Research is supported through the doctoral level. Monographs and serials are purchased, generally for publications written in English. The serials collection is very limited, covering major cross-disciplinary social sciences topics. Reference materials are included, especially those whose cost would be prohibitive for any one guideline to purchase. Electronic formats, including CD-Roms and floppy disks, are given consideration.
Top priority is given to social policy issues, as well as social science research methodology.
Emphasis is given to materials published through major academic publishers, as well as international governmental and non-governmental publishing agencies. Each year, the Social Sciences collection group elects to participate in joint purchases with the Science, Area and Gender, and Humanities interdisciplinary guidelines. This is an official University of California, Santa Barbara Library web page. If you would like to be notified about new resources on InfoSurf, join our mailing list. Please read the Mission Statement and Policies and Procedures regarding this server.