Tests and Measurements Subject Resources at University Libraries, The University of Akron

Many of the online resources listed on this page are for UAkron students, faculty, and staff only.
For detailed information on connecting from off-campus, see: Connecting to Online Resources.

Subject headings

Following are some possible headings that can be used in a UA Libraries Catalog subject search:

achievement tests
educational tests and measurements
intelligence tests
occupational aptitude tests
psychodiagnostics
psychological tests
psychometrics

Reference sources, