Research Resources:
Subject Research Guides:
Social Work:
Professional and Career Resources
Professional Organizations and Associations
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
The largest organization of social workers, the NASW promotes professional development, creates
professional standards, and advances social policies. The web site has links to a plethora of
resources, including the
NASW code of ethics.
See also the
Social Work Portal,
designed to help the public find information about social work issues, services, education and careers in one place.
National Association of Social Workers-New Jersey Chapter
Center for Workforce Studies-NASW
This center was established by the NASW in 2004 to "conduct studies of the current social work labor
force…and to serve as a unique clearinghouse for educators, policy makers, social workers, and public
and private work force planners." In particular, see the
Workforce Research Studies link and the
quick facts from the National Study of Licensed Social Workers.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
The homepage of this organization includes information available to the public, including two online
directories: MFT Graduate Schools and MFT State Licensing Boards.
Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work
"The Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW) provides leadership and assistance to social work
educational programs and professionals in order to advocate for the integration of gerontological content in undergraduate
and graduate social work education; to promote the teaching of gerontology to all social workers; and to develop short and
long-term perspectives in relevant curricular developments."
Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups
"The AASWG … is a not-for-profit organization of group workers, group work educators, and friends of group work who
support its program of advocacy and action for professional practice, education, research, training and writing about social
work with groups."
Association of Oncology Social Workers
The Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) is a non-profit, international, organization dedicated to the enhancement of
psychosocial services to people with cancer and their families.
Clinical Social Work Association
"The Association is a national individual membership organization dedicated to providing essential services, products, professional support, and national identity for Clinical Social Workers…it is an outgrowth of the Clinical Social Work Federation, a 30+ year old national organization with a rich and successful history of advocacy on behalf of Clinical Social Workers. "
Council on Social Work Education
A national organization that represents undergraduate and graduate programs of professional social
work education.
Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research
IASWR promotes social work research conducted under the auspices of academic and professional
organizations.
International Association of Schools of Social Work
The IASSW is an international association of institutions of social work education, organizations
supporting social work education and social work educators.
International Federation of Social Workers
The IFSW is a "global organisation striving for social justice, human rights and social development
through the development of social work, best practices and international cooperation between social
workers and their professional organisations." The site includes a monthly update of activities and 12
policy statements on ethical and human right issues.
Latino Social Workers Organization (LSWO)
National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW)
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
This organization provides resources for professionals, including conference information, statistics and research and a
variety of other information and advocacy resources.
North American Association of Christian Social Workers (NACSW)
School Social Work Association of America
This is the national organization dedicated to advocacy for and the professional development of school
social workers.
Society for Social Work and Research
The Society works collaboratively with other organizations that are committed to improving the support
for research among social workers.
Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care
This organization promotes, develops, and supports social work values, practice, and leadership in
health care.
Professional News
Information for Practice: News & New Scholarship from Around the World
The mission of this blog is "to help social service professionals throughout the world conveniently maintain an awareness of news regarding the profession and emerging scholarship." IP is sponsored by the New York University School of Social Work; the Division of Social Work and Behavioral Science, Mount Sinai School of Medicine; the Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research, and the Society for Social Work and Research.
The Social Work Podcast
"Provides information on all things social work, including direct practice (both clinical and community organizing),
research, policy, education... and everything in between."
Licensing, Credentials, and Certification
Association of Social Work Boards Study Guide: A Guide for Candidates Preparing for the ASWB Social Work Examination
ALEXANDER: REF HV40.52.S78 2004
American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
The ABE sets national standards and issues advanced practice credentials. The site offers information
for students and professionals.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
This organization designs and maintains the social work licensing examination used across the country and
it is an excellent resource for information on the legal regulation of social work. In particular, see
the link "Licensing Requirements" to search for requirements by state.
NASW Credentialing Center
This page from the National Association of Social Workers provides information on continuing
education, credentials, and specialty certifications.
New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners
Job Resources
Careers in Social Work
ALEXANDER, CAMDEN, KILMER: REF HV10.5.G55 2005
Salary Study-Child Welfare League of America
ALEXANDER, DANA: REF HV85.C5 2003
What Social Workers Do
ALEXANDER, CAMDEN: Stacks HV91.G447 2004
Career Development Center-Columbia School of Social Work
A variety of resources are presented, including job search resources and interviewing tips.
The New Social Worker's Online Career Center
SocialService.com
This is a commercial social services job/resume listings web site.
Social Work and Social Services Jobs Online
Sponsored by the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University,
this site groups jobs/job listings by geographic location and provides links to jobs
by field or specialization.
Social Workers-Occupational Outlook Handbook
This entry includes descriptions of the nature of the work, job outlook, earnings,
and sources of additional information.
Grants and Funding
Annual Register of Grants Support
ALEXANDER: REF HJ241.A58 current year; CAMDEN, DANA, DOUGLASS: REF AS911.A2A67
Directory of Research Grants
ALEXANDER, DANA, LSM: REF LB2338.D57 current year
Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals
ALEXANDER: REF HV41.9.U5F67 2003
Foundation Center's Guide to Winning Proposals II
ALEXANDER: REF HV41.9.U5F673 2005
Foundation Directory
ALEXANDER: REF HV97.A3F63; ALCOHOL, CAMDEN, DANA, DOUGLASS: REF AS911.A2F65
Foundation Directory Part 2
ALEXANDER, KILMER: REF HV97.A3F631; ALCOHOL: REF AS911.A2F651
Foundation Grants Index
ALEXANDER: REF HV97.A3F65; DANA: REF AS911.A2F66
Funding Sources for Children and Youth Programs
ALEXANDER: REF HV741.F86 2004; CAMDEN REF HV741.F86 2003
Funding Sources for Community and Economic Development
ALEXANDER: REF HN90.C6F85 2003/04
Fundraising Basics: A Complete Guide, 2nd ed.
ALEXANDER: REF HG177.C53 2001
Grants for At-Risk Youth
ALEXANDER: REF HV1431.G73 2004; CAMDEN: REF HV1431.G73 2002
The "How to" Grants Manual
ALEXANDER, DANA: REF HG177.B38 1995
How to Write a Successful Research Grant Application: A guide for Social and Behavioral Scientists
ALEXANDER: REF HG177.H683 1995
Proposal Writing 2nd ed.
ALEXANDER, CAMDEN: REF HV41.C548 2000
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
An online catalog of financial and nonfinancial assistance programs.
Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy
The Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) conducts and disseminates research on the role and
impact of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy. One of its projects is the
National Center For Charitable Statistics-Urban Institute, the national repository of data on the nonprofit sector in the
United States.
Finding Funders
This database provides basic information about over 70,000 private and community foundations. See also the Grantmaker Web Sites link on left.
GrantNet Rutgers Restricted
A monthly electronic newsletter that gives updates on currently announced programs and sponsored funding.
Non-Profit Guides-grant-writing tools for non-profit organizations
"Non-profit guides are free Web-based grant-writing tools for non-profit organizations, charitable,
educational, public organizations, and other community-minded groups."
NOZA-A donor for every cause
Search by cause for foundations-these records are free.
