Adult Education
A SELECTIVE GUIDE TO LIBRARY RESOURCES

This selective guide contains a bibliography of titles and electronic resources that will assist the students with research in Adult Education.  It outlines a general approach to finding materials and resources housed in the F.D. Bluford Library and also electronic sources that may be accessible via the Internet or CD-ROM. This guide will help students organize their research and at the same time give them some tips on research strategy. Remember that researching any topic can seem overwhelming.  Questions regarding this list (or any research question) should be directed to the F. D. Bluford Library Reference Desk.

Table of Contents:

Using the INNOPAC Encyclopedias
Handbooks Dictionaries
Indexes, Abstracts, and Databases Print Indexes
CD-ROM Databases Full-Text Databases
Bibliographic Databases Print Journals
Online Journals Internet Resources

Using the INNOPAC:

Establishing what books the library owns on your subject should be your top priority.  The INNOPAC catalog is the online public access catalog (OPAC) and identifies all the books, videos, journals, microforms, and other formats owned by the Library.  This catalog can be accessed not only from the library, but also from any computer lab or from off campus through remote access.  The INNOPAC can be searched by AUTHOR, TITLE, KEYWORD, SUBJECT HEADING, LC Call Number, Professor, or Course.  Use the KEYWORD search option if you know neither specific books nor standardized subject headings.  These subject headings are accessible through four volumes of Library of Congress Subject Headings located near the workstations on the first floor of the Library.  Use the * (asterisk) or the "OR" operator to expand a small set to a larger set.  Strategic use of the Limit command and the "AND" operator can narrow down an overwhelming list to a manageable size.

Encyclopedias:

A great place to start are encyclopedias.  Recognized authorities in the field write these articles.  These review articles provide background information on the history, basic tenants, important persons, and other established facts or ideas significant to the topic.  The articles also provide bibliographic references to sources with more in-depth analysis of your topic.  Always consult the index or table of contents for your topic, as your topic may be a featured article or only a portion of a larger article.

Encyclopedia of adult development.  A&T  BF724.5 .E53 1993
Encyclopedia of American education.  2nd ed.  A&T REF  LB17 .U54 2001 v.1-3
Encyclopedia of education.  2nd ed.  A&T REF  LB15 .E47 2003 v.1
Encyclopedia of educational research.  6th ed.  A&T REF  LB15 .E48 1992
International encyclopedia of education.  2nd ed.  A&T REF  LB15 .I569 1994
Philosophy of education : an encyclopedia.  A&T REF  LB17 .P485 1996

Handbooks:

Handbooks can help you throughout your research by providing quick, factual information that you may need to support your ideas. Many handbooks are really "mini-encyclopedias, " and provide review articles as described above.

Administering successful programs for adults : promoting excellence in adult, community, and continuing education. A&T STACKS  LC5225.A34 G35 1997  
African American education : a reference handbook. A&T REF LC2741 .J33 2001
American community colleges : a guide. 10th ed.  A&T REF  LA226 .A4 1995
Assessing adult learning in diverse settings : current issues and approaches.  A&T STACKS  LC5225.L42 A77 1997
Community health education and promotion : a guide to program design and evaluation.  A&T STACKS  RA440.5 .C626 1997
Contemporary viewpoints on teaching adults effectively.  A&T STACKS  LC5251 .N48 no.93 Spr2002
Enhancing creativity in adult and continuing education : innovative approaches, methods, and ideas.  A&T STACKS  LC5251 .N48 1999 no.81
Educational leadership : a reference handbook .  A&T REF  LB2805 .W517 2002
Funding sources for K-12 schools and adult basic education. A&T REF  LC243.A1 F85 1998
Handbook of adult and continuing education.  New ed.  A&T STACKS  LC5215 .H245 2000
How do they know they know? : evaluating adult learning.  1st ed.  A&T STACKS  LC5251 .V42 1998
Interdisciplinary handbook of adult lifespan learning.  A&T STACKS  LC5225.L42 I58 1994
The international education quotations encyclopaedia.  A&T REF  LB7 .I65 1995
Lifelong education for adults : an international handbook.  1st ed.  A&T REF   LC5215 .L495 1989
Lobbying for higher education : how colleges and universities influence federal policy.  1st ed. A&T STACKS  LC173 .C66 1998
Measuring program quality in community-based adult literacy education : an authentic approach Thesis (M.S.).  A&T SPEC COLL THESES    LD3914.N7 P667 1996
The mental measurements yearbook.   A&T REF  BF431 .M468
Professional teaching techniques : a handbook for teaching adults any subject.  A&T STACKS  LC5251 .N45 1994
Quality education for all : community-oriented approaches.  A&T STACKS  LC196 .Q35 1997
Radical heroes : Gramsci, Freire, and the politics of adult education.  A&T STACKS  LC5225.S64 C63 1998
SREB fact book on higher education: condensed edition.    A&T REF  LA230.5.S6 S645
Successful dissertations and theses : a guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion.  2nd.  A&T STACKS  LB2369 .M32 1992
Tests in print III : an index to tests, test reviews, and the literature on specific tests.  A&T RESERVE  LB3051 .T47 1983
Writing literature reviews: a guide for students of the social and behavioral sciences. A&T REF  H61.8 .G3 1999

Dictionaries:

Dictionaries provide brief entries that are quick and helpful sources for the definition or identification of a term, movement, or person in history.

