practice test at the end of the guide mirrors the actual exam. Content includes human development, diversity, abuse and neglect, assessment and intervention planning, direct and indirect (micro and macro) practice, and professional values and ethics.
Social Work ASWB Clinical Exam Prep Guide by
A comprehensive yet focuses on the material most likely to be included on the exam, so readers can prioritize information as they study.
Supervision in Social Work by
An essential text for social work educators and students, detailing the state of the field and the place, function, and challenges of supervision in social work practice.
Competence in Social Work Practice by
Covers all areas of the NOSF including social work ethics, residential care practice, child protection, risk analysis and protecting adults with learning difficulties.
Social Work Fields of Practice by
Features a comprehensive overview of contemporary social work practice, discussing historical trends and demographics, professional issues, ethics, and diversity for each practice area.
