GUIDE TO SOURCES IN EDUCATION
in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
http://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/education/educgui.html
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Location of Materials ........................................................................................................... 1
Call Numbers ...................................................................................................................... 2
Guides to Education Resources ......................................................................................... 3
Article & Journal Databases ................................................................................................ 3
Directories ........................................................................................................................... 4
College and University Rankings ........................................................................................ 6
Background Information: Dictionaries, Encyclopedias and Handbooks ............................. 8
Yearbooks ......................................................................................................................... 16
Education Standards ......................................................................................................... 17
Statistical Sources & Datasets .......................................................................................... 18
Grants, Funding, & Career Resources.............................................................................. 19
Bibliographies .................................................................................................................... 19
Biographical Sources ........................................................................................................ 20
LOCATION OF MATERIALS
All titles listed in this guide are located in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL)
Reference Collection unless otherwise noted.
The location SSHEL RCC indicates the item is in the SSHEL Reference Circulating Collection.
 designates online books and reference material; including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and
handbooks; which can be accessed from the Library Catalog (http://vufind.carli.illinois.edu/vf-uiu/).
 designates online databases and journals; including abstract, index, article, review, and book review
databases; which can be accessed from the Online Journals & Databases
(http://sfx.carli.illinois.edu/sfxuiu/az).
Questions? Contact SSHEL via email (sshel@library.illinois.edu), phone (217-244-1864), online
chat (http://www.library.illinois.edu/askus/), or in person (SSHEL North – Room 100 and SSHEL
South – Room 101, Main Library).
Print and PDF subject guides are updated yearly. The online subject guides may be updated more
frequently.
CALL NUMBERS
Call numbers are groups of numbers and/or letters that classify library items by subject. Items are
arranged on bookshelves by call number. The Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL)
uses both the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classification systems.
DEWEY
SUBJECT
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS (LC)
374
Adult education
LC5201-6660.4 (including extension schools,
distance ed., and evening and continuation
schools)
LC45-45.8 (non-formal ed. at all levels); LC4646.8 (alternative ed. at all levels)
371.04
Alternative (nontraditional) education
C.
375
College publications
Curricula
374.4
372.21
370
379
371.822 or 376
344.07
370.1
370.15
372
378
370.9
371.042 or
649.68
371.3
370.117
372.21
378.04
Distance education
Early childhood education
Education
Public policy issues in education
Education of women
Educational law
Educational philosophy
Educational psychology
Elementary education
Higher education
History of education
Home schools
LB1570-1571.2 (elementary); LB1628-1629.8
(secondary); LB2361-2365 (higher ed.)
LC5800-5808
LB1139.2-.5
L
LC71-188
LC1401-2572.2
K3740-3762
LB14-17.2
LB1050.9-1091
LB1554.2-1602
LB2300-2799.3
LA1-2396
LC40-41
Methods of instruction and study
Multicultural and bilingual education
Preschool education
Private colleges and universities
LB1024.2-1050.75
LC1099-1099.5
LB1140-1140.5
LB2328.5-.52
379.3
Private education and public policy
378.05
379
372.4
371.07 or 377
371.2 or 371
373
371.9
Public colleges and universities
Public education and public policy
Reading
Religious schools
School administration
Secondary education
Special education
371.1
Teachers and teaching
LB2827.3-.6 (federal aid to private schools);
LB2828-2828.6 (state aid to private schools)
LB2328.6-2329.5
LC71-188
LB1572.8-1573.8
LC321-951
LB2801-3095
LB1602.2-1696.6
LC3950-4803 (children and youth); LC48124827 (adults)
LB1025-1050.75 (teaching- principles and
practice); LB1775 (teaching)
 = Search the Library Catalog.
 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
Education Resources 2
GUIDES TO EDUCATION RESOURCES
Lists of information sources such as books, journals, websites, and databases about a specific subject,
with corresponding brief descriptions.
Online 
Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Educational Curriculum and
Methods.
A searchable directory of academic journals with information on editorial and submission
policies designed to help researchers and academics find the most appropriate journal in
which to publish manuscripts. Each entry provides the editor’s name and contact
information. They also provide information on the review process, publication information,
manuscript specifications, and aims and scopes of the journal. A companion directory
provides similar information for Educational Psychology and Administration (Online ).
011.02
B983e
2000
Education: A Guide to Reference and Information Sources. 2nd ed. 2000.
Provides information about key reference and information resources in the field of
education. It is divided into 14 categories that reflect different aspects of education, and
each chapter is then divided into subcategories by type of publication (journals,
dictionaries and encyclopedias, etc.). The entries each contain bibliographic information
and an annotation describing the resource. Includes author, title, and subject indexes.
Online 
ARTICLE & JOURNAL DATABASES
Databases are structured sets of information, stored in print or online. Often, databases are online
collections of journal article citations and full-text. Find articles about a specific topic by using keywords,
subject headings, authors, and more.
Online 
British Education Index.
British Education Index is a database that includes over 220,000 article records from
education and training journals, predominantly published in the UK from 1975 onwards,
and records from over 11,600 UK theses. Also included is a robust education thesaurus,
which includes hundreds of terms specific to British education.
Online 
Education Full-Text. 1983-.
Education Full-Text is a database that indexes and abstracts articles from Englishlanguage periodicals and yearbooks published in the United States and elsewhere.
Books relating to education published in 1995 or later are also indexed. Coverage begins
with January 1994. Full-text coverage begins in January 1996. Complemented by
Education Index Retrospective (1929-1983).
Online 
ERIC.
ERIC is a national education database sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
Presently the largest education database in the world, ERIC contains over 1,300,000
citations covering research documents, journal articles, technical reports, program
descriptions and evaluations, and other materials in the field of education. It also includes
abstracts, citations and selective full-text.
Online 
Higher Education Abstracts. 1965-.
Abstracts from journals, conference proceedings, and research reports pertaining to
participants in higher education, their functions, and environment. Continues College
Student Personnel Abstracts.
Online 
International ERIC. 1977-.
International ERIC is a combined database of the Australian Education Index (1977- ),
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 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
Education Resources 3
ERIC, and PsycINFO. Combined these indexes provide coverage of education-related
topics mainly in Oceania and the United States, with some representation of such
subjects in other parts of the world.
DIRECTORIES
Directories are a list of organizations, groups, people, places, or other data systematically arranged often
alphabetically or by location.
