Purpose of This Handout
This handout provides free, credible library and research resources to support ATI students in their studies. All resources listed are publicly accessible and appropriate for coursework, research papers, and professional development.Academic Books & Digital Libraries
- Internet Archive (https://archive.org ): Free borrowing of academic and professional books.
- Open Library (https://openlibrary.org ): Borrowable eBooks across counseling and psychology topics.
- HathiTrust Digital Library (https://www.hathitrust.org ): University‑based academic collections.
- Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org ): Public‑domain texts useful for ethics and foundational studies.
- WeLib (https://welib.org ): Free downloads of academic and professional books and academic papers.
Behavioral Health & Substance Use Resources
- SAMHSA (https://www.samhsa.gov ): Evidence‑based practices, treatment improvement protocols, and national guidelines.
- National Library of Medicine (https://www.nlm.nih.gov ): Biomedical and mental health research.
- PubMed Central (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc ): Free full‑text mental health and addiction research articles.
- CDC (https://www.cdc.gov ): Public health data, substance use trends, and prevention research.
Counseling, Psychology & Social Work Research
- Google Scholar (https://scholar.google.com ): Peer‑reviewed articles, theses, and professional literature.
- ERIC (https://eric.ed.gov ): Counseling, education, and training research.
- CORE (https://core.ac.uk ): Open-access academic papers from universities worldwide.
Ethics, Law & Professional Standards
- Legal Information Institute – Cornell (https://www.law.cornell.edu ): Federal laws, regulations, and ethics‑related statutes.
- GovInfo (https://www.govinfo.gov ): U.S. Code, CFR, and federal regulatory materials.
- Library of Congress (https://www.loc.gov ): Ethics, policy, and historical reference materials.
Public Library Digital Access
Most public libraries provide free access to eBooks, audiobooks, and journals with a library card.- Libby (https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby ): eBooks and audiobooks
- Hoopla (https://www.hoopladigital.com ): Educational videos, audiobooks, and documentaries
Research & Writing Support Tools
- Zotero (https://www.zotero.org ): Free citation management and research organization.
- APA Style Resources (https://apastyle.apa.org ): Writing and citation guidance.