Gerontological Social Work: Home

The most current research in social work is often found in journal articles. The U of L and U of C Libraries subscribe to many databases that allow you to search for journal articles on your research topic. Some of the most important databases in the field of gerontology are listed below. Hover over the information icon () to read the description of each database. 

Databases with descriptions ending in the U of C coat of arms () will require your U of C login to access. University of Lethbridge students and faculty who are not part of the social work program do not have access to these resources.

Use the catalogue search box below to find videos available through the U of L Library. The catalogue indexes online streaming videos as well as films on DVD.

This guide is a short introduction to gerontology resources available through the University of Lethbridge and University of Calgary libraries. It is intended for use by social work students, though content may be relevant to researchers in a variety of fields.

Scroll down the page for guidance on finding reference materials (e.g., encyclopedias), books, journal articles, videos, and government documents pertaining to topics in gerontology. For information on finding social work resources more generally, visit our Social Work: General Resources guide.

Listed below are a handful of gerontology-related encyclopedias and handbooks available through the University of Lethbridge Library:

To find books on gerontology-related topics, search our library catalogue using the basic search box below or our advanced search page.

In addition to materials available through the University of Lethbridge Library, social work students and faculty at the U of L have access to online resources offered through the University of Calgary. Consequently, this guide directs students to resources available through both institutions.

Students may also wish to consult one of the University of Calgary Library's social work guides.

Government bodies publish a wealth of information related to social work and gerontology-related topics. As virtually all government documents are now published in electronic format, you should look for recent government publications online rather than in the Library's physical collections. Older publications, on the other hand, may only be available in print.

Use the custom Google search box below to search for government publications online. Use the drop down menu to limit your search to Canadian, American, or intergovernmental organization (e.g. UN, EU) documents.

Code courtesy of MADGIC, MacOdrum Library, Carleton University

You may also wish to consult the following websites and pages for government information:

For more help, visit our Government Information guide.