Find & Request Physical GFU Library Materials: 1 min. 22 sec.
Find Physical Items in GFU Libraries
Find Print Books and Other Physical Items in the GFU Libraries
To search for GFU print books, videos, and other physical items:
- Go to the Library home page
- Add your search terms and click the gold Search button to run the search
The initial Primo search returns physical items along with online materials.
To limit to physical items from GFU libraries, such as print books, DVDs and print journals, look at the left side of the search results under the Availability heading and click the link "Physical Items in GFU Libraries"
Next, narrow by Resource Type such as print books from the left sidebar by clicking the link to Print Books, DVD Videos, Journals, etc.
A Primo Advanced Search allows for more nuanced searching, and limiting by material type, language, and more. Circulation Period: GFU books circulate to students for a six-week period, with up to two renewals. Most DVDs check out for one week.
GFU Print Books
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The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy by Publication Date: 2015-03-26This title is available in both print and e-book formats.
Books, Articles, Videos & More For Your Research Topics
Materials (books, ebooks, journal articles, videos, etc.) are available via Subject and Keyword searches from our George Fox Primo Advanced Search. See the examples links below.
Narrow further by using the "Material Type" drop down to select Print Books, Ebooks, Articles, etc.
Subject Search: Special Education (published last 10 years)
Subject Search: Autism Spectrum Disorder AND Keyword: School (published last 10 years)
Subject Search: Learning disabilities (published last 10 years)
Subject Search: Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (published last 10 years)
Subject search: "School psycholog*" (published last 10 years)
Find Ebooks at George Fox Library: 2 min. 8 sec.
Find & Access GFU Ebooks
E-books and other online materials in Primo are immediately available to GFU students and staff.
To find GFU e-books:
- Go to the Library home page
- Add your search terms and click the gold Search button to run the search
On the Primo search results page look to the left under the Resource Type heading
Choose the eBooks link to limit results to eBooks only (click "Show More" if eBooks are not showing)
Next:
- Click the Online access or title link for information about the book
- Click the link after "Full text available at:" to view the ebook
- Sign in if prompted
Another option is to search for GFU ebooks from the Primo Advanced Search page. Add your search terms, set Material Type: eBooks, Search Scope: GFU and click Search.
GFU EBooks
Visit our Library E-books page with info on major GFU Library e-book vendors - Use the links to guides below to learn how to use our two largest vendors of e-books for downloading, printing, note taking and more.
Ebook Central Ebooks: http://libguides.georgefox.edu/EbookCentral
Ebsco Academic E-books http://libguides.georgefox.edu/EBSCOebooks
Sample ebooks & ebooks being used for coursework in GCEP 531:
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School Psychology for the 21st Century, Second Edition by Publication Date: 2012A leading introductory text, this authoritative volume comprehensively describes the school psychologist's role in promoting positive academic, behavioral, and emotional outcomes for all students. The book emphasizes a problem-solving-based, data-driven approach to practice in today's diverse schools. It grounds the reader in the concepts and tools needed to become a competent, ethical practitioner; implement and evaluate multi-tiered interventions; and facilitate systems-level change. -
Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Publication Date: 2003The classic, bestselling book on the psychology of racism-now fully revised and updated Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about enabling communication across racial and ethnic divides. -
Learning Disabilities by Publication Date: 2018-11-21Presenting major advances in understanding learning disabilities (LDs) and describing effective educational practices, this authoritative volume has been significantly revised and expanded with more than 70% new material. Foremost LD experts identify effective principles of assessment and instruction within the framework of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). With a focus on what works in the classroom, the book explores the full range of reading, mathematics, and writing disabilities. It synthesizes knowledge from neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and special and general education. Illustrations include eight color plates. As a special supplement, a chapter on the history of the LD field from the first edition is provided at the companion website. -
Teaching and Behavior Support for Children and Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Publication Date: 2011The number of children diagnosed with autism has increased dramatically in the last decade, and a growing number of behavior analysts, psychologists, educators, and speech pathologists-to name a few-are just starting to regularly treat individuals with autism. Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require specialized instruction and behavior support to teach them critical skills and establish a meaningful quality of life. However, these objectives can only be achieved if professional and paraprofessional service providers have access to the most effective evidence-based and empirically supported methods for teaching children with autism. Similarly, practitioners must know about effective intervention methods that can be implemented to reduce and eliminate problem behaviors frequently displayed by people who have ASD.This guide is an indispensible asset, appropriate for any behavioral specialist, on all aspects of this increasingly prevalent disorder. -
The SAGE Handbook of Special Education by Publication Date: 2013-01-01The second edition of The SAGE Handbook of Special Education provides a comprehensive overview of special education, offering a wide range of views on key issues from all over the world. The contributors bring together up-to-date theory, research and innovations in practice, with an emphasis on future directions for the role of special education in a global context of inclusion. -
The ACA Encyclopedia of Counseling by Publication Date: 2009-07-01This premiere counseling reference book is ideal for students, educators, supervisors, researchers, and practitioners seeking to quickly and efficiently update or refresh their knowledge of the most important topics in counseling. More than 400 entries span the 2009 CACREP core areas used in counselor preparation, continuing education, and accreditation of counseling degree programs, making this a perfect text for introductory counseling classes or for use as a study guide when preparing for the National Counselor Exam. -
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Theory in Counseling and Psychotherapy by Publication Date: 2015-03-26