General
371.120973
AL79
2009
Alternative Teacher Certification: A State-by-State Analysis. 2009.
Information about alternative certification provided in one- to two-page overviews for
each state. The entries provide basic information such as program requirements,
number of credit hours needed for completion, and length of time required. Also
included is information on reciprocity agreements between states.
LC3965 .G538
2015
The Big Book of Special Education Resources. 2nd ed. 2015.
This diverse resource contains many different types of information, such as lesson
plans, addresses and phone numbers for federal agencies, and lists of books, videos,
and journals about topics in special education.
371.910973
C738
2013
The Complete Learning Disabilities Directory. 18th ed. 2013.
Provides information on how to deal with learning disabilities, whether it is for the first
time or multiple instances. Discusses what to look for in diagnosing a learning
disability and treatment options. It features a Glossary, Geographical Index, and
multiple resources ranging from programs, media, schools, and government agencies.
371.3078
D628
2009
Directory of Curriculum Materials Centers. 6th ed. 2009.
Guide to curriculum centers, laboratories, libraries, and collections in the United
States and Canada that support professional programs in teacher education. Entries
are organized by state and include addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses,
and collection information for each center. Institution index provided.
370.2573
En191
2013-2014
Educators Resource Directory. 10th ed. 2013.
Offers ready access to over 6,000 individual education-related resources and 195
charts containing educational statistics and rankings. The directory is divided into
three sections: resources for education professionals, from teaching opportunities
abroad and financial opportunities to school supplies and testing resources; national
and state statistics; and entry & publisher, geographic, and subject indexes.
378
W8911
Europa World of Learning. 2006-.
Arranged alphabetically by country, this guide lists learned societies, research
institutions, libraries, museums, universities and other institutions of higher education.
Online 
371.9
D6281
2011/2012
Guide to Private Special Education. 2011.
Provides a state-by-state listing of private schools focused on special education in the
U. S. Program emphases include physical, developmental, and learning impairments,
as well as ADD/ADHD, health, and emotional disturbances. Entries are arranged by
state and contain contact information, a list of special needs addressed by the
program, academic and support services offered, and tuition costs.
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Education Resources 4
371.13
W82r1
Requirements for Certification of Teachers, Counselors, Librarians,
Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools. 1935-.
Provides the local and regional differences and changes for each of the 50 states with
respect to the certification of teachers, administrators, counselors and librarians.
Primary, Elementary, & Secondary Education
371.01025
D62821
DIRPRO Directory of Illinois Schools. 1987-.
Provides information about regional offices of education; public school districts; and nonpublic school districts for K-12. Also included are Area Vocational Centers, a list of
Charter Schools, Regional Offices of Education, Special Education
Districts/Cooperatives/Associations, and a listing of public school districts by county.
373.73
H19
The Handbook of Private Schools. 1915-.
Contains information on 1,800 elementary and secondary boarding and day schools in
the U.S. Alphabetical index of schools.
Online 
Q.
370
P27
Patterson's American Education. 1904-.
A comprehensive list of public and private secondary schools, including selected
colleges, universities, and special schools. School systems are arranged by state, then
town. A list of post-secondary institutions classified by subject is provided.
Q.
372.02573
P277
Patterson's Elementary Education. 1989-.
Directory of American public and private elementary schools. Entries are alphabetized
within each state by community and by school type. Private and church-affiliated schools
are separate from public institutions.
373.222025
P4421a
Peterson's Private Secondary Schools. 1993/94-.
Provides an overview of 1500 private secondary schools worldwide. More detailed
descriptions, supplied by school administrators, are given for approximately 400 day and
boarding schools. There are sections with information on special needs schools and
private lower and middle schools. An alphabetical index and index by type of school are
provided, as is a section on how to choose a private school.
373.73
P939
Private Independent Schools. 1947/48-.
Offers descriptions of over 2,400 elementary and secondary independent, boarding, and
day schools. Alphabetical arrangement by state.
Higher Education
378.73
C569
A Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. 1994.
This work divides U.S. colleges and universities into six broad classes (Doctoral
Universities, Research Universities, Masters Colleges and Universities, Baccalaureate
Colleges, Specialized Institutions, Associate of Arts Colleges). Within these classes the
institutions are listed by state. There is an index of colleges and universities arranged in
alphabetical order by name of the institution. A website with revised classifications is now
provided at http://carnegieclassifications.iu.edu/ .
378
C686
The College Blue Book. 6 vols. 1923-.
Comprehensive fact book, giving directory and statistical information about colleges.
Recent editions are available online.
Online 
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 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
Education Resources 5
378
Y3
Commonwealth Universities Yearbook. 1914-.
Contains information on universities of all the nations of the British commonwealth. A
general index and name index are provided.
Online 
Q
378.155
G94
Guide to American Graduate Schools. 1967-.
Information on more than 600 institutions in the U.S. providing graduate and professional
study. They are arranged alphabetically by institution.
378.73
H412a
Higher Education Directory. 1983-.
This directory of accredited, degree-granting institutions of post-secondary education
includes college and university listings by state with institutional characteristics and
administrative officers; an alphabetical index of administrators "with their most direct
phone number;" an index of regional, national, professional, and specialized accreditation
agencies; and an alphabetic index of institutions.
378
In86
International Handbook of Universities. 1959-.
Provides descriptions of individual institutions excluding Commonwealth and United
States institutions.
Online 
National Faculty Directory. 1970-.
Alphabetical listing of U.S. and Canadian college, junior college and university faculty. No
biographical information included.
Q.
378.16
C832
2004
v.1-2
The New Country Index. Making Sense of International Credentials. 2004-.
These volumes provide information about the educational systems of over 150 countries,
focusing on credentials and recommendations regarding the United States equivalents of
each credential. Useful for interpreting the educational backgrounds of foreign persons
for program admission, licensing and hiring, and for statements of educational
equivalencies.
Q.
378.155
P44g
2009
Peterson's Graduate Programs in Business, Education, Health, Information
Studies, Law, and Social Work and Peterson's Graduate Programs in the
Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. 2009 & 2015, respectively.
In these two volumes of the set, readers can get essential information on more than
17,500 graduate programs in 146 disciplines, and 12,000 graduate programs in 144
disciplines respectively. They provide information on entrance and degree requirements,
expenses and financial aid, programs of study, and faculty research specialties.
