In support of counselor research, NBCC offers external websites to help conduct research and gather valuable information. These resources may provide insights and data relevant to the research counselor's conduct.
Please note that NBCC is not responsible for the content found on these external pages. The links are provided solely as a resource for researchers, and any questions regarding the information contained on these websites should be directed to the respective organizations or authors associated with those resources.
The Professional Counselor
The Professional Counselor (TPC) is the official journal of NBCC, dedicated to publishing original and innovative peer-reviewed research and scholarship in an electronic, open-access format to inform counselors and members of related helping professions.
Congressional Research Service
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) works for the U.S. Congress, including congressional committees and members of Congress, providing legislative and research analysis. As a legislative branch agency within the Library of Congress, CRS provides analysis that is “authoritative, confidential, objective and nonpartisan.”
DATA.GOV
DATA.GOV shares government open datasets and dataset collections to assist the public and policymakers in finding data, tools, and resources to conduct research.
Freedom of Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act allows the public the right to request access to records from federal agencies. This site details the FOIA process and can help with creating an FOIA request.
Government Accountability Office
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that provides the U.S. Congress, the heads of executive agencies, and the public with nonpartisan information. GAO also provides oversight of federal spending and operations and produces reports on a variety of topics.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress collection includes millions of cataloged books and other print materials and the world's largest collection of legal materials. The Library of Congress provides support to researchers who have exhausted their local and regional library resources. Researchers can also visit the Library of Congress’s reading rooms and research centers in person.
National Archives
The National Archives is a collection of historic U.S. files, including photos, military records, guides and indexes to federal information, and other government documents and publications. In addition to its website, researchers can visit its museum in Washington, D.C., and other federal records centers and presidential libraries across the country.
The National Institute of Mental Health Data Archive
The National Institute of Mental Health Data Archive (NDA) is a combined database and information-sharing platform featuring data from hundreds of U.S. scientific research projects, including mental health–related studies. NDA research summaries are accessible to researchers via permission groups for broad use, open access, and controlled access.
National Institutes of Health Research & Training
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research & Training page offers a variety of information, including NIH research resources; other U.S. library, medical, and clinical research resources; training opportunities; and links to government science and technology websites and technical publications.
National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is a U.S. federal agency that conducts and funds basic and clinical mental health research. Its online resources include links to research guides and lists, data-sharing platforms, regulatory details, and other information about behavioral and social sciences ..
PubMed Central
PubMed Central (PMC) is a free digital archive of more than 10 million scientific journal articles compiled from hundreds of years of research. PMC is part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine.
Research.gov
This site, which is part of the National Science Foundation, features an index of funding opportunities for research, including grants and fellowships from the federal government, along with scholarly publications and training resources.
Science.gov
This government website allows researchers to search multiple federal agencies at once, providing access to millions of results from scientific studies funded by the federal government. It includes peer-reviewed journal articles, technical reports, conference presentations, information about U.S. policies and initiatives related to the open access of scientific information, and more.
The Federal Register
This searchable journal of the U.S. government is updated daily and shares links to publications from federal agencies, including presidential documents, important notices, proposed rules, and information on a variety of topics including health and public welfare, science and technology, the environment, and more. It also provides opportunities to offer input on government programs.
USAspending.gov
This open data source tracks and reports federal spending, including loans and grants; budgets; and other information on Medicare, Social Security, and national defense; and is searchable by industry, location, and recipient.
U.S. Government Publishing Office
This federal legislative agency website provides free access to government publications and includes handouts, tutorials, and other resources for finding information.
U.S. Census
Every 10 years (most recently in 2020) the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a count of the country’s residents to determine federal funding for communities, seats in state legislatures and the U.S. House of Representatives, and other uses. Researchers can find a variety of facts and figures by state, county, and city.
Academia.edu
Academia Inc. is a commercial platform for social networking and sharing academic research. It hosts millions of articles, and a free account provides limited access to its features. (Please note that Academia.edu is not an educational institution despite its .edu web domain.)
The George Washington University: Jacob Burns Law Library Research Guides
This resource for GWU law students includes a variety of useful information about the U.S. Supreme Court, including recent and historical cases, rulings, reports, and more.
Harvard University Taubman Center for State and Local Government
The Taubman Center supports state and local government sectors with a variety of publications and programs pertaining to issues important across the United States.
Howard University: The Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, & Policy
Howard University’s Center for HBCU Research, Leadership, & Policy provides access to research of relevance to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
North Carolina A&T State University Division of Research
Explore how NC A&T’s Division of Research Division of Research, with its renowned Office of Research Compliance and Ethics, manages the university’s research initiatives, including collaboration between academic units and disciplines with other universities and with corporate and government researchers.
Digital Commons Network
The Digital Commons Network collects full-text scholarly articles from hundreds of universities and colleges and makes them available for free. It includes peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, dissertations, working papers, conference proceedings, and other original scholarly work, curated by university librarians.
FASPGC: FAS Project on Government Secrecy
The archived site of the Foundation of American Scientists Project on Government Secrecy can still provide useful information for researchers. The purpose of the project was to challenge excessive government secrecy and to promote public oversight in national security affairs. It ran from 1991–2021.
Google Books
Google Books is a comprehensive search engine for digital full-text books. Some books are freely accessible, while others are available for purchase or through libraries.
Google Scholar
Google’s specialized search engine returns articles, theses, books, abstracts, and other academic texts. Some documents are free to read, while others require purchase or subscription to the relevant website or service
JSTOR
JSTOR is a digital library that provides access to more than 12 million sources of scholarly content. Research a collection of high-quality sources and images from around the world. Through partnerships with libraries and publishers, JSTOR offers freely accessible content.
National Council of State Legislatures
The National Council of State Legislatures provides resources and training primarily for state officials.
National Governors Association
The National Governors Association provides nonpartisan reports and recommendations that address health care shortages and other issues.
Research Gate
Connect with the scientific community on a variety of topics, including health care, climate change, and more.
Stateline
Stateline is part of States Newsroom, the nation’s largest state-focused nonprofit news organization. They provide access to millions of authoritative scientific research results from U.S. federal agencies.
USAFacts
USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan organization that provides data on a variety of topics from around the country.
WorldCat.org
WorldCat.org connects thousands of libraries’ collections in one place. Use this site to find physical resources in libraries near you as well as electronic items like ebooks, e-journals, and articles that can be accessed online.
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