This guide is intended to serve as a starting point for researching information on educational administration and policy using both print and electronic resources available through the University at Albany Libraries. The prefix REF before the call number of a book indicates that it is shelved in the Reference Area on the first floor. If the call number has no prefix, the book is shelved in the general stacks on the upper floors of the main library. If the call number ends with WWW, the book is an electronic resource. Most education materials will have call numbers that begin with the letter "L;" those books are shelved on the third floor, northeast.

Subjects for books in the University at Albany Libraries are based on Library of Congress (LC) Subject headings. The subject headings function like a thesaurus, allowing you to find the relevant materials about a specific topic with greater precision than keywords. They are especially helpful for searching library online catalogs. Examples of LC subject headings for various education topics are listed below. All of the following entries are linked to the search results on the University at Albany Libraries' online catalog, Minerva. If you need help in finding appropriate subject headings for your research, please consult a reference librarian or use the Library of Congress Subject Headings (REF Z695 U4752X 2002) located near the Reference Desk area.

Call numbers are assigned to each book or journal. They arrange books and journals on the shelves in broad subject categories. The University at Albany Libraries use the Library of Congress classification scheme. This call number system uses the combination of letters and numeric numbers. The letters represent the subject, and "L" is the call number classification for Education. The following entries are some examples. For a complete listing of LC call numbers, please visit the Library of Congress Classification Outline.

ERIC Thesaurus contains education-related terms called Descriptors which function as subject headings. Using Descriptors in your ERIC database searching can help you retrieve records of greater relevance to your topic. Examples of ERIC Thesaurus terms for various topics pertaining to educational administration and policy are listed below. If you need help in finding appropriate terms for your research, please consult a reference librarian or use the Thesaurus of ERIC descriptors (REF Z 695.1 E3 E34) located near the Reference Desk area. You can also access the Thesaurus online through the Web site for Education Resources Information Center (ERIC).

Indexes and abstracts are useful for finding journal articles, conference papers, government documents, and other types of publications, such as ERIC documents. The section below includes core indexes in both print and electronic format.

• Educational Administration Abstracts. Columbus, OH: Ohio State University, 1966+. Quarterly. Library has 1966+.
  REF LB 2805 E48x [yr.]
            Articles to be abstracted are selected from some 150 journals published in the U.S. and some Western European countries. Entries are presented in a classified topical arrangement. Author and subject indexes are also provided in each issue and cumulated author and subject indexes and a list of the source journals are provided in the 4th issue of each volume. Imprint varies. At present, distributed by Corwin Press, a Sage Publications Co.
• ERIC - Educational Resources Information Center
            Updating of the ERIC database ceased during 2003 and was resumed in mid-2005 with a small number of entries dated 2004 and 2005. In order to retrieve additional references to journal articles from the years 2003 - 2005, it is necessary to supplement an ERIC search with a search of Education Full Text and other databases, such as the multidisciplinary databases linked below. At present, the ERIC Web site is the only version of ERIC that includes references to articles published in 2005.
  The ERIC database consists of two files:
  
  1. Journal articles (1969+). Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE). CIJE indexed articles from a large number of journals in Education and related fields until 2003. For references to articles from recent years (2003 - 2005), use Education Full Text and other databases in addition to ERIC. See suggested databases below.
  