Undergraduate Library has most recent editions.
Q.
378.155
P44c
2015
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
Various sources of statistical and reputational rankings of colleges and universities.
378.73
Am35201a
Online
378.15530257
Am351b
Online
Best Colleges. 1988-.
http://www.usnews.com/rankings
Provides a ranking of top colleges and universities in the United States. Includes articles
on how to choose, apply and pay for colleges.
Best Graduate Schools. 2003-.
http://www.usnews.com/rankings
Contains articles on graduate schools and rankings in law, business, medicine,
engineering, and education.
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Online
College and University Rankings Website.
http://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/specialcollections/rankings/
The College and University Rankings Website offers links to sites providing rankings of
undergraduate, graduate/research programs, law, business, and international education.
It also provides a bibliography of materials on College and University Rankings as well
as materials that discuss controversies and cautions about rankings.
LB2817.3.C66
2014
The Comparative Guide to American Elementary and Secondary Schools. 8th ed.
2014.
This guide includes statistics of all public school districts serving 1,500 or more students.
Organized by state, it contains listings of the public school educational profile, NAEP
Test Scores, District Profiles, and District Rankings. In addition to the state rankings and
orders, there are national comparisons and rankings. Also includes index of city names.
378.1550973
D262
A Data-Based Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs in the United States.
2 vols. 2010.
http://www.nap.edu/rdp/
This guide provides data collected by the National Research Council (NRC) that can be
used to assess and compare the quality and effectiveness of doctoral programs in the
U.S. The assessment analyzes data collected from doctoral programs in 62 disciplines
at 212 institutions. The Revised Guide to the Methodology is a section that presents the
updated methodology and expanded range of data used by the NRC.
Online
379.154
Ed833
Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators. 1992-.
Includes indicators from 30 OECD member countries on demographics; social and
economic contexts; costs and human and financial resources; access, participation and
progression; school environment and school/classroom processes; graduate output of
institutions; student achievement and adult literacy; and labor market outcomes.
371
Ed832
Education State Rankings: Pre K-12 Education in the 50 United States. 2011.
This source includes hundreds of state statistics involving districts and facilities,
finances, graduates and achievement, safety and discipline, special education, staff, and
students, as well as information about national percentages and averages. The book
also features a list of sources and an index.
379.110973
R168
Rankings and Estimates: Rankings of the States… and Estimates of School
Statistics. 2010-2011.
This NEA publication provides state-level data on topics that are of concern to public
education. The data aids in assessing the current state of public education in the United
States by examining the areas of government and school revenue/expenditures, school
enrollment and attendance, and faculty salaries. Newer editions of this work are freely
available at: http://www.nea.org/home/44479.htm.
372.210973
St29
2010
The State of Preschool: State Preschool Yearbook. 2003-.
Provides information about state-funded pre-kindergarten programs and how they
compare with other programs for young children. The data focus on access, quality
standards, and resources. The yearbook is organized into three sections: background
information on preschool education, a summary of the survey findings, and national
policy recommendations; each state’s policies on preschool access and quality; and
tables of survey data from each state. Newer editions are freely available at:
http://nieer.org/publications/annual-state-pre-k-reports-state-preschool-yearbooks.
Q.
378
W894
2014
Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2014. 2014.
Lists the top 100 universities from around the world by reputation. Over 10,000
responses to the survey from 133 countries determined the 2014 rankings. In addition to
the rankings, the 2014 edition also includes articles on global trends in higher education.
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378
W89
2013-14
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-14. 2013.
This supplemental publication compiles the annual world university rankings of Times
Higher Education, with data collected, analyzed, and verified by Thomson Reuters. The
rankings employ 13 separate performance indicators, drawing on about 50 million
journal citations and a survey of almost 60,000 respondents (since 2010). Includes
data/statistics tables and articles summarizing and analyzing the information, and
organizes rankings both generally and by subject area. Includes discussion of methods.
378.73
T62
The Top American Research Universities. 2000-.
Presents the latest rankings of US institutions of higher education from the Center for
Measuring University Performance’s (MUP). This report presents data tables examining
the top 50 universities nationally, and the top 25 medical and specialized research
universities nationally. It lists institutions that had more than $40 million in federal
research expenditures and examines them related to expenditures, endowments, and
other factors. The top 200 institutions are highlighted in data tables for recent years.
Data and source notes are included. All data are available for download in Excel
spreadsheets from the website at http://mup.asu.edu/.
Online 
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: DICTIONARIES, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, & HANDBOOKS
Background information can be found in reference sources, online or in print, such as dictionaries,
encyclopedias, and handbooks. Dictionaries contain brief definitions, usually only a sentence or two in
length. Encyclopedias provide a more in-depth description, usually a few paragraphs in length.
Handbooks contain descriptions that can be multiple pages and describe the development and future of a
subject.
Dictionaries
370.25
Sp12c
The Cyclopedic Education Dictionary. 1998.
This guide provides education terms, concepts, issues, and strategies. It deals with legal
issues and responsibilities, literacy development, developmental and educational
psychology terminology, key mathematical concepts and tables, and important bilingual
terms in the field.
370.3
D5615
A Dictionary of Education. 2008.
This dictionary presents brief definitions of key terms in the field of British education from
the early 20th to the 21st centuries. Covering legislative acts, trends in education policy
and philosophy, comparison of international standards of learning, curriculum orientations
and institutional competency, the volume is wide-reaching in scope. Entries often include
links to websites and recommendations for further reading. Includes a timeline of
important historical developments in the United Kingdom in the last century, and an
appendix with educational legislation in other English-speaking countries.
370.11703
D561
Dictionary of Multicultural Education. 1997.
This dictionary, for use by teachers, students and scholars, briefly discusses
approximately 200 terms related to multicultural education. Each entry provides
references to additional information sources and cross-references when appropriate.
371.903
V586d
1997
Dictionary of Special Education and Rehabilitation. 4th ed. 1997.
Presents definitions of over 2,000 terms currently used by special educators and
rehabilitation workers. There are sections on abbreviations and acronyms, national
associations and organizations, legal terms, journals, and sources of legal assistance.
 = Search the Library Catalog.
 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
Education Resources 8
Online 
Encyclopedia of Terminology for Educational Communications and Technology.
2013.
Written for both scholars and practitioners, this is a volume of scholarly definitions and
short discussions of approximately 180 key terms in the field. Each entry includes key
aspects of the term, alternative views and interpretations of the term, and future trends.
