The following resources are available
in the Vairo Library Reference Collection, General Collection,
or from the Penn State E-Resource List as noted. The search
term guide and list of videos, websites and databases will aid
you in finding psychological and sociological resources dealing
with a particular ethnic group or culture. Once you have
found the titles of books dealing with your topic, use the CAT
to search by title to locate the books in the Penn State Libraries.
Books that are not available at the Vairo Library can be requested
by using the "I Want It" button in the CAT. As
always, the library staff is available to help you use and locate
these and other resources.
Reference Sources
Book Sources
E-Resources (databases)
Websites
Videos
Multicultural Reference Sources
(found
in the reference collection in the center of the library):
Allen,
J. P., & Turner, E. (1988). We the people : an atlas of
America's ethnic diversity. New York: Macmillan.
Call #: E184.A1A479
1988
Levinson,
D., & Ember, M. (1997). American immigrant cultures : builders
of a nation. New York: Macmillan Reference USA .
Call #: E184.A1A63448
Martin,
W. E., & Sullivan, P. (2000). Civil rights in the United
States. New York: Macmillan Reference USA.
Call #: E184.A1C47 2000
Auerbach,
S. (1994). Encyclopedia of multiculturalism. New York:
Marshall Cavendish.
Call #: E184.A1E58 1994
Lehman,
J. (1999). Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America.
Detroit: Gale Group.
Call #: E184.A1G15 1999
Thernstrom,
S. (1980). Harvard encyclopedia of American ethnic groups.
Cambridge, Mass.: Belknap Press of Harvard University.
Call #: E184.A1H35
Herbst,
P. (1997). The color of words: an encyclopaedic dictionary
of ethnic bias in the United States. Yarmouth , ME: Intercultural
Press.
Call #: E184.A1H466
1997
Racial
and ethnic diversity: Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans,
and Whites. (1998). (Vol. 2nd ed.).
Ithaca , N.Y. : New Strategist Publications.
Call #: E184.A1R33
Broude,
G. J. (1994). Marriage, family, and relationships: a cross-cultural
encyclopedia. Santa Barbara , Calif: Abc-Clio.
Call #: GN480.B76 1994
Cashmore,
E., Banton, M., & Adam, H. (1994). Dictionary of race and
ethnic relations (3rd ed.). London ; New York : Routledge.
Call #: GN496.C37 1994
Levinson,
D. (1994). Ethnic relations: a cross-cultural encyclopedia
. Santa Barbara , Calif.: Abc-Clio.
Call #: GN496.L48 1994
Taylor,
R. P. (2000). Death and the afterlife: a cultural encyclopedia
. Santa Barbara , Calif: Abc-Clio.
Call #: GT3150.T25 2000
Ponzetti,
J. J. (2003). International encyclopedia of marriage and family
(2nd ed.). New York ; London: Macmillan Reference USA/Thomson/Gale.
Call #: HQ9.E52 2003
Appelbaum,
P. M. (2002). Multicultural and diversity education: a reference
handbook. Santa Barbara , Calif: Abc-Clio.
Call #: LC1099.3.A66
2002
Thomas,
R. L. (1996). Connecting cultures: a guide to multicultural
literature for children. New Providence , N.J. : R.R. Bowker.
Call #: Z1037.T465 1996
Lind,
B. B. (1996). Multicultural children's literature: an annotated
bibliography, grades K-8. Jefferson , N.C. : McFarland &
Co.
Call #: Z1361.E4L56
1996
Weinberg,
M. (1996). Racism in contemporary America (Vol. no. 6).
Westport , Conn. : Greenwood Press.
Call #: Z1361.N39W45
1996
Finding
Books in the Catalog:
Finding
the correct information in the Catalog is sometimes a bit difficult.
Please look at the following instructions carefully to learn how
to obtain the resources you need on your ethnic group.
To do a search, please follow these
directions:
Library Catalog is located at: http://cat.libraries.psu.edu
1. In the “search type” drop-down
box, set it to “LC Subj Headings”
2. In the search box, type
in your ethnic group (ex: Latin American), followed by a $
Do NOT use the plural form of your
group: (ex: Asian Americans).
Ex:
Asian American$
Hispanic American$
*NOTE: Only exception to this is
'Native Americans'. Please use “Indians of North America” with
no $.
