SOW 3302: Profession of Social Work: Home

Summer 2021 Semester Hours (Boca Raton):

The library building is open for the Spring 2021 semester from 7:35 am - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (see our hours page for any changes). Many of us are still working remotely, and are available to to meet with you virtually.

It's easy to reach us! 

• Ask a Librarian (Sunday-Thursday 10 am-midnight; Friday/Saturday 10 am-5 pm)
• Library Virtual Help (8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F)
• Lib2Go resources
• Subject Specialist/Liaisons
• Virtual Office Hours (by appointment)
• Contactless Materials Delivery (how to get books, etc.)

Partner Campus Library Hours:​

Welcome to the library resource guide for the Summer 2021 SOW 3302 courses. The resources contained in this guide will provide you with a starting point for finding information on the topic of your choice. Use the tabs above to access information. Good luck and happy researching!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are significant changes to hours, facilities, and services offered in the library building, which will change over time in a phased reopening plan.

Following this session you should know how to:

• Use the FAU Library Catalog to locate books and other materials owned by the Library  
• Understand what peer-reviewed journals are and the importance of using them as sources
• Understand the difference between electronic journals and databases 
• Become aware of and use the most important databases research a topic in the discipline of social work 
• Log into OpenAthens (when, how and why)
• Use databases and OneSearch to find information about tests
• Use the "Find it at FAU" button to connect to full-text articles in different databases 
• Cite your sources
• Get additional help

The National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics