Subject databases are online tools for finding resources in your subject area, such as journal articles, conference papers, audio-visual materials and more. Find a list of key databases for your subject below.
There are also short 'How to' videos for some databases.
Peer-reviewed social science journals collection. Use the search filters or advanced search to limit your search to journal articles or go to the Journals page (top menu).
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The Social Welfare Portal provides a single point of access to the British Library's print and digital collections of research and information on policy development, implementation and evaluation.
Provides expert-written social work practice and legal information and learning tools to help social care professionals make and evidence their decisions and keep up-to-date with best practice and the law.
Access to Health & Social Care, Management and Education journals (not books or case studies). Change the Access type to “Only content I have access to” to limit your search to purchased content.
700+ full text ebooks covering social science subjects including business, management, marketing, criminology, education, law, media, psychology, nursing and research skills.