3. After you have typed in
the name of your group, add any of the following keywords onto
the phrase to obtain specific results on your topic:
(Note: Most of these key
words work for any “_______ American$” group you are researching):
Keyword list:
Cultural Assimilation
Social Life and Customs
Ethnic Identity
Psychology
Social Conditions
Youth
Families
Education
Parents
Students
Children
College Students
Ex:
Asian American$ Ethnic Identity
African American$ Youth
Hispanic American$ Psychology
Subject headings
that are unique to each group:
African-American:
African American Boys
African American Girls
African American Young Men
African American Teenagers
African American Teenage Girls
African American Teenage Boys
African American Aged
African American Elementary Schools
African American Men Family Relationships
African American Men Mental Health
African American Women Mental Health
African American Women Family Relationships
Asian-American:
Asian American Teenage Girls Psychology
Asian Americans Mental Health
Asian Americans Counseling of
Older Japanese Americans Psychology
Asian American Women Family Relationships
Asian American Men Family Relationships
Hispanic/Latin American:
Older Hispanic Americans
Hispanic American Teenagers
Hispanic Americans Case Studies
Hispanic Americans Mental Health
Latin Americans Mental Health
Latin Americans United States Case Studies
Native
American (search by Indians of North America ):
Indians
of North America Attitudes
Indians of North America
Schools
Indian
Youth North America
Indians of North America Mental Health Services
Pacific Islander-American:
Pacific
Islanders United States
Pacific Islander Americans
Pacific Islander Americans Counseling of
Pacific Islander American Women
Pacific Islander American Women Education (Higher)
Other ethnic search terms that will
work with keyword list:
Chinese American
Cuban American
Irish American
Italian American
Japanese American
Korean American
Mexican American
Polish American
Spanish American
Vietnamese American
Web
Resources:
U.S.
Census information on ethnic groups in America:
http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/hotlinks.html
E-Resources:
Psychology Databases
Primary resource for psychology and related aspects of disciplines
including education, organizational management, psychophysiology,
psychiatry, nursing, sociology, etc. Many titles are available
in full text.
http://www.lias.psu.edu/alallpsu.html
PsycInfo
PsycINFO, the primary database for psychology and related disciplines,
is a database of psychological literature from the 1800's to the
present. Related subject areas included education, organizational
management, psychophysiology, psychiatry, nursing, ergonomics,
environmental psychology, human factors engineering, sociology,
business, law and more
http://www.lias.psu.edu/alallpsu.html
ProQuest Psychology Journals
Full text database subset of PsycINFO, including 300 full-text
journals that are licensed to ProQuest. Coverage is typically
from 1996, with a few titles prior to that date.
http://www.lias.psu.edu/alallpsu.html
Social Science Abstracts
International index to English language periodicals in Sociology,
Anthropology, Geography, Economics, Political Science, and Law.
Provides abstracts for articles.
Coverage: 1983-present.
http://www.lias.psu.edu/alallpsu.html
Sociological Abstracts
Index for English language journals in Sociology, Social Work,
and other Social Sciences. Provides abstracts for articles and
is international in scope. Coverage: 1963-present.
http://www.lias.psu.edu/alallpsu.html
Videos:
(available
at front desk – please ask us for the title you need)
Aspiraciones: the lives and dreams
of Latinos in Pennsylvania
A
look at the Latino communities in Pennsylvania , focusing on their
adversities, their beliefs, and their dreams.
Freedom
on my mind
Documentary of the
civil rights movement and the events surrounding the Mississippi
Voter Registration Project of the early 1960's.
Seasons
of a Navajo
Shows one year in
the life of an extended Navajo family on a southwestern reservation.
Contrasts the traditional life with modern changes.
Standing
on my sisters' shoulders
This documentary tells the story
of the three Mississippi women in 1965, who walked into the US
House of Representatives in Washington D.C.to seek their civil
rights.
Strengthening the Black family
Among
the topics they addressed [at this meeting] were establishing
role models, media stereotypes, the value of education, the role
of the father and mother in the family, the role of the church
in the community, and developing strong communities.
Unfinished
business
Within
the lifetime of those born now, half the population of the U.S.
will be Spanish-speaking. Hispanic immigrants contribute a wealth
of traditions: diverse cultural creativity in art, music, and
dance, respect for family ties--distinct hallmarks of the Spanish-speaking
world.
When
East meets East
What
exactly does it mean to be "more Chinese" for people
of Asian descent who have relocated to or were born in North America
? This genre-breaking documentary explores the issues of ethnic
and cultural identity
last updated 06/08/2004
