Organization
Learning & Development Resources
Research
Consultations /
Databases & Indexes
Journals
/ Book Catalogs / Reference
Books
/ Web Sites
Research Consultations:
Professional reference service is
available at the Keffer Library. While walk-in service is often
available, appointments should be made for lengthy reference consultations or
tutorials. If you are interested in a research consultation, call 651-962-4664 for
the reference desk, or for an individual librarian call:
Maura Smyth, 651-962-4661, mtsmyth@stthomas.edu
Andrea [Hudson] Koeppe, 651-962-4647, arhudson@stthomas.edu
John Heintz, 651-962-4646, jpheintz@stthomas.edu
Janice Kragness, 651-962-4645, jlkragness@stthomas.edu
Databases
& Indexes:
These
databases
and
indexes include
the contents of journals in the fields of
business,
education,
and
other social
science
topics.
In order
to write
fully
rounded
papers, it
will be
important
to explore
your topic
across
multiple
disciplines.
These are
not the
only
databases
you have
access to,
but they
are
excellent
places to
start your
research. You
can click
on the
links
below to
access
these
databases,
or visit the Library
Databases
and
Indexes
page to
find
these
and many
more.
Academic
Search
Premier
Social
Sciences -
Education
The
world's
largest
academic
multi-disciplinary
database,
Academic
Search
Premier
provides
full text
for nearly
4,600
scholarly
publications,
including
the full text
of more
than 3,500
peer-reviewed
journals.
Business
Source Premier
Search
tips Business
& Industry - Management
Provides access to nearly nearly 3,300 full text
scholarly publications, including more than 1,000
peer-reviewed journals covering many business topics such as
finance, human resources, international trade, economics,
marketing, and information technology.
Dissertations and Theses Social Sciences -
Education
Definitive
guide to more than 2 million U.S. doctoral dissertations and
master’s theses from 1861 to the present, as well as thousands
of international dissertations and theses. For recent
publications, the first 24 pages can be viewed freely, and the
full text can be purchased online.
ERIC
Search tips
Social Sciences -
Education
Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education,
ERIC contains studies, research
papers, and abstracts from over 750 education journals. It is
the major clearinghouse for topics relating to education,
adult learning, and training.
Expanded Academic
Search
tips Social
Sciences - Education
A
broad social science database with abstracts and full-text
articles from scholarly and general interest publications.
PsycINFO
Social Sciences -
Psychology & Counseling
Covers academic research and practice literature in psychology with abstracts to
journal articles, dissertations, and books.
Journals:
Note:
This list is not meant to be comprehensive. Many other
titles support this interdisciplinary field of study.
The full text
of many of these titles is available via
our
electronic
databases,
which can be searched using keywords
for
specific
topics. However, it
is also
important
to keep
abreast of
issues and
trends by
browsing these
and other
journals
in the
field.
Academy of
Management Journal - 1974-present
Academy of Management
Review -
1976-present
Adolescence - 1966-present
Adult Education Quarterly - 1983-present
Adult Learning - 1989-present
American Psychologist - 1946-present
Career Development Quarterly - 1986-present
Career Education Workshop - 1975-1982
Contemporary Psychology - 1956-2004
The Counseling Psychologist - 1969-2004
Employee Assistance
Quarterly - 1985-2002
Fortune - 1971-present
Harvard Business Review - 1922-present
Human Resource Development
Quarterly - 1990-present
Human
Resource Management -
1983-present
International Journal of Training and
Development - 1998-present
Journal of Applied Behavioral Sciences - 1989-2004
Journal
of Career Development -
1987 - present
Journal of Career Planning and Employment -
1985-2002
Journal of Compensation and Benefits
-
1990-present
Journal of Counseling and Development - 1984-present
Journal of Human Resources
- 1966-present
Journal of Vocational Behavior - 1971-present
Journal of Women & Aging - 1989-present
OD Practitioner
- 2000-present
Organization Development Journal - 1994-present
Organizational Dynamics - 1972-present
People
Management -
1995-present
Performance Improvement Quarterly
- 1997-present
Personnel Journal - 1945-1996
Training - 1974-present
Training
& Development - 1991-2001
Work and Occupations - 1997-2004
Working Woman - 1979-2001
Vocational Education Journal - 1985-1996
Book
Catalogs:
While
the
electronic
databases and indexes are
a convenient
and
expansive
way to locate articles,
there are
also many
books at Keffer
and other libraries that will complement your research with
background, details, and perspective you might not find in
journal articles.
