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Welcome to the library's research guide for Counseling. We hope this guide will help you discover and use the wealth of information resources provided by the library. Librarians can assist you further, also. We hope to hear from you!
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Key Resources for Counseling
If you're not sure where to begin or can’t access a library resource, please contact us. Call 281-283-3910, or see Ask a Librarian for advice on the best resources for your needs.
- PsycINFO
(1806- ) American Psychological Association (APA) content has selected full text for articles from more than 2,400 journals, as well as books, book chapters, dissertations, and more. - Education Research Complete (1865- ) Selected full text for over 2,100 journals; also includes some full text book chapters.
- More databases...
- PsycTESTS
Full text instruments now available in PsycTESTS database; see Tests & Measures page
Dictionary Word or Entry of the Week
wisdom: "The ability to make effective choices among alternatives."
Wisdom. (2011). In S. T. Gladding, The counseling dictionary: Concise definitions of frequently used terms (3rd ed., p. 163). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education. Reference BF637 .C6 G5332 2011
Note: New entries will resume on June 3.
Basic Search Tips for Most Catalogs and Databases
Find more (broaden your results) with OR and wildcards:
cat or cats or feline* [finds cat, cats, feline, or felines]
Find less (narrow your results) with AND:
dogs and obedience training
Find less with NOT:
toys not poodles
Find less by selecting limiters (peer-reviewed, date, etc.).
General Resources
Sample search:
"critical thinking" AND ("higher education" OR college*)
Select limiters (articles from scholarly publications, etc.) on results screen.
- Library Catalog Find books, ebooks, videos, sound recordings, government publications, whether the library has a particular serial (journal, magazine, or newspaper), and more. If you need articles on a topic, start instead with Databases A-Z or a relevant subject guide.
- Journals List Check if the library has a particular journal, magazine, or newspaper online, or browse available serials by subject category. Follow Library Catalog links, if provided, for information on available paper or microfilm copies in the library.
- Databases A-ZA complete list of the library's subscription research databases and selected free web databases. Identify journal articles and more in Academic Search Complete, Business Source Complete, ERIC, JSTOR, etc. If off-campus, you'll be prompted to authenticate with your name and library barcode number. If you have difficulties, please contact us.
- Resources by SubjectFind recommended databases, books, media, websites, and more, organized by subject pages or guides (Accounting, Anthropology, Art, etc.) and created by UHCL librarians.
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