Reference Sources
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Statistics
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The following list represents some examples of the specialized reference work types in the Von der Ahe Library useful for research in Women's Studies. For additional sources, please consult LINUS and/or the Reference Librarian.
- The African American Woman, Social and Economic Conditions: a bibliography. MAIN STACKS E 185.86 .N66 1993
- American Indian Women: a guide to research. MAIN STACKS E98.W8 B36 1991
- A Concise Glossary of Feminist Theory. REF HQ 1115 . A53 1997
- Latinas of the Americas: a sourcebook. MAIN STACKS HQ 1460.5 .S76 1989
- Handbook of American Women's History. REF HQ 1410 .H36 2000
- Human Resource Area Files (HRAF). READY REF GN 543.3 .H8 microfiche
- International Encyclopedia of Women. REF HQ 1115 .W645 1986
- Muslim Women Throughout the World: a bibliography. MAIN STACKS HQ 1170 .K56 1997
- Reader's Guide to Women's Studies. REF HQ 1180 .R43 1998
- Reader's Companion to U.S. Women's History. REF HQ 1410 . R43 1998
- The State of Women in the World Atlas. REF G 1046 .E1 S43 1997
- Women and Politics Worldwide. REF HQ 1236 .W6363 1994
- Women's Studies Encyclopedia. REF HQ 1115 .W645 1986
American National Biography LMU only
Biographical articles on deceased figures of significance in shaping the nation. Full text
Biography Resource Center LMU only
Biographical Information on 180,000+ people, throughout history and around the world. Full text
Books and Media dealing with sociology can be identified in LINUS, LMU's online catalog, by author, title, keyword, and subject. If you're not familiar with using LINUS, see our LINUS Tutorial. Since the Von der Ahe library is arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification System, most women's studies books, media, journals, etc. will have call numbers starting with the letter " HQ ".
You may request books from other university libraries if they are not available at LMU. Search LINK+ and request the book online using your OneCard. Your book should arrive in 3-4 days. For more information on LINK+ please see LINK+ Instructions.
The Charles Von der Ahe Library provides access to women's studies journal articles via print and online subscriptions (see Databases). The best way to locate journal research on any topic is to check one or more periodical indexes pertinent to your subject. Indexes may be online, on CD-ROM, or in paper format. If you are off campus, please read Connect to LMU's library databases from off campus. Women's Studies majors can benefit from several excellent indexes, including the following:
Contemporary Women's Issues LMU only
Coverage of global women's issues from full text journals and newsletters; especially strong coverage of research reports from nonprofit groups and government and international agencies.
GenderWatch LMU only
Full text database of over 140 periodicals that focus on women and women's issues, including academic and scholarly journals, magazines, newspapers, newsletters, booklets, and reports. Some archival material as far back as 1974.
ProQuest Research Library LMU only
Some women's studies journals with full text.
**Proquest Tutorial available
Sociological Abstracts LMU only
Index to over 1900 journals in sociology and related fields such as women's issues; also indexes books, dissertations, and papers.
**Sociological Abstracts Tutorial available
Women's Studies Abstracts Print version at INDEX HQ 1101 .W65
Women's Studies Index Print version at INDEX HQ 1180 .W67
Consult LMU's Journal List to determine if the Library has the journals you need. Check Other Libraries to see if the University of California, California State University, or U.S.C. libraries have those journals that LMU doesn't hold in paper, microfilm, or online. You can get articles via our Document Delivery Service for a small charge. Ask at Reference.
- Global Data Locator. REF HA 36 .K87 1997
- American Women: who they are and where they live. REF HQ 1421 .A486 1997
- Statistical Abstract of the United States. READY REF HA 202.S9
- Statistical Handbook on Women in America. REF HQ 1420 .T34 1996
- Statistical Record of Women Worldwide. REF HQ 1150 .S73 1995
- Women in the World of Work: statistical analysis and projections to the year 2000. MAIN STACKS HD 6053 .N87 1989
- Women's Figures: an illustrated guide to the economic progress of women in America. MAIN STACKS HQ 1426 .F885 1999
Statistical Universe LMU only
Access to statistical information compiled by governmental agencies, business groups, independent research organizations, and universities.
Statistics Websites - A short list of important Web sources for statistics compiled by LMU reference librarians.
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