Encyclopedia of Social Work

National Association of Social Workers Press and Oxford University Press Partner Up to Publish Online the Indispensible Encyclopedia of Social Work

New York, NY (PRWEB) July 08, 2013.

Oxford University Press (OUP) is pleased to announce the launch of the Encyclopedia of Social Work (ESW), a dynamic online resource co-published by OUP and the NASW Press.

Encyclopedia of Social Work offers hundreds of trusted articles on key topics in social work today. The new online service is not just an online version of the reference book, but a dynamic, “living” resource. Specially commissioned new and updated articles are added monthly to the site, ensuring that scholars, students, researchers, and practitioners have access to the most-timely data available. ESW features:

• Over 400 peer-reviewed articles (and growing), offering overviews on essential topics in 24 areas of social work study, from international issues to ethical dilemmas to evidence-based practice and more.
• Trusted, scholarly content infused with practical advice for social workers in the field, vetted with precision by a 13-member editorial board—led by Editor in Chief Cynthia Franklin, PhD.
• Article versions: clear labels identify when an article was first published, with a link to the newest, revised version if one exists, to ensure access to the most current content.
• Hundreds of succinct biographies of influential figures in social work history give users fast facts at a glance.
• Supplementary multimedia content, such as videos and “From Research to Practice” tips, provide context and expand research possibilities.

In September 2013, the ESW will move from a completely free access model to a subscription model. Robust free content elements will be available to visitors and will assist users in content discoverability.

The ESW video series in conjunction with the release, featuring real social workers and OUP editors speaking to the state of social work research, can be accessed via the links below:

1.    Research Needs
2.    From Print to Digital

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