A critical dictionary of educational concepts : an appraisal of selected ideas and issues in educational theory and practice.  2nd ed.  A&T LRC REF  LB15 .B29 1990
A dictionary of education.  A&T REF  LB15 .R64 1982
Dictionary of education.  A&T REF  LB875 .D37 1972
Dictionary of education.  2nd ed.  A&T REF  LB15 .G6 1959
The Facts on File dictionary of education.  A&T REF  LB15 S43 1988
An international dictionary of adult and continuing education.  A&T REF  LC5211 .J37 1990
Terminology of adult education = Terminologia de la educacion de adultos = Terminologie de l'education des adultes.  A&T REF  LC5211 .T47
Thesaurus of ERIC descriptors.  13th ed.  A&T REF  Z695.1.E3 E34 1995
Thesaurus of psychological index terms.  8th ed. A&T REF  Z695.1.P7 T48 1997

Indexes, Abstracts, and Databases:

Books, handbooks, and encyclopedias do not contain the most recent research on your topic.  For this current research, you should consider using the print and/or electronic indexes to find journal articles or conference papers discussing your topic.  You may need to consult more than one index and more than one format to obtain a comprehensive working bibliography.  Databases permit more comprehensive searching for citations.  Searching is faster and more precise if you take advantage of Boolean logic and controlled vocabulary.  Keyword searching should be used for "new" research topics.  Once an "excellent" article is discovered, scan the subject headings and search again using those terms.  Online help is available for learning advanced searching techniques.

Print Indexes:

Access is gained to citations through author, subject, or keyword-in context (KWIC) indexes in annual cumulations.  Some indexes have controlled vocabulary described in accompanying thesauri while some indexes use unique classification codes or schemes.  Journal title abbreviations are explained at the front and/or back of the Index.

CD-ROM Databases:

The CD-ROMS are located in F. D. Bluford Library.  You cannot access the CD-ROMs through a modem from home.  If you want to search from outside F. D. Bluford Library, consider using NC LIVE and other databases available through INNOPAC or the Library's Electronic Resources Web Page.

The CD-ROMs are available on three Stand-Alone workstations.  Each research workstation is numbered.  You must reserve time on a workstation by signing the clip-board at the Reference Desk.  Workstations may be reserved for non-consecutive, 30 minute intervals.  Ask for assistance at the Reference Desk.

Current Issues Sourcefile
ELNC:  Education Law in North Carolina
Magill's Survey of Science
National Educational Research and Development Centers: Research Literature

Full-Text Databases:

Full-text resources contain the bibliographic citations AND the entire text of specified articles, documents, reports, papers or proceedings.  INNOPAC need not be consulted for library holdings.  Most databases offer the option of downloading, printing, or e-mailing citations and/or articles.  Ask at the Reference Desk for assistance.


Academic Search  FullText Elite
Academic Universe
College Source Online
EBSCO Online
EDRS:  ERIC Document Reproduction Service
Education Full-Text via Wilson Omni-File
Emerald Library
Encyclopedia of ED Stats (Educational Statistics)
Greensboro News & Record
Info Trac Onefile
Infotrac Professional Custom Journals
JSTOR
Kraus Curriculum Development Library
Library and Information Science Literature Full-Text via Wilson Omni-File
Masterfile Premier
Mental Measurements Yearbook
NetLibrary (eBooks)
Project Muse: Scholarly Journals Online
Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature Full-Text via Wilson Omni-File
Science Direct
Statistical Universe

Bibliographic Databases

Bibliographic resources contain bibliographic citations  and abstracts of specific articles, documents, reports, papers or proceedings. INNOPAC must be consulted for library holdings.  Interlibrary loan is available to graduate students and faculty for items not owned.

Conference Papers Index
Dissertation Abstracts Online
ERIC
GPO Monthly Catalog
Ingenta (formerly UNCOVER)
PsycINFO
Social Sciences Citation Index via Web of Science
Sociological Abstracts
SportDiscus
WorldCat

NC Live

The statewide electronic library project -- named North Carolina Libraries and Virtual Education -- is a collaborative effort to provide access to electronic information as well as print resources housed in libraries statewide. By enabling each participating library to serve as a gateway to resources, NC LIVE will give every North Carolinian equal access to information that is critical to success in today's "Information Age."

Vendors  participating in NC Live include, Gale Info Trac, ProQuest, Chadwyck-Healey, EBSCOhost, Gale Group, OCLC FirstSearch, SilverPlatter, and Wilson Web.  These vendors provide Internet based interfaces for locating bibliographic citations, abstracts, and/or full text of specific articles, documents, dissertations, papers or proceedings.  INNOPAC must be consulted for library holdings of non-full text items. Interlibrary loan is available to graduate students and faculty for items not owned.

Print Journals:

The following summary list of journals can be located on the lower level of the library.  Current issues are near the service desk, bound volumes are shelved by a call number, and microfilm reels are in cabinets near the reader/printers.  INNOPAC contains not only the holdings for each journal but also the specific format for a specific year and/or volume.

Online Journals:

The following summary list of journals can be accessed directly online, through the databases indicated.  Holdings vary by database or vendor.  INNOPAC contains some of the holdings for these journals but the specific database should also be consulted.

Internet Resources:

This page is created and maintained by John C. Teleha, Reference Librarian
Created August 29, 2000.  Last updated September 22, 2003
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