Subject guide for Sociological Studies

Key resources	Where to study
Use StarPlus to find online and print materials including books, journals and databases.	The Information Commons is where you'll find most of the books recommended for your modules. In some cases these will also be available as ebooks. The IC provides a range of study environments, including bookable group study rooms and silent study space.
Use myResource Lists to find materials on your reading lists.	Alternative study spaces are available at Western Bank Library where you'll find books, theses and print journals.
	Information about our other sites

Key databases	Key web sites
International bibliography of the social sciences (IBSS) via ProQuest	British Sociological Association
Social sciences citation index (via WoS)	Social Policy Virtual Library
Social care online	British Association of Social Workers
Other useful databases for sociological studies	Other web sites for sociological studies
	General internet resources

Information literacy	Contacts and News
Information skills tutorials for sociological studies	Your subject librarian is Alastair Allan a.allan@sheffield.ac.uk
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