  2. ERIC Documents (1966+). Resources in Education (RIE). Announces and summarizes research reports, bibliographies, speeches, syllabi, glossaries, conference papers, and various other types of publications.
• ERIC [via EBSCO].    (1966+ )
            A database that provides indexing and abstracting services and full text articles from more than 380 of the journals indexed by ERIC. Offers keyword searching at the basic and advanced levels and subject searching using the thesaurus. Click on Linked Full Text to retrieve the full article. If "Check SFX for availability" appears in the record, the entire text of the article may be available from another subscribed database. To find out or retrieve the article, click on that message. When the message "Full text from ERIC" appears in the record, the item is an ERIC document. If you want to see the full text of the ERIC document, click on "Full text from ERIC."
• Education Full Text.    (1983+ Selected full text; coverage varies by journal) (1994+ Abstracts) (1995+ books)
           Select Advanced Search or Basic Search. Indexes approximately 500 titles, of which 266 offer full text retrieval online for selected years. Allows users to limit their searches in various ways, e.g. by document type, by publication year (or a span of years), to peer-reviewed journals, or to full text sources.
• Education Research Complete.   (Most mid-1990s+ ; some content back to 1930s. Selected full-text, coverage varies by journal)
            Bibliographic and full-text database which provides indexing and abstracts for more than 1,500 journals, as well as full text for more than 750 journals, 100+ books and monographs, and numerous education-related conference papers. Topics covered include all levels of education from early childhood to higher education, and many educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education, and testing. It also touches upon areas of curriculum instruction as well as administration, policy, funding, and related social issues.
• OECD iLibrary.
            Full-text books, reports, annuals, working papers, loose-leaf binders, periodicals and databases containing research on social and policy issues, as well as statistical information.

To locate journals in print, microform, and electronic formats in the University at Albany Libraries, go to Libraries' Home Page. Click on Journals - Print & Online, then type the title of the journal in the searchbox. If the library has the journal in print or in microform, the record showing the call number will be displayed.

National Center for Education Statistics publications are available online through the Website of the National Center for Education Statistics  (NCES). For additional online statistical resources related to Education, go to the General Resources page and then select the "Statistical Sources" tab. The online catalog may be used to find statistical sources under subject headings such as "Education - Statistics" or "Education, Higher - Statistics."

• Annual Educational Summary, [yr.]. Albany: The University of the State of New York, 1959/60+. Annual. Library has 1959/60+.
  REF L 182 G5 N528 [yr.]
            Tabular statistical and financial data on New York's public and private institutions of education. Details for individual school districts are found in the appendix. An additional source of Education Statistics for New York State is available online New York State Education Department (NYSED). The Web site of the NYSED includes Internet links, reports, and much more.
• Digest of Education Statistics. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1962+. Annual (except 1977-78, 1983-84, and 1985-86, when it was biennial). Library has 1963+. Shelved in Government Publications Area.
  Online/J 85 Ed 1. 113:
  Also available online in Popular NCES Reports
             The main source of statistical data on American education from pre-kindergarten through graduate school. Although it emphasizes the most recent information, some retrospective data are given for purposes of comparison and historical perspective. A detailed table of contents and subject index are provided. From 1974-79 the SuDocs (call) number was J 85 He 19.315: [yr.]; earlier years had other SuDocs numbers. Digest of Education Statistics supersedes Biennial Survey of Education LA 209 A37.
• Projections of Education Statistics to [yrs]. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office. Annual. Shelved in Government Publications Area.
  Online/ J 85 Ed 1. 120: [yr.]
            Provides projections for the coming ten year period based on trends of the past ten years. Covers elementary, secondary, and higher education. Includes demographic and financial data.
• The Condition of Education, [yr.]. National Center for Education Statistics.Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1975+. Annual. Library has 1980+. Shelved in Government Publications Area.
  J 85 Ed 1. 109:.
  Also available online in Popular NCES Reports
            Gives data on education from elementary through postsecondary levels. In addition to tables and graphs, there is narrative material which presents overviews. A glossary and a subject index are provided. Before the existence of the Department of Education (1980) the SuDocs (call) number was HE 19.314:[yr./pt.].
• Statistics Sources. Eds. Paul Wasserman and Joanne Pastar. Detroit: Gale, 1962+. Latest two years are retained. Latest issue shelved in Ready Reference.
  REF Ready Ref Z 7551 S84 [yr.][v.]
            Annotated list of principal statistics sources, such as the Digest of Education Statistics. Alphabetical subject index uses subject headings such as, "Education," "Schools," "Teachers," and names of countries.

