Sociology Subject Guide

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Scope

This subject guide is designed to provide the students and staff of the University of Sydney with information about:

Resources

* Sociology 1001 Library Research Guide
* Databases - for Sociological Research
* Internet guide - World Wide Web Resources
* Search the Internet - links to different types of search engines and Internet directories
* Ask a Librarian - University of Sydney Library's email reference service
* Research skills - Library classes and online tutorials to help you learn to use the catalogue, electronic databases, and the Internet

Other related library subject guides are:

* Peace and Conflict Studies
* Immigration, Migration and Demography
* Social Work
* Social Policy Guide
* Law Web Resources

Libraries

Sociology crosses a number of disciplines taught at the University of Sydney. The main libraries that you may need to consult are:

* Fisher Library
* Law Library
* Madsen Library - includes population and demography within collection

Faculties

* Faculty of Arts
* Department of Sociology & Social Policy
* Research Institute for the Humanities & Social Sciences

Library Contact

For further information please contact:
Philippa Crosbie
Librarian Social Sciences
Fisher Library F03
Ph +61 02 9351 6940
Fax +61 02 9351 4328
email: p.crosbie@library.usyd.edu.au