CLICnet
CLICnet is
the catalog of Cooperating Libraries in Consortium (CLIC), a
federation of the libraries of eight private colleges and
universities in the Twin Cities, including the University of
Saint Thomas. Books from other campuses can be requested online
and delivered to the UST library of your choice.
WorldCat
WorldCat contains more than 62 million bibliographic records
and 1 billion holdings contributed by more than 9,000
libraries around the world. This is a useful resource when
you can't find what you need in one of the CLIC libraries.
Books not held by CLIC can be requested via Interlibrary
Loan.
Reference
Books:
Please
visit
the
Keffer
Library
in
person
to
review
the
following
sources,
which provide overviews
of current
research.
Handbooks
The ASTD Reference Guide to
Professional Human Resource Development Roles and Competencies.
REF
HF5549.5.T7 .S657 1992
This handbook provides background information on the work of HRD
professionals as well as an overview of the literature from the field.
The ASTD
Reference Guide to Workplace Learning and Performance: Present
and Future Roles and Competencies. REF HF5549.5 .T7
.S657 200
This
handbook provides background information on the WLP field and
references to the literature of the field. Those interested in
professional WLP work will find this book useful both as a broad
introduction and an ongoing reference resource.
The ASTD Training and Development
Handbook: A Guide to Human Resource Development. REF HF5549.5.T7
.T6648 1996
A collection of essays and overview articles comprises the basic
body of knowledge, theories, and best practices of vocational
training and development. Many entries include a bibliography
for further research.
Handbook of Organization
Studies.
REF HD31 .H31257 1996
A collection of essays organized into three areas: the history and
theory of the study of organization, broad themes in organizational studies (such as
leadership and innovation), and "reflections" on the interconnections between theory,
research, and practice.
Handbook of
Organizational Change and Innovation. REF HD58.8
.H3614 2004
This book
introduces research methods that are specifically designed to
support the development and evaluation of organizational process
theories.
Handbook of Organizational
Learning
&
Knowledge.
REF HD58.82 .H36 2001
This handbook provides
a
comprehensive
overview
of organizational
learning
and
related
issues of
knowledge
in
organizations.
It
highlights
theories
and
explains
the
origins,
issues,
current
applications,
and future
trends of
this field
of study.
Handbook
of
Research
Methods in
Industrial
and
Organizational
Psychology.
REF HF
5548.8 .H2653 2002
Focusing
both on theories
of
Organizational
Psychology
and
practical
applications,
this book
is a
comprehensive
treatment
of
research
philosophies,
approaches,
tools, and
techniques
unique to
industrial
and
organizational
psychology.
The New
Handbook of Organizational Communication: Advances in Theory,
Research, and Methods. REF HD30.3 .H3575 2001
This handbook weaves together the various threads of
interdisciplinary scholarship in the rapidly growing and
changing field of organizational communication.
The Trainer's Handbook: The AMA
Guide to Effective Training.
REF
HF5549.5.T7 .M58 1998
This handbook covers theories of training and
practical tips for planning and preparing training programs.
It also
describes challenges and trends within HRD for an increasingly diverse workforce.
U.S.
Master
Human
Resources
Guide.
REF
HF5549.17
.M93 2003
An
invaluable book that neatly ties up current issues, research,
and trends in the field of HR. This book is more practical
than theoretical in that individual chapters highlight real life
issues HR Managers must face such as Employment Law,
Counseling, Pay Structure Management, and Diversity.