Educational Administration, Standards, and Evaluation

• Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent.    Eds. Thomas C. Hunt, Barbara Schneider, and David N. Plank. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications, c2010.
  Online/LB 2805 E528 2010 WWW
            "Entries are arranged alphabetically and incude such topics as court cases, professional and nonpofit organizations, movements, historical events, theories, types of schools, and biographies."
• Encyclopedia of School Administration & Supervision. Eds. Richard A. Gorton, Gail T. Schneider, and James C. Fisher. Phoenix, AZ: ORYX Press, 1988.
  REF LB 2805 E53 1988
            Introduction to a wide range of topics related to administration and leadership of the schools. Alphabetical arrangement of 300 topics. Signed articles by invited contributors.
• Standards and Schooling in the United States: An Encyclopedia. Joe L. Kincheloe and Danny Weil. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2001. 3 Vols.
  REF LB 2822.82 S82 2001
           Topics featuring signed articles with bibliographies are arranged in alphabetical order. At the close of Volume 3, additional material is appended: a historical timeline for educational reform and standards, a list of selected print and nonprint resources regarding the standards debate in the U.S., information about the editors and contributors, and a general index.
• Encyclopedia of Educational Evaluation. Scarvia B. Anderson, Samuel Ball, and Richard T. Murphy. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1975.
  REF LB 2823 A65
            Articles are arranged alphabetically in eleven categories with cross references to synonymous or broader terms. Each article includes a short bibliography. Name and subject indexes are provided.
• International Encyclopedia of Educational Evaluation. Eds. Herbert J. Walberg and Geneva D. Haertel. Oxford; New York: Pergamon Press, 1990.
  REF LB 2822.75 I57 1990
            A comprehensive encyclopedia that covers all the basic areas of educational evaluation and testing. The signed articles are not arranged alphabetically, but the subject index at the end provides a logical guide to the contents. There are bibliographic references throughout.

Higher Education

• Encyclopedia of Higher Education. Eds. Burton R. Clark and Guy R. Neave. Oxford; New York: Pergamon Press, 1992. 4 Vols.
  REF LB 15 E49 1992 [v.]
            Provides extensive coverage of statistics and concepts in international higher education. Volume 1 covers national systems of higher education, Volumes 2 and 3 treat analytical perspectives, and Volume 4 addresses academic disciplines and offers a comprehensive index of the names and topics included in this work. Each article is signed and includes bibliographical references.
• Higher Education in the United States: An Encyclopedia. Eds. James J.F. Forest and Kevin Kinser. Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 2002. 2 Vols.
  REF LA 225 H54 2002 [v.]
           Volume 1 consists of an alphabetical presentation of signed articles with bibliographies. Volume 2 includes appendixes listing important books and important events, bibliographical references, a general index, and the names and academic affiliations of the contributors.
• The International Encyclopedia of Higher Education. Ed. Asa S. Knowles. San Francisco; Jossey-Bass, 1977. 10 vols.
  REF LB 15 I57 [v.]
            "The first major reference work devoted exclusively to ... higher education on a global basis." Volume 1 contains tables of contents, acronyms, and a glossary. Vols. 2-9 comprise the main body of 1300 essays, most of which are signed and include bibliographies. Vol. 10 provides name and subject indexes.
• International Higher Education: An Encyclopedia. Ed. Philip G. Altbach. New York: Garland Pub., 1991. 2 vols.
  REF LB 15 I59 1990 [v.]
            Provides entries on the various aspects of higher education around the world, broken down by countries. Volume 1 includes 15 signed articles about pressing topics in higher education. Volume 2 has a bibliography at the end, arranged under the entry headings used in the work itself. An index is also included.

