Library Spotlight March 2022

March 2022                                                                                                                                      

We are here to connect you to the USC Libraries resources and services that support your research in the areas of social work, education, applied psychology, gerontology, and psychology.

Contact us at sscihelp@usc.edu.

Important Library Information

The libraries are open for in-person study, research help, checking out materials, and many other library services. Check library hours on the library website.

Masks are no longer required in library spaces. Faculty, staff, students, and visitors must complete wellness assessments through Trojan Check.  Food and drink are currently prohibited from USC Libraries.

Chat or email services with a librarian are available through Ask A Librarian.

USC Libraries’ Research Guides provide subject or topic-specific online resources including recommended article databases.

Having issues accessing our resources off-campus? Check out our remote access options.

If while accessing online resources, you receive a “your connection is not private” message check our FAQ page to address the issue.

Workshops and Events

Spring 2022 Workshops

The last workshop of Spring 2022: Industry Research for Social and Behavioral Sciences March 25

Spring Workshops recordings on APA, Search Strategies, and Citation Management now available.

USC Libraries Upcoming Events and Exhibits

The Silk Road Exhibit
Visions & Voices: Borrowed Recipes
Visions & Voices: Ku’er Worlds: Queering Chinese American Identities in Art
Visions & Voices: Ku’er Worlds: Art & Filmmaking Workshop
17th Annual Wonderland Awards

Visit the USC Libraries events and workshops pages to see upcoming programming from USC Libraries.
March and April Awareness Campaigns
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National Nutrition Month March 2022

The annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits.

USC Libraries Resources:
Geriatric Nutrition Research Guide
Nutrition Support
Nutrition (Journal)
Nutrition Today (Journal)
Food and Housing Resources

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Autism Acceptance Month April 2022
This April, the Autism Society of America is proud to continue its fourth annual #CelebrateDifferences campaign in honor of Autism Acceptance Month.

USC Libraries Journal Resources:
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Autism Research
Autism Research and Treatment

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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect.

USC Libraries Resources:
Statistics and Data
Child Abuse Review (Journal)
Child Abuse & Neglect (Journal)
Forum on Child and Family Statistics

Faculty Corner

Social and Behavioral Sciences Librarians
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Kelsey Vukic
Social and Behavioral Sciences Librarian
Subject Specialties: Applied Psychology, Educational Counseling, Gerontology, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Psychology.
Spring & Summer 2022: Education & OCL
Email: kvukic@usc.edu
Profile: http://bit.ly/USCkvukic
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Ed Tinoco
Interim Social Work Contact
Email: etinoco@usc.edu
Appointments: https://libcal.usc.edu/appointments/tinoco_calendar
Research Guides:

APA 7th edition
Applied Psychology
Education
Educational Counseling
Family Nurse Practitioner
Gerontology

LGBTQIA+ Health & Cultural Competency
Marriage & Family Therapy
Organizational Change & Leadership
Psychology
Social Work
Systematic Reviews for Social Sciences