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Acknowledgement of Problematic Subject Headings
Red Deer Polytechnic Library recognizes that our catalogue and resource descriptions contain language that reflects the biases, norms, and perspectives of the time in which they were created. In particular, for resources about persons and groups, this language is often outdated and harmful. These descriptions also incorporate controlled vocabularies, such as the Library of Congress Subject Headings, which include some headings (e.g., Indians of North America), that are offensive or inappropriate. We use international standards for description, but support and actively participate in efforts to update and change these practices as we strive for descriptions that are inclusive, respectful, and do not cause harm. We acknowledge the critical importance of community consultation in these efforts, and as residents on Treaty 7 and Treaty 6 territories and Métis Region 3 we commit to working together with our local communities to make these changes.
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Key Sociology Resources
- SocINDEX with Full Text This link opens in a new window
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A comprehensive sociology research database that includes journals, monographs, and conference papers.
- Family & Society Studies Worldwide This link opens in a new window
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Provides coverage of research, policy, and practice literature in the fields of family science, human development, and social welfare.
- eHRAF World Cultures This link opens in a new window
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A cross-cultural and ethnographic database that contains descriptive information on all aspects of cultural and social life.
- Exploring Race in Society This link opens in a new window
Provides an in-depth look at the history of race and delivers critical context on topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity, and inclusivity.
- Gender Studies Database This link opens in a new window
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Combines the Women’s Studies International and Men’s Studies databases, and also includes coverage of sexual diversity topics.
- LGBTQ+ Source This link opens in a new window
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Scholarly and popular LGBTQ+ publications in full text, plus historically important primary sources.
- Scopus This link opens in a new window
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This database combines comprehensive abstracts and citations with enriched data and linked scholarly literature across a wide variety of disciplines.
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
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This collection of online encyclopedias covers multiple topics. An alternative to Wikipedia.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new window
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A digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources.
- Humanities Source This link opens in a new window
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Journals, books and other sources from around the world pertaining to literary, scholarly, and creative thought.
- Project MUSE This link opens in a new window
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This database contains full-text scholarly journals and Open Access academic books in the areas of the arts, humanities, social sciences, and mathematics.
- Statista This link opens in a new window
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This data and business intelligence platform contains statistics, reports, and insights on 80,000+ topics for 170 industries.
- ASA Citation Style Guide from OWLA guide put together by the OWL at Purdue on how to cite sources using the 5th edition of the American Sociological Association (ASA) style manual. ASA style is used in some sociology classes. If you are uncertain which citation style you should use for an assignment, please check with your instructor.
Encyclopedia of SociologyCall Number: HM 425 E539 2000 v.1-5This classic reference covers core issues and more recent topics in all areas of sociology.
The Cambridge Dictionary of SociologyProvides an overview of the classical and the contemporary in the field of sociology.
- Google ScholarGoogle Scholar searches for academic literature, and is especially useful for tracking down articles from citations. On-campus, articles available through RDP Library will show a Request this item @ RDP link. Off-campus, set this functionality by going to Scholar's Settings --> Library Links and searching for Red Deer Polytechnic.
Indigenous Resources
- Indigenous Resources GuideThis guide will help you find information relevant to Indigenous topics in Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Métis ancestral lands.
Find Streaming Videos
- Academic Video Online
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This video collection of documentaries, films, demonstrations and more, spans subject areas like anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, etc.
- Criterion-On-Demand This link opens in a new window
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Access to educationally relevant feature films, including classics, documentaries, animated titles, independent films, and foreign films.
- Curio This link opens in a new window
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This streaming video collection features programs and teacher resource guides supporting K-12 and post-secondary courses. Includes News in Review, a current-events series. Contains English and French primary sources.
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
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Instructional and educational streaming videos in a wide range of subject areas. Includes performance rights for classroom use.
- Kanopy This link opens in a new window
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A film collection which includes documentaries, indie and foreign films, classics, and blockbuster movies. A small selection has been purchased for use by RDP students, faculty, and staff. Faculty can request films by contacting their Subject Librarian.
- National Film Board of Canada This link opens in a new window
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This collection includes documentaries, animations, experimental films, and alternative dramas. Public performance rights for classroom use included.
- Videatives Streaming Service This link opens in a new window
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This streaming video collection includes text and video clips demonstrating children in action by capturing the details of what children know and how teachers can build from children's knowledge.
- A-Z List of Streaming Video CollectionsAccess to all RDP Library Streaming Video Collections (including Curio.ca, Films on Demand, NFB, Kanopy, Videatives)
Find Databases & Journals by Title
- A-Z List of DatabasesA complete listing of databases, electronic resources, and streaming video collections licensed for use by Red Deer Polytechnic students, faculty, and staff.
- Find a Journal by TitleFind out if the Library has access to a specific journal.
Interlibrary Loans & Other Libraries
RDP Library can bring in items from libraries across North America for you. Use your Library Barcode Number and NEOS PIN for requests.
- Interlibrary Loan RequestsRequest articles, books, and multimedia items that are not held at Red Deer Polytechnic Library or at a NEOS Library. Log in here to check the status of a previous request.
- Red Deer Public LibraryStudents, use your iCard at Red Deer Public Library (RDPL).
Use your Library Barcode Number and NEOS PIN
to request items from other libraries
Off-Campus Access
Use your RDP email and password to access databases and e-resources off-campus. Learn about your RDP email and password.
Note that your RDP email requires multi-factor authentication (MFA). Learn about MFA.
Related Guides
- Research Common @ RDPFind information on conducting original research and on the supports available for research at Red Deer Polytechnic.