Education Law

• Deskbook Encyclopedia of American School Law. Rosemount, MN: Informational Research Systems, 1980/1981+.
  KF 4114 D46 [yr.] Library has 1986 and 1996.
           Topical arrangement of common legal issues based on federal and state appellate court decisions in the field of education. Includes an index and an appendix of Supreme Court decisions.
• The Educator's Encyclopedia of School Law. Daniel Jon Gatti. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1990.
  REF KF 4114.5 G37 1990
            Areas covered: constitutional rights, liability issues, personnel issues, attendance, anti-discrimination legislation, and more. Includes bibliographic references and an index.
• Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education. Ed. Charles J. Russo. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, 2010.
  KF4225 A68 E53 2010 WWW
            Provides a good starting point for a basic understanding of the laws surrounding the education field. Excerpts from 30 key cases in tandem with their related case entries are included. It also addresses emerging technologies such as webcams, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube and the challenges they create for both legislators and the judiciary.

• Higher Education: Handbook of Theory and Research. Ed. John C. Smart. New York: Agathon Press, 1985+. Annual. Library has Vol. 1, 1985+.
  LB 2300 H53X
           Volume XVII, 2002, consists of ten articles from contributors at institutions of higher education in the USA and Norway. Published under the sponsorship of the American Educational Research Association and The Association for the Study of Higher Education. Other Title: Handbook of Theory and Research.
• International Handbook of Higher Education. Eds. James J.F. Forest and Philip G. Altbach. Dordrecht : Springer, 2006. 2 Vols.
  REF LB 2322.2 I57 2006
            Volume I reviews and provides a critical analysis of the literature in a specific subject area, draws connections with subjects covered elsewhere in the Handbook, and highlights practical implications of the existing research. Volume II provides in-depth analyses of regional and national higher education issues.
• Handbook of World Education: A Comparative Guide to Higher Education & Educational Systems of the World. Ed. Walter Wickremasinghe. Houston, TX.: American Collegiate Service, c1991.
  REF LB 43 H36 1991
            Describes the educational systems of the nations of the world. Alphabetical arrangement by names of countries. Consists of signed articles with bibliographical references. Articles were written by nationals of the countries covered.
• International Handbook of Education Systems. Eds. J. Cameron, et al. Chichester, UK; New York: Wiley, 1983+. 3 Vols. Irregular.
  REF LB 15 I58 [yr.][v.]
            Each of the three volumes covers a designated geographic area: V.I: Europe and Canada; V.II: Africa and the Middle East; V.III: Asia, Australasia, and Latin America. In addition to the information on education systems, general information about each country is provided. The United States is among several countries not represented in this work.
• International Handbook of Educational Change. Eds. Andy Hargreaves, et al. (Kluwer International Handbooks of Education, 5) Dordrecht; Boston: Kluwer Academic Pub., 1998. 1 Vol. in 2.
  REF LC 71.2 I58 1998 [pt.]
           Consists of signed articles with bibliographical references. Part I covers the topics: roots of educational change and extending educational change. Part II covers fundamental change and the practice and theory of school improvement. At the end of Part II are separate indexes of names and subjects.
• Handbook of Education Policy Research. Eds. Gary Sykes, et al. New York: Routledge; [Washington, D.C.]: American Educational Research Association, 2009.
  Oversized* LC 71 H363 2009
           "Organized into seven sections, the Handbook focuses on (1) disciplinary foundations of educational policy, (2) methodological perspectives, (3) the policy process, (4) resources, management, and organization, (5) teaching and learning policy, (6) actors and institutions, and (7) education access and differentiation."
• Public Schooling in America: A Reference Handbook. Richard D. Van Scooter. (Contemporary World Issues) Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 1991.
  LA 217.2 V36 1991
           Covers issues such as school reform, restructuring schools, values, safety, and equality of opportunity. Chapter 5 provides reports on public schooling, such as A Nation at Risk. Includes an index, annotated lists of reference materials and journals, and directory material about educational organizations.
• School Violence: A Reference Handbook. Deborah L. Kopka. (Contemporary World Issues) Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 1997.
  LB 3013.3 K68 1997
            Provides an overview, a chronology of prevention efforts covering the period of 1968 - 1997, legislation, approaches by the states, descriptions of resources, a glossary, bibliographies, and an index.
• World Yearbook of Education 1990: Assessment and Evaluation. Ed. Chris Bell. Series Ed. Duncan Harris. London: New York: Kogan Page; Nichols Publishing,1990.
  L 101 G8 Y4 1990
            Covers British education. Each yearbook in the series, World Yearbook of Education focuses on a separate topic and has a distinct title. Library also has 1979, 1980, 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1989. Continues: The World Year Book of Education, London: Evans Bros., 1965-1978, L 101 G8 Y4 [yr.] (Library has 1965-1974) and Year Book of Education, London: Evans Bros, 1932-1964, L 101 G8 Y4 [yr.] (Library has 1932-35, 1937-40, 1949-57, 1959-64).

