Welcome!
A resource guide for faculty teaching Sociology
Services
Instruction
Librarians can meet with your class in the physical or virtual classroom!
Schedule an instruction session via online or face-to-face here!
Instruction can include:
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Library Overview
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Basic and Advanced Research Practices
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Specific Topic Research
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Citations
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Source Evaluation
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Custom Lessons
Custom Services
LibGuides
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Offers resources and information for different subjects/ classes
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Librarians can create specific guides for your classes or assignments
Embedding
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Pages and guides can be embedded easily into Canvas
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Embed your librarian into your course - students have direct access to a librarian
Resources
Databases for Sociology Sources
- ABC-CLIO This link opens in a new window
Search across all of our ABC-CLIO databases in history, government, religion, and culture. Funded by SCF Group License.
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
MOST RECOMMENDED. Cross disciplinary coverage from Astronomy to Zoology. Scholarly journal articles, industry magazines and top newspapers. Text with screen reader and translator. Funded by FLVC.
- CQ Researcher (Sage) This link opens in a new window
Research overviews of public affairs topics covering social, economic, environmental and technological issues. Funded by FLVC.
- Global Issues in Context (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Designed to support global awareness, Global Issues in Context ties together news, perspectives, reference materials, primary source documents, audio, video, statistics, and more. Search "Browse Issues and Topics" to find international issue ideas. -From publisher. Funded by SCF Group License.
- Humanities Source (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Rich database covering religions, art, architecture, journalism, literature, dance, history, literature, drama and comparative studies. Funded by FLVC.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Archive of core journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Over 700 titles available. Funded by FLVC.
- Statista This link opens in a new window
Kick-start your research with access to relevant data from over 18,000 sources. Statista provides statistics, studies and customizable reports. Funded by SCF.
Catalog
Our catalog serves many different purposes! Use the Quick Search or go directly to our catalog, PrimoVE.
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Search for Books & eBooks
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Stream Videos
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Browse our Journals
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Search within Databases
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Search our Course Reserves
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Request materials that may not be on our campuses/ in databases
Remember to log in using your MySCF credentials - you can save items, request items, and view your library account.
Spaces & Technology
Meeting Spaces
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Hold meetings in our faculty meeting room. Book here!
Maker Commons
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Students can utilize equipment like our 3D printer, videography room with green screen, and the large format printer.
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For more information click here!
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Collaboration to hold events in our maker commons
Technology
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Computers, printers, scanners are available
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Editing and other educational software
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Different technology available for checkout - visit or call the library for more information!
Meet your Librarian!
Meet your Librarian!
Bradenton Campus
Building 3