RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STUDENTS

Library reference collection

The Reference Collection, located opposite the loans desk, contains encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks. These books provide definitions, quick facts, statistics and overviews on a topic and are used for concise, factual information. Titles relevant to Community Development include:

A dictionary of cultural and critical theory	R306.03
Business plans handbook	R658.4012
CSTC WA grants register	R361.709941
Directory of multigenerational programs in Western Australia	R362.6109941
Encyclopedia of social work	R361.003
Our true colours (Rockingham cultural mapping report)	R307.1099411

 

2nd floor Dewey numbers

The second floor of the library contains nonfiction books that can be borrowed. All books are arranged numerically according to their Dewey number. Relevant Dewey numbers for Community Development include:

Communities	306, 307
Community action	361.8
Community planning and development	307.1
Government welfare	361. 6
Management	658.4
Social action	361.2
Social work and group work	361.3, 361.4
Leadership	303.3

 

Online resources

The Library has a wide selection of online resources that can be accessed via the Electronic reference page, including electronic encyclopedias, dictionaries, statistics and referencing guides.

In addition to these links, the following websites may be useful to students of Community Development:

Commonwealth Dept of Family and Community Services This site provides full text publications on social policy and issues for housing, community support, disability services, child care services, and family issues. Links to related sites.

Regional Development Council The Regional Development Council is the peak advisory body to the West Australian Government on all regional development issues. The site provides good regional statistics and links to further information.

Community.gov.au The Community Portal provides access to online services and information for Australian community organisations and communities, linking to information and services provided by all levels of government and the non-government sector. Topics include community development, building social capital, sustainable communities, community networking, business, community partnerships and leadership.

Volunteering Western Australia Promotes volunteering and provides a focus for volunteering issues in Western Australia. Services include: the Volunteer Referral Service; information and consultancy; Retired and Senior Volunteers Program; Student Community Involvement Program; research and development of volunteer effort and management; Library Resource Centre; training and other resources. Free e-journals available online.

Department for Community Development This WA government department works with funded non-government agencies to support children, young people, men, women, seniors, families and communities.

Leadership Victoria Useful site contains free online skills training, articles and a special section on youth leadership resources.

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