• Educational Administration Glossary. Edward L. Dejnozka. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1983.
  REF LB 15 D373 1983
            The alphabetically arranged glossary comprises some 1400 terms. Includes cross-references, a bibliography, and appendixes.
• Education and the Law: A Dictionary. Bonnie B. Taylor. (Contemporary Legal Issues) Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, 1996.
  KF 4117 T39 1996
            Alphabetical arrangement of entries covers "issues and ideas that are currently affecting education law." An introductory chapter provides an overview of the history and sources of education law. A keyword index and a table of cases provide addtional points of access.
• Dictionary of Multicultural Education. Eds. Carl A. Grant and Gloria Ladson-Billings. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1997.
  REF LC 1099 D53 1997
            Consists of entries by almost 100 scholars. Terms are presented in alphabetical order. Many entries include useful bibliographies. The book provides an appendix of multicultural education resources including organizations and Web sites.
• Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors. 12th ed. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1990.
  REF Z 695.1 E3 E34 [yr.]
             A guide to the subject terminology used by the ERIC clearinghouses in indexing ERIC documents for Resources in Education and journal articles for Current Index to Journals in Education. Includes broader, narrower, and related terms to facilitate search strategy.

A selection of bibliographies is offered in this section. The libraries have numerous other sources for finding bibliographies; among them are ERIC/RIE and Bibliographic Index, both described below in this guide. Minerva, the online catalog, can be used to find additional bibliographies. For example, a bibliography on higher education would be found under the subject heading, "Education, Higher--Bibliographies." Ask a reference librarian for help in identifying relevant subject headings.

• American Higher Education: A Guide to Reference Sources. Peter P. Olevnik. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1993.
  REF LA 226 Z999 O54x 1993
           Entries are arranged in 8 chapters according to type of material, e.g. guides to the literature, dictionaries and encyclopedias. Each chapter contains an introduction, a selection of general works, and a selection of "special works." The latter sub-division is further sub-divided by topic. For example, Chapter 4, "Handbooks," is sub-divided by topics such as administration, collective bargaining, community colleges, financial assistance, and law. For additional access points, author, title, and subject indexes are provided.
• Teacher Education Program Evaluation: An Annotated Bibliography. Jerry B. Ayers and Mary F. Berney. (Garland Bibliographies in Contemporary Education, 10. Garland Reference of Social Science, 619) New York: Garland Pub., 1990.
  LB 1715 Z999 A94 1990
           Employs a topical arrangement of entries for books, journal articles, dissertations, and ERIC documents. Provides four indexes: authors, titles, subjects, and an index to the 1987 Standards of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
• The Multicultural Education Debate in the University: A Bibliography. Comp. Joan Nordquist. (Contemporary Social Issues: A Bibliographic Series, 25) Santa Cruz, CA: Reference and Research Services, 1992.
  HN 17.5 Z999 C53x No. 25
           Unannotated citations for books and articles are presented in a topical arrangement.
• Educational Reform: A Bibliography with Indexes. Jordan T. Ville. Huntington, NY: Nova Science Publishers, 2001.
  LB 14.7 Z999 V55 2001
            Entries are arranged under the subject rubrics: Educational Accountability, Educational Change, Educational Leadership, Educational Indicators, and Educational Innovations. Most of the materials cited are books published in the USA in the 1990's. The body of the work is followed by separate indexes of authors, subjects, and titles.

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