The definition discussions are supported with relevant literature from educational
communications and technology and related fields.
370.3
G856
2011
The Greenwood Dictionary of Education. 2011.
A comprehensive dictionary for a variety of subjects within education. It provides more
than 3,500 terms, acronyms, and initialisms that are in contemporary use and
understanding. The dictionary includes a preface, the dictionary itself, and a bibliography
for the definitions. The 2003 edition is available online.
379.2630973
R122h
Historical Dictionary of School Segregation and Desegregation: The American
Experience. 1998.
Covers school segregation and desegregation in postsecondary as well as elementary
and secondary education in the United States from before the Civil War. Contains brief
essays describing over 270 key court decisions, people, types of school desegregation
plans, legislation, organizations, terms, concepts, reports and publications that have
played a significant role in the history of this topic. Includes a bibliographical essay,
general and geographical bibliography and index.
371.822
H629
Historical Dictionary of Women’s Education in the United States. 1998.
Presents information about major events, ideas, movements, institutions and people
associated with women’s education in the U.S. from the colonial period to the present. It
represents different racial and socio-economics groups throughout the U.S., and covers
both formal and informal means of education. Includes a bibliography, a timeline of
events, an index, and list of contributors.
370.3
L552l
Learning Theories, A to Z. 2002.
Defines over 500 terms that relate to learning theories and environments. Organized
alphabetically, it provides information on learning theories about K-12 education, higher
education, industrial education, and training environments. Each of the terms is divided
into the following categories: cognitivism, constructivism, behaviorism, and humanism.
025.36
U5874t
Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors. 1969-2001.
Terms and word forms for use in locating documents and reports in the ERIC database.
Last published in 2001. Online versions of ERIC include updated thesaurus terms.
Encyclopedias
371.903
T847a
The A to Z of Learning Disabilities. 2006.
This encyclopedia contains more than 650 entries covering diagnoses, tests, treatments,
and educational strategies concerning learning disabilities. Each entry has a brief
description intended to provide the definition and some background for each term.
Contains six appendices that include national organizations, government sources of
information and help, assistive technology resources, hotlines, commercial technology
resources, and books of interest to people with learning disabilities. Also includes a
glossary, a bibliography and an index.
372.2103
Ea76
Early Childhood Education: An International Encyclopedia. 2007.
This four volume set compiles understandings, controversies, theories, policies, and
practices in early childhood education in the United States (Volume 1-3) and ten other
countries around the world (Volume 4). Entries in volumes 1-3 are arranged
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alphabetically and most include a list a further readings. Entries in Volume 4 are listed
alphabetically by country. The set concludes with a bibliography and cumulative index.
371.3303
Ed832
Education and Technology: An Encyclopedia. 2 vols. 2004.
This encyclopedia focuses on the role of technology in the classroom and in the learning
process. The authors identified seven categories of knowledge when compiling the
topics: foundations, implementation, issues, leaders, professional associations, projects,
and research and theory. Arranged alphabetically by subject, entries include essays from
a historical and contemporary perspective. There is a brief glossary of terms and an
index in the second volume.
Q.371.82996
En192
Encyclopedia of African American Education. 2010.
Provides information on many different facets of the African American educational
experience, including history, legislation and policy, specific institutions, and various
social factors that impact educational experiences and success. Articles are signed,
cross-referenced, and contain reference lists. Volume 1 contains a Reader’s Guide that
organizes entries by topic, as well as an alphabetical listing of entries. Volume 2 contains
a complete bibliography (each issue’s table of contents) and a selection of reprinted
articles from The Journal of Negro Education from 1932-2008, as well as an index.
Online 
370.973
Un32e
2007
Encyclopedia of American Education. 3rd ed. 3 vols. 2007.
Contains over 100 new articles and covers a variety of areas in education such as
administration, legislation, court decisions, finance, pedagogy, special education,
vocational education, history, school reform, technology, and so on. The appendices
contain an extensive cross-referenced bibliography for each subject, a chronology of
education in America since 1607, listing and summaries of significant federal legislation
in education since 1787, and a listing with summaries of major U.S. Supreme Court
decisions affecting education since the first decision in 1819. Includes an index.
371.4089
En194
Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural School Psychology. 2010.
Some 400 entries explore the concepts, themes, and latest research findings that are
critical to understanding the field of cross-cultural school psychology. The encyclopedia
examines issues that arise from pre-K to 12th grade. Each entry includes a description of
a particular term, a bibliography, and additional readings for professionals. Subject index
included.
Online 
Q.
371.3503
En19
Online 
Encyclopedia of Distance Learning. 4 vols. 2005.
A compilation of essays addressing issues pertaining to distance learning including the
technological impact on education in K-12, higher education, continuing education, and
professional and technical training. Topics include adult literacy, birth of virtual libraries,
collaborative learning technologies, consensus building using e-research, document
delivery, future learning devices, and history of correspondence instruction. 2005 and
2009 edition available online.
Q.
370.117
En192
Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education. 4 vols. 2012.
Provides over 700 alphabetically arranged entries about diversity in education written by
international academics and experts presenting research, statistics, case studies, best
practices, policies, and programs. Volume four also contains a chronology of key events
and publications related to diversity and education.
Q.
370.3
En193
2003
The Encyclopedia of Education. 8 vols. 2003.
This eight-volume encyclopedia provides detailed explanations for many of the terms and
concepts related to the study of education. In addition to the general information provided
by this source, its 8th volume provides detailed entries for court cases, legislation, and
international agreements that have influenced the history of education.
Online 
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344.730703
E564
Online 
Q.
371.2003
En193
Online 
Encyclopedia of Education Law. 2 vols. 2008.
This two volume set contains alphabetical entries in the field of education law, primarily
focused on developments since Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka et al. Entries
include citations and cross-references where applicable. The work provides a list of
entries, reader’s guide, and an index.
Encyclopedia of Educational Leadership and Administration. 2 vols. 2006.
Contains more than 600 entries on topics related to educational leadership and school
administration (from academic freedom and school reform acts to language theories and
year-round education). This encyclopedia also includes biographical entries for more
than 75 individuals who have contributed to the field and profession.
Online 
Encyclopedia of E-leadership, Counseling, and Training. 2012.
