Community and Youth Work: Reference works

• Angel, William D. Youth movements of the world. 1990. (REF 369.4,A33)
• Charities Digest (REF 361,C2). This provides details of some 1,200 national and regional charities in the UK. It includes organizations providing services in the areas of health and social welfare, housing, education and the environment as well as grant-making trusts for people in need.
• Directory for Disabled People (REF 362.4,D14). A guide to the services and opportunities available to disabled people, their carers and providers of related services.
• Guide to the Social Services (REF 360.942,F42). Information on community care, personal social services for families and children, employment, housing, taxation, welfare benefits, education, immigration and nationality, and health services.
• International directory of youth bodies. 1990. (REF 369.4,I1)
• Municipal Yearbook and Public Services Directory (REF 352.042,M34). A comprehensive guide to the institutions, services and personnel of local government in the United Kingdom.
• Welfare Benefits Handbook (REF 360.942,N12). Authoritative guide to all means-tested benefits and non-means-tested benefits.
• Social Services Yearbook (REF 360.942,S3). Includes details of county council social services and allied departments, health authorities, advice and counselling services, voluntary service, and a wealth of other information.

Dictionaries and encyclopaedias

• Alcock, Pete, et al (eds.), The Blackwell dictionary of social policy. 2002. (Quick Ref 360.3,A1)
• International encyclopedia of the social and behavioral sciences. 2001. (Database).
• Marshall, Gordon (ed.), A dictionary of sociology. 1998. (303,M59)
• Michie, Jonathan (ed.), Reader's guide to the social sciences. 2001. (REF 303,M60)
• Robinson , David and Val Reed (eds.), The A-Z of social research jargon. 1998. (303,R27)
• Thomas, Martin and John Pierson (eds.), Dictionary of social work. 1995. (REF 361.8,T91)