Annuals
The Annual.
Curriculum
HF5549.5.T7 .A66
A collection of essays, response tools, and experiential learning
activities compiled for HRD professionals. The Annual is divided into two volumes:
Training and Consulting.
The ASTD Training and
Performance Yearbook.
REF HF5549.5.T7 .A834
An annual publication of "the most useful ideas, techniques, and
case studies" in the field, as well as a guide to pertinent publications,
Internet sites,
and organizations.
Training and Development
Yearbook.
HF5549.5.T7 .T6653 (2000-2001 only)
An annual publication that collects the "best" articles of the year
on a variety of topics. It also contains an excellent forward that details
"the year
in...," and a comprehensive appendix listing further resources.
Other Sources
Answers to Questions Most
Frequently Asked About Organizational Development.
REF HD58.8 .H3636 1995
Designed as an "uncomplicated orientation to the field." Useful
to both professionals and graduate students to familiarize themselves with the terminology
and concepts of HRD.
Building a Successful Consulting Practice. HD69.C6
.B845 2002
This
book presents 12 case studies designed to illustrate best
practices for beginning and continuing consultants. The book
focuses particularly on small consulting practices closely
related to the field of human resource development.
Encyclopedia
of
Leadership.
REF HD
57.7 .E53
2004
This
comprehensive
four-volume
encyclopedia
brings
together
many
theories,
biographies,
case
studies,
and best
practices
in the
study of
leaders
and
leadership.
How to Conduct Organizational
Surveys: A Step-by-Step Guide.
REF HF5549.5 .A83
.H69 1997
A practical guide to writing, administering, and analyzing surveys
within an organization.
International
Encyclopedia
of the
Social
&
Behavioral
Sciences.
REF H41 .I58 2001
This 26-volume
encyclopedia
can be
used for
an
overview
of many
topics
relating
to
leadership,
organization
development,
and
management.
Each entry includes a
detailed
bibliography
to aid
further
research.
Organization
Charts:
Structures
of 230
Businesses,
Government
Agencies,
and
Non-Profit
Organizations.
REF
HD38.07382000
This
volume
gathers
org
charts
from
more
than 30
countries
and all
major
sectors
of the
world
economy
excluding
agriculture.
Examples
from
multiple
companies
within
an
industry
enable
comparison
of
competitors,
and a
section
on
reorganization
offers
insight
into how
major
corporations
restructure.
Policies and practices in global human resource systems.
HF5549.5.E45
.D8 2001
A study of personnel management with a global
perspective.
Research on Professional
Consultation and Consultation for Organizational Change. REF HD58.8
.W545 1997
A bibliography with some annotations of journal articles, books, and
dissertations. Items selected are either literature reviews or empirical
research. Includes a detailed subject index.
The Trainer's Dictionary:
HRD Terms, Acronyms, Initials, and Abbreviations.
REF HF5549.A23
.R49 1993
Hundreds of HRD terms, abbreviations, and acronyms.
Web Sites:
Academy of Human Resource Development
The AHRD is a research academy devoted to developing and disseminating information on HRD
topics. Their site collects reports and papers on topics such as diversity training,
leadership, and the expanding roles of technology. Includes links to career
planning and employment sites.
American
Society
for
Training
and
Development
The ASTD is a
professional
organization
that
conducts
research
and
promotes
public
policy in
the field
of
workplace
training
and
learning.
Their Web
site has
information
on current
training
issues and
statistics,
trends,
knowledge
management,
legislation,
and links
to other
resources.
Minnesota
Organization Development Network
The MNODN is a
professional organization committed to the highest quality
practice and education of organization development professionals
in Minnesota. Their Web site includes a program guide,
information on services, membership and newsletter subscription
opportunities, and other resources.
Organization
Development Network
The OD Network
is a professional organization dedicated to being a leader
in the advancement of the theory and practice of
Organization Development. Their Web site includes
information about special interest conferences, the OD
Practitioner journal, employment opportunities, and
education resources.
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