This book offers an in-depth description of key terms and concepts related to different
themes, issues, and trends in educational leadership, counseling, and technology
integration in modern universities and organizations worldwide.
Q.371.
33403
En192
Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration. 2008.
This two volume encyclopedia provides comprehensive classification, coverage, and
definition of the most important issues, concepts, trends, and applications of technologies
for the classroom. Entries are authored by leading experts in the field of information
technology education and organized in alphabetical order by title. Cumulative index
included in both volumes.
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Encyclopedia of Language and Education. 2nd ed. 10 vols. 2008.
Each volume in this set aims to give readers access to the international literature and
research on the topic. Most articles include early developments, major contributions,
works in progress, problems, future direction, and references. Volume topics include
language policy, literacy, discourse and education, second and foreign language
education, bilingual education, knowledge about language, testing and assessment,
socialization, ecology, and research methods. Also available as an e-book.
Encyclopedia of Multicultural Education. 1999.
Contains more than 400 terms, phrases, concepts, U.S. Supreme Court decisions, court
cases related to multicultural education, and significant contributors to American culture
from various racial and/or ethnic backgrounds, and key events.
Encyclopedia of School Health. 2013.
This encyclopedia covers all components of Coordinated School Health (K-12 and
preschool) programs put forth by the American School Health Association, including
health education instruction; physical education instruction; health services; nutrition
services; counseling, psychological, and social services; healthy and safe school
environment; health promotion for school staff; and family and community engagement.
Entries are organized alphabetically, but can be accessed through the Reader's Guide
(organized into 20 overarching topics) or index. Further reading and resources are
provided in each entry and in a general appendix.
Encyclopedia of Special Education: A Reference for the Education of Children,
Adolescents, and Adults With Disabilities and Other Exceptional Individuals. 4 vols.
2014.
This set is an excellent source for basic, summative information for those who are
concerned with the education of exceptional people and their special characteristics,
needs and problems. Over two thousand entries cover biographies, educational and
psychological tests, interventions and service delivery, disabling conditions, technologies,
organizations and journals, related services, and legal, global, and miscellaneous topics
about special education. Each entry includes additional references.
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Gender and Education: An Encyclopedia. 2 vols. 2007.
Explores current issues in gender and education in two volumes. Articles are divided into
ten subject areas covering such topics as gendered theories in education, curricular
issues, and educational policies. To facilitate research, each article also cross-references
other relevant articles within the encyclopedia. Volume 2 has a comprehensive index.
378.1982
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities: An Encyclopedia. 2011
This work traces the history of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and
discusses the major events that have impacted their origins, growth, and sustainment.
Includes information about individuals and organizations founded at these institutions and
their impact on the cultural, economic, political and social history of the United States.
Contains profiles of HBCUs arranged by founding date. Includes tables of two- and fouryear accredited HBCUs as of 2010, a timeline of major events impacting HBCUs, notable
alumni, significant primary documents, further resources, and an index.
Q.
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International Education: An Encyclopedia of Contemporary Issues and Systems. 2
vols. 2013.
This two-volume work focuses on educational structures worldwide and how human
ingenuity and creativity impact them. Section I examines a variety of topics related to
international education. These include sociopolitical and cultural issues, issues of gender,
topics in formal and informal education, curricular issues, intellectual and motor skill
development, technology, and educational institutions. The second section examines
educational systems around the globe, organized by continent and country. Following the
main text are a glossary and index. Bibliographic references appear throughout the work.
374.003
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International Encyclopedia of Adult Education. 2008.
This encyclopedia contains 171 entries which present key concepts and themes in the
field, providing insights into subjects and concepts regarding new forms of learning,
recent theoretical approaches, current geo-political dimensions and emerging
philosophical issues. Each entry provides a description of the term, identifies the key
figures associated with it, and provides a bibliography of significant references. Also
contains term, name, and subject indexes.
Online 
The International Encyclopedia of Education. 3rd ed. 2010.
This work can be searched for particular keywords, or browsed by subject classification,
author, article title, and subject index. 121 subject classification entries are arranged
alphabetically within 27 “mega-fields,” including Adult Education, Educational
Assessment, Teacher Education, and Technology and Learning. Authors list provides link
to articles by each contributor. Article title section is fully inclusive and arranged
alphabetically. Subject index provides extensive, linked cross-references.
370.92
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Paulo Freire Encyclopedia. 2012.
This encyclopedia contains over 200 signed entries with lists of references, detailing the
major themes and topics related to the work and life of Paulo Freire, a twentieth century
political philosopher of education. Includes a Paulo Freire bibliography and index.
370.1
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2008
Philosophy of Education: The Key Concepts. 2nd ed. 2008.
A guide to the key terms and concepts pertaining to philosophy of education. An
introduction provides a survey that discusses the relevance of the subject. Concepts are
described and analyzed in this book, which also contains an extensive bibliography.
Q.
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Psychology of Classroom Learning: An Encyclopedia. 2 vols. 2009.
Alphabetically arranged entries cover topics in both education and psychology. Themes
include: learning in school, academic motivation, developmental issues, empirical
aspects of education, psychology of learning in exceptional students, instructional
practices, and foundational works. Volume 2 contains an index to both volumes.
Online 
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418.0071
R765
2012
Online 
Routledge Encyclopedia of Language Teaching and Learning. 2nd ed. 2012.
This work is geared toward teachers and education researchers and provides extensive
explanations/descriptions of issues and terms related to this field. Each entry includes
references for further reading. Many entries include graphs and illustrations. Also
includes a list of contributors, alphabetical and thematic lists of entries, and an index.
378.008203
W842
Women in Higher Education: An Encyclopedia. 2002.
A nine-part encyclopedia with topics such as "Gender Theory and the Academy,"
"Women and Higher Education Policy," "Women Faculty," and "Women Administrators."
Includes two appendices: "Women's Studies Research Resources," and "Colleges
Identifying Themselves as Women's Colleges." Includes general index and bibliography.
371.826603
Y888
Youth, Education, and Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia. 2 vols. 2005.
This two-volume encyclopedia encompasses current research, policy, and practice on
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) sexualities, focusing specifically on the
intersection with young people and their education in every region of the world, with an
emphasis on the U.S. Each entry includes a bibliography, references and one or more
related annotated web sites.
Handbooks
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Battleground: Schools. 2 vols. 2008.
