Dictionaries and Thesauri

Subject-specialized dictionaries and thesauri are useful not just for finding definitions of terms and phrases used within the field, but can provide alternative, narrower and broader terms for creating a catalog or database search. 

• A student's dictionary of psychology. 4th ed. BF31.S69 2003
• Dictionary of multicultural psychology GN502.H336 2005
• APA dictionary of psychology BF31 .A65 2007
• Thesaurus of psychological index terms BF1 .P71

Encyclopedias

• Encyclopedia of cognitive science (4 v.) BF311.E53 2003
• Encyclopedia of psychology (8 v.) BF31 .E52 2000
• Gale encyclopedia of childhood & adolescence HQ772.G27 1998

Handbooks & Directories

• Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. BF76.7 .P83 2010b
• Handbook of affective sciences BF511.H35 2003
• Handbook of child psychology. 4 v. BF721 .H242 1998
• Handbook of cognition BF201.H37 2005
• Handbook of research methods in developmental science BF713.5.H36 2005
• Handbook of research methods in clinical psychology RC467.8.H36 2003
• Sage handbook of methods in social psychology HM1019.S24 2004

Yearbooks and Literature Reviews

• Annual Review of Psychology   BF1.A6 
  • Print 1950-2008
  • Online full-text: 1950 - present through Annual Reviews

Statistical Yearbook (UNESCO) - HA40.C8 U4

Statistical Abstract of the United States. (most recent issue at Reference Desk) - HA202
         Earlier editions circulate for one day.
         Available online at: http://www.census.gov/compendia/statab/

Major U.S. Statistical Series - HA37.U55 S77 1992

FedStats - links to over 100 federal agencies with statistics http://www.fedstats.gov/

BLS - Other Statistical Sites - gateway to links for international statistics http://www.bls.gov/bls/other.htm

Child Trends DataBank - Latest national trends and research on over 70 key indicators of child and youth well-being, with new indicators added each month. You can sign up for e-mail updates. http://www.childtrendsdatabank.org/

America's Children in Brief - issues and indicators include demographics; childcare; family, health, and educational experiences; children's behavior; and the child's social environment http://childstats.gov/americaschildren/