Located on the first floor of the Green Library Bing Wing, the Social Sciences Resource Center (SSRC) is home to an array of collections, computing resources and services in support of advanced research in the social sciences. A Web-based information kiosk located in the Center's main public area provides basic directional information and introduces users to key SSRC resources, services and contacts. The Center provides resources and services described below.
The Social Science Subject Specialists
The social science subject specialists interpret the social science and government documents collections for the Stanford community and provide advanced research assistance on an appointment basis. In addition, the SSRC subject specialists give by-request workshops for classes and other Stanford groups.
The Jonsson Social Sciences Reading Room
The Jonsson Social Sciences Reading Room contains an extensive social science reference collection, which includes texts, scholarly encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries, directories, guides, and current issues of selected journals in the social sciences. Dual-boot iMac computers (Windows, MacOS) provide access to online and software resources for research and instruction. Software programs include basic quantitative software, SPSS, Stata, SAS, qualitative software, NVivo and software used in conjunction with Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
The Jonsson Library of Government Documents
The Jonsson Library of Government Documents contains print and microform collections, including publications from the U.S. Federal Government, State of California, United Nations, international agencies and foreign countries. Online databases from U.S. federal and state agencies and international organizations provide full-text publications and statistical information. Details about selected online sources can be found in several other articles in this issue:
- Rediscovering and Mining Digital Government Information
- Intergovernmental and Nongovernmental Digital Resources
- Data and Statistical E-Resource
New Books
Users can browse a rotating selection of books in the social sciences. New books are located in the Center's main public area and circulate for a limited period.
Facilities
Group study rooms, networked printers and photocopy machines are located on the first floor of the Center. A microform reader-printer is located in the basement level of the Jonsson Library.
See also, Social Science Data and Software (SSDS): Support for Your Research in this issue.