This two volume set provides a historical description of the most important controversies
in schooling during the past century. Ninety-three essays are included, each focused on
a different controversy. Entries summarize the nature of the controversy, including major
players and events relevant to the topic. Most include a time line and a list for further
readings. Also includes a general bibliography and an index.
370.11750973
F327b
Bilingual Education: A Reference Handbook. 2002.
Provides an overview of bilingual education in the U.S., including a description of its
evolution, an explanation of different policies and demographic factors that affect it, and
several comparisons with programs in other countries. Also includes a directory of
agencies and organizations associated with bilingual education, a list of print and
nonprint resources, and an index.
379.14
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2009
A Digest of Supreme Court Decisions Affecting Education. 5th ed. 2009.
Focuses on U.S. Supreme Court cases directly affecting students and staff in public and
private schools from kindergarten through grade 12. The topics deal with school district
governance and finance, the church-state relationship in education, student rights and
responsibilities, employee rights and responsibilities, discrimination, disability, national
origin, race and sex issues, civil rights cases, special rules, and procedural parameters.
370.94
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The Education Systems of Europe. 2007.
Analytical descriptions of all European education systems are presented in this
handbook. Arranged alphabetically by country, each chapter presents information about
the history and socio-cultural context of the education system, as well as the
organizational and governance context. Extensive references conclude each chapter. A
statistical profile of the education systems of Europe is included.
Online 
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2013
Guide to Higher Education in Africa. 6th ed. 2013.
This guide provides detailed information on all institutions of higher education
throughout Africa, including information on admission requirements, recognition of
studies, credentials, staff, and student statistics, etc. of 52 countries and more than
1,200 higher education institutions. Data is from the database maintained by
IAN/UNESCO Information Centre in Higher Education.
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H191
Handbook of Reading Research. 4 vols. 1984, 1991, 2000, 2011.
Vol. I is a comprehensive summarization, analysis, and interpretation of the cumulative
research in reading through 1984. Vol. II, which is intended as a companion volume and
not an update to the 1984 Handbook, presents key concepts in reading research in
sections entitled: society and literacy, task and format variables in reading research,
constructs of reader process, and literacy and schooling. Vol. III covers literacy research
around the world, methods of literacy research, literacy processes, literacy practices,
and literacy policies. Vol. IV addresses the nature, conduct, and validity of reading
research. Each volume includes author and subject indexes.
LB1028.3
.H355
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Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology. 4th ed.
2014.
The Handbook documents the latest in research and trends in educational
communications and technology. Divided into nine sections, the first section examines
theories, models, paradigms, and ethical aspects of educational technology. Section
Two gives extensive treatment to methodology, while the third section focuses on
assessment and evaluation. Sections Four and Five look at instructional and domainspecific strategies and models. The sixth section includes chapters on design, planning,
and implementation. The final three sections discuss the latest in emerging
technologies, technology integration, and the future of educational communications and
technology research. An epilogue, author list, glossary, and index conclude the work.
SSHEL RCC
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Handbook of Research on Emerging Priorities and Trends in Distance Education:
Communication, Pedagogy, and Technology. 2014.
Focuses on identifying, categorizing, and ranking the future trends in research, priorities,
and needs of Distance Education. It seeks to answer questions of a communicative,
pedagogical, and technological nature that are specific challenges on a global scale.
Q.
370.196
H191
2004
Handbook of Research on Multicultural Education. 2nd ed. 2004.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the major research and scholarship related to
multicultural education since the field emerged in the 1960s. The second edition features
both updated versions of most of the research presented in the first edition, as well as
twenty new chapters written by established scholars, and categorized into twelve topical
sections (e.g., research and research issues, education of ethnic groups, academic
achievement). Includes references, name and subject indexes.
Online 
Handbook of Research on Student Engagement. 2012.
Grounding data in real-world learning situations, contributors analyze indicators and
facilitators of student engagement, link engagement to motivation, and gauge the impact
of family, peers, and teachers on engagement in elementary and secondary grades.
Findings on the effectiveness of classroom interventions are discussed in detail.
Chapters on measurement methods and issues round out this important resource.
370.71072073
H191
2008
Handbook of Research on Teacher Education: Enduring Questions in Changing
Contexts. 3rd ed. 2008.
A project of the Association of Teacher Educators, this handbook is a collection of
essays on the subject of teacher education and professional development. Chapters are
arranged in nine categories. Each part contains an introduction, “framing chapters”
(primary essays), “artifacts” (historical or contemporary documents illustrating the
subject), and “commentaries” (presentations of diverse opinions from practitioners within
the subject field). Also included are name and subject indexes.
SSHEL RCC
Online 
Handbook of Research on Technologies for Improving the 21st Century
Workforce: Tools for Lifelong Learning. 2013.
Lifelong learning has become increasingly important as many countries have emerged
into learning societies. With these learning societies, adult and community education,
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along with new technologies, play a major role in shaping the economic, political, and
cultural realities. This work addresses how technologies impact the combination of
workforce education and adult learning with research from leading authorities and front
line faculty about equipping adult learners/employees with the right knowledge and skills
to continue to contribute to the economy.
Q.
372.21072
H191
2013
Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children. 3rd ed. 2013.
A collection of essays on important contemporary issues for those who work in or study
the field of early childhood education. Organized into three sections: early childhood
education and child development, childhood educational curriculum and instruction, and
foundations of early childhood educational policy. The third edition updates vital new
developments in the field and includes an index.
Online 
Handbook of Research on Transnational Higher Education. 2014.
The Handbook is a compilation of recent research in the areas of policy, governance,
technology, marketing, and leadership development.
370.15
H333
2009
Handbook of School Psychology. 4th ed. 2009.
Synthesizes trends, findings, and aspirations in the field, including research methods
and special contributions from education, developmental, cognitive, social, and
biological psychology. Chapters are arranged by sub-topic. Includes an author and
subject index.
303.372
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Handbook of Social Justice in Education. 2009.
Examines education theory, research, and practice in historical and ideological context,
with an emphasis on social movements for justice. Includes a compilation of resources
for further research and an index.
371.9046
IN2133
Inclusion and Diversity in Education. 2009.
These four volumes combine work about how inclusive education has evolved, including
equity, diversity, learning, community, identity, and belonging. Each of the volumes
presents writings around a particular dimension of theory, research, and practice that
the authors regard as central to the development of inclusion and diversity in education.
