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Welcome!
Welcome to the Salem State University Library subject guide for Sociology. This guide was designed to assist you with research and finding quality resources on topics related to sociology.
New Resources!
The Research Process
Getting Started
Find a topic
Gather background info
Narrow topic
Develop a strategy
Brainstorm keywords
Try combining keywords
Gathering Information
Find Articles and/or Books
Find other reliable sources of info appropriate to the requirements of your assignment
Final Product
Evaluate Information
Write Your Paper
Cite Your Sources
Types of resources
| What you need... | Resource to go to... |
| Basic facts, names, dates, definitions, topic overview |
Reference resources like encyclopedias; reliable websites |
| Current information, written for the general public | Newspapers; Magazines |
| In depth info on a topic | Books |
| Original materials created at same time as event | Primary sources (diaries; speech; interviews; news footage, etc.) |
| Detailed analysis of a topic/question/problem written for professionals in a particular field | Scholarly journal articles |
Librarian |
 Tara Fitzpatrick Contact Info Social Science Librarian Salem State University Library Salem, MA 01970 978-542-6765 Send Email |
Library Info
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Phone Numbers:
Archives: 978-542-6781
Circulation & Reserves: 978-542-6368
Interlibrary Loan: 978-542-6501 Fax: 978-542-6596
Information Desk: 978-542-6766
Book Return Locations:
Library Circulation Desk
North Campus, book drop outside Ellison Center
Central Campus, book drop outside Bertolon lot entrance
South Campus, book drop outside Harrington Building
Library Info
Click here for Library Building Information
Phone Numbers:
Archives: 978-542-6781
Circulation & Reserves: 978-542-6368
Interlibrary Loan: 978-542-6501 Fax: 978-542-6596
Information Desk: 978-542-6766
Book Return Locations:
Library Circulation Desk
North Campus, book drop outside Ellison Center
Central Campus, book drop outside Bertolon lot entrance
South Campus, book drop outside Harrington Building
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