| Counseling and Guidance |
| Defined: 1) The process of assisting an individual to understand himself and the world around him and to gain knowledge of the implications of this understanding for educational progress, career development, and personality fulfillment; 2) A form of systematic assistance (aside from regular instruction) to pupils, students, or others to help them assess their abilities and liabilities and to that information effectively in daily life. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Locating Books for Counseling and Guidance:
The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location of books in McLure Education Library, as well the Gorgas Main Library and the Business, Science and Health Libraries. Here are a few Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings and Call Numbers to get your search started:
Teaching and curriculum resources (textbooks, curriculum guides, ideas guides, etc.) can also be found by browsing the catalog for items with CURR.MAT or GUI. & COU.SUPP. call number designations. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library. |
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School Library Collection: McLure Library also maintains the School Library Collection, containing fiction and non-fiction materials for children. Materials in this collection can be found by browsing the catalog for items with SCH.LIB. call number designation. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library. |
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| Locating Counseling and Guidance Journals:
The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location information on journals held by University Libraries. It also provides a link to extensive databases holdings (www.lib.ua.edu/databases/). The following databases are most appropriate for those seeking Counseling and Guidance information: |
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Counseling and Guidance Journals held By McLure Education Library:
NOTE: McLure Library holds current issues in the Reading Room. Bound Volumes are shelved on the 2nd Floor, directly behind the Reference Area. |
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Reference Works by Subject/Title/Call Number: Counseling and Guidance Reference:
NOTE: Consult the Educational Psychology Pathfinder for more information on Evaluation and Assessment Counseling and Guidance Bibliography:
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Supplementary Curriculum Materials: Beyond materials listed in the Library Catalog, McLure Library also carries the Kraus Curriculum Development Library. This collection is available on microfiche and is located next to the ERIC microfiche on the basement level of McLure Library. The curriculum guides in this collection were selected at Annual meetings of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (www.ascd.org). |
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Internet Resources: American School Counselor Association (ASCA) www.schoolcounselor.orgASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they not only achieve success in school but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. School Psychology Resources Online www.schoolpsychology.net School Psychology Resources Online provides a broad assortment of links for those interested in school psychology, ranging form psychological conditions to professional resources for school psychologists. May also be of interest to parents and educators as well. American Counseling Association www.counseling.org The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. Founded in 1952, ACA is the world's largest association exclusively representing professional counselors in various practice settings. American College Counseling Association www.collegecounseling.org/ The American College Counseling Association is a national organization for persons in higher education settings whose purposes are counseling fostering student development. National Association of School Psychologists-Links www.nasponline.org/resources/links_alpha.aspx The National Association of School Psychologists provides a substantial number of links to psychology resources, as well as a broad scope of topics to interest of parents, educators, and practitioners. |
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