Volume 1 focuses on inclusive education as social justice, volume 2 on developing
inclusive schools and school systems, volume 3 on inclusive pedagogy in curricula and
classrooms, and volume 4 on learning from diverse voices in inclusive education.
LB2806.15
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International Handbook of Curriculum Research. 2nd ed. 2014.
This new edition contains 39 essays on curriculum studies in 34 countries. Additionally,
five introductory essays are included, as well as a section of contributor biographies and
a comprehensive index.
Online 
International Handbook of Educational Leadership and Social (In)justice. Vol. 1.
2014.
This handbook addresses the meanings of social justice and leadership. The Handbook
draws from a variety of educational subfields including educational leadership, higher
education academic networks, special education, health education, teacher education,
professional development, policy analyses, and multicultural education.
338.4737
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International Handbook on the Economics of Education. 2004.
This handbook surveys the field of the economics of education. Eighteen chapters cover
such topics as education and economic growth, school finance, funding higher
education, standards and grade inflation, and education and housing. Tables, diagrams
and graphs accompany each chapter in order to further illustrate the topic. A list of
references is included at the end of every chapter. Also includes an index.
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The Law of Higher Education: A Comprehensive Guide to Legal Implication of
Administrative Decision Making. 5th ed. 2 vols. 2013.
Provides foundational information, in-depth analysis, and practical suggestions on a
wide range of legal issues faced by public and private institutions of higher education.
Discussions draw on relevant court opinions, constitutional provisions, statutes,
administrative regulations, and related developments. Each section includes a select
bibliography. Multiple indexes are also provided.
370.114
M7922
Moral Education: A Handbook. 2 vols. 2008.
Offers current and practical research and information on moral education, especially as
it is presented in various school sectors in the United States. The focus of the entries is
not only on religious and private schools but on the whole education system as well and
how it concerns parents, teachers, school administrators and policy makers. Also
included are an extended bibliography and an index.
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The Praeger Handbook of American High Schools. 4 vols. 2007.
Explores secondary schooling in the United States. Entries are arranged alphabetically
and cover topics from assessment and history of the American high school to
attention/hyperactivity disorder and the No Child Left Behind act. Each entry contains
cross-references. Volume 1 and 2 contain entries from A-Z and an extensive
bibliography. Volume 3 contains primary documents and U.S. Supreme Court cases.
Volume 4 contains legislation relating to high school, a list of reports and books and an
index for all four volumes.
371.4
P883
The Praeger Handbook of Education and Psychology. 4 vols. 2007.
This work is intended to bridge the information gap between scholars and practitioners
of educational psychology. Topics covered range from classical definitions to empirical
analysis. Volume one is an introduction to theorists important in the field of education
and psychology, while volumes two through four look at issues and new ideas in the
field. Each chapter includes a reference list and volume four includes an index.
375.001
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The SAGE Handbook of Curriculum and Instruction. 2008.
Contains almost 30 essays on curriculum topics divided into three parts: practice,
context, and theory. Includes an author and subject index.
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SAGE Handbook of Research on Classroom Assessment. 2013.
A comprehensive source of research on all aspects of K-12 classroom assessment with
an emphasis on theory, conceptual frameworks, and all types of research (quantitative,
qualitative, mixed method) aid understanding of classroom assessment and how to
conduct inquiry in the area.
Twenty-First Century Education: A Reference Handbook. 2 vols. 2008.
This handbook provides readers with an understanding of the major stakeholders,
issues, policies and curriculum practices in the U.S. in the 21st Century context.
Chapters are divided into topics, and include analysis of pedagogy in the classroom and
student learning as it relates to the larger social context. Bibliographic references follow
each article. Includes cumulative index.
YEARBOOKS
Yearbooks are an annual compilation of facts and statistics on a particular subject for the preceding year.
Online 
Educational Media and Technology Yearbook. Vol. 38. 2014.
The yearbook notes the most current trends in the field of learning design and
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technology, taking into account the implications for both formal and informal learning.
Mediagraphy, profiles of leaders in the field, and an index are also included.
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Review of Research in Education. 1973-.
Published annually by the American Educational Research Association. Compiles articles
that synthesize and evaluate scholarship in the field of education. This is also a valuable
source of bibliographies on a variety of education-related topics.
Online 
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NAser.2
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Yearbook of the National Society for the Study of Education. 1901-.
Published annually in two volumes since 1901. Each volume discusses an educational
issue or problem. Includes name and subject indexes, plus a list of publications of the
society.
EDUCATION STANDARDS
Education standards define the knowledge and skills students should possess at critical points in their
educational career.
Online
Educational Standards.
http://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/education/educstandards.html
Created by the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library. Provides resources and
links to sites that define educational standards in different levels and areas, such as
General Standards, State Standards, Subject Standards, Teaching Standards and
Resources. The Resources page also provides call numbers and location for items that
the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library owns.
370
N2134
National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies: A Framework for Teaching,
Learning, and Assessment. 2010.
This revision of the 1994 standards aims to provide “a framework for teaching, learning,
and assessment in social studies” for K-12 classrooms, incorporating digital literacies and
current educational theories into the previous model. The standards are organized
around ten themes, including culture; time, continuity, and change; and civic ideals and
practices. Sections focus on themes, educational goals, and needs of early grades,
middle grades, and high school learners, with examples of classroom activities. Includes
two appendices on essential skills and democratic values, and an article on building
social understanding.
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Next Generation Science Standards. 2 vols. 2013.
Discusses the K-12 science education standards for the U.S. There is a section on how
to read the standards, which is broken down into two parts - Next Generation Science
Standards Arranged by Disciplinary Core Ideas and Next Generation Science Standards
Arranged by Topics. Includes glossary.
510.71
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Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. 2000.
This guide provides principles and standards for the development of high-quality,
engaging mathematics instruction. Covers the six guiding principles of equity, curriculum,
teaching, learning, assessment, and technology and provides standards by grade levels.
Includes table of contents and bibliographical references.
371.200973
St244
Standards and Schooling in the United States: An Encyclopedia. 3 vols. 2001.
This three volume set chronicles the current debate about quality education and
educational standards in American elementary, middle, and secondary school systems.
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Topics include: art, bilingual education, learning theory and cognition, opposition to
standards, school accreditation, teacher education, and testing. It provides a historical
timeline of educational reform and standards beginning in 1892 through 2000.
808.042071
N213s
Standards for the English Language Arts. 1996.
Outlines standards for English language arts teachers from elementary through high
school. Developed by the National Council of Teachers of English and the International
Reading Association, these standards convey nationally recognized principles and
methods for teaching and implementing English language arts in the curriculum.
LC3969.
45.
C69
2009
What Every Special Educator Must Know: the Ethics, Standards, and Guidelines
for Special Educators. 6th ed. 2009.
This reference guide covers ethics, standards, and guidelines for the preparation and
certification of special education teachers. It is designed to provide information for
students, practicing professionals, administrators, policy makers, families, and other
community stakeholders. Includes information on professional areas, such as commoncore overlap and assessment.
STATISTICAL SOURCES & DATASETS
Statistical sources contain numerical facts or data. A dataset is a collection of data.
378.73
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The American Freshman: National Norms. 1966Annual report of national normative data on the characteristics of American college
freshmen. Includes an overview of the latest results, tables of the results, and several
appendices describing the research methodology. All years are available online.
The Condition of Education. 1975-.
A publication of the National Center for Education Statistics. Presents data that measures
the health of education, monitors important developments, and shows trends in major
aspects of education. Emphasis is on analysis (narrative explication of charts and
graphs) as opposed to simple presentation of statistical data.
Digest of Education Statistics. 1975-.
The official U.S. authority for statistics on many aspects of education. This is an
extremely useful resource, with data relevant to many research questions.
Online 
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Online
378.3
In7o
Online
Global Education Digest: Comparing Education Statistics Across the World. 2003-.
Contains analysis and statistical tables from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics on the
financing of education, particularly at the primary level. Data provided is from the school
year ending in 2009 or the latest year available. An interactive database containing
additional indicators not included in the print version of the Digest is available at
www.uis.unesco.org/education/pages/ged-2011.aspx. The following URL provides
access to the last four years of the Digest (2009-2012):
www.uis.unesco.org/education/pages/global-education-digest.aspx.
Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. 2014.
http://www.iie.org/Research-and-Publications/Open-Doors.
Contains statistics and analysis regarding international students studying in the U.S. and
U.S. students studying abroad. Includes international students’ national origin, field of
study, location in the U.S., host institution types, finances, and personal characteristics.
Some topics also include long term trends with statistics from previous decades.
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378.1543
St291
2007
Projections of Education Statistics to 2021. 1964http://nces.ed.gov/programs/projections
Provides statistics for such factors as enrollment, graduates, classroom teachers, and
expenditures for all levels of education through the year 2021. While much of the data
pertains to the national level of education, select information concerning the state level
can supplement projections prepared by individual states. The latest edition is available
online.
State-By-State Profile of Community Colleges. 7th ed. 2007.
Provides an overview of trends and statistics related to community colleges. The first part
contains charts which present a national overview of populations served, tuition and
revenue data, popular degrees and career fields. A state-by-state section offers a
narrative overview and detailed statistics for each of the fifty states.
GRANTS, FUNDING, & CAREER RESOURCES
Resources with information about applying for grants, scholarships, fellowships, and other types of
funding as well as resources about finding a job in a specific field.
378.330973
H177g
2012
The Graduate School Funding Handbook. 3rd ed. 2012.
This guide for graduate students takes a brief look at different types of graduate degrees
and offers advice for securing funding for graduate education. A table of contents outlines
the information before more thoroughly exploring six avenues for obtaining financial aid:
External Funding; Training Fellowships; Study, Research, and Teach Abroad; Research
Grants; Dissertation Fellowships and Grants; and Postdoctoral Opportunities. Contact
information for different funding sources are scattered throughout.
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378.302573
M746
Money for Graduate Students in the Social & Behavioral Sciences. 2005-.
This semi-annual guide contains a list of fellowships, grants, awards, and other funding
programs that support graduate study, training, research, and creative activities in the
social and behavioral sciences. Includes five indexes by sponsor, residency, tenability,
subject, and deadline, and a lengthy introduction and guide to using the directory.
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Study Abroad. 1948-.
Lists and describes more than 200,000 scholarships, assistantships, travel grants,
courses and seminars at the post-secondary level in all academic and professional fields
available in 107 countries.
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
Bibliographies are lists of citations of books, websites, journals, articles, and other resources about a
specific subject. Bibliographies can appear at the end of a book, journal, or encyclopedia article, or as a
separate publication. Most of the bibliographies dealing with education topics are in the 016.37 to 016.38
(Dewey) or Z5811-5819 (LC) range.
016.370973
B471
A Bibliography of American Educational History: an Annotated and Classified
Guide. 1975.
Annotated bibliography with a primary focus on the history of American education.
016.37019342
J72f
From Brown to Boston: Desegregation in Education, 1954-1974. 1979.
Reviews the literature of desegregation in education in America from the Brown decision
of 1954 to 1974.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES
Biographical sources provide information about a single person or multiple people.
923.773
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Biographical Dictionary of American Educators. 1978.
Recognizes over 1600 teachers, reformers, theorists and administrators from colonial
times to 1976.
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Biographical Dictionary of Modern American Educators. 1997.
Like its predecessor, Biographical Dictionary of American Educators (1978), this volume
focuses on 410 people who made their mark in the field of education in the United States.
Each person selected had to have been born before 1935 or is now deceased in order to
consider the entire career. Five appendices and an index are included.
370.922
G657b
Biographical Dictionary of North American and European Educationists. 1997.
This is a companion volume to the Dictionary of British Educationists. Its purpose is to
give the user a guide to the lives and works of some 500 North Americans and European
educationists who have been key to shaping modern Western traditions and systems of
education. Those who are included in this dictionary had to be active in the educational
field from 1800 onwards and none can still be alive today.
370.94103
AL24d
Dictionary of British Educationists. 1989.
This dictionary provides readers with an easily accessible guide to the biographies of
approximately 450 educationists. Each person had to have been British, deceased, and
influential in the field of British education from the year 1800 onwards.
372.210922
P368p
Pioneers of Early Childhood Education: A Bio-Bibliographical Guide. 1998.
Brief biographical information about selected leaders in early childhood education is
presented in this work. Following a brief biographical summary of each person’s
educational contribution, primary and secondary sources of information for further study
are listed. A chronological list of pre-modern and modern pioneers is appended, as is a
brief bibliography and index.
June 2015
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