Research Guide for HDFS 201 – Contemporary Families in the U.S. - Pearce
Provided by Bryan Miyagishima, Reference and Instruction Librarian, LBCC Library
email: miyagib@linnbenton.edu or phone: 541.917.4646
General Research
Books and Other Library Materials
Reference Books – useful for collecting background information on a topic
- Statistical Abstract of the United States – in library’s “ready reference” section
- International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family – REF HQ 9.E52 2003
- Encyclopedia of Homelessness – REF HV 4493.E53 2004
- The State of Working America – REF HD 8066. M57 2006-2007
Recommended Book Series – do a “title” search in the library catalog to look up a call number
- Taking Sides: Clashing Views on …
- Opposing Viewpoints …
Internet Sites
- CQ Researcher (LBCC subscription) – provides detailed reports on a number of topics of current interest
- American Factfinder - provided by the U.S. Census Bureau
Acceptable Sources for Journal Responses
Magazines and Journals
Newspapers (Off campus? Ask your instructor for passwords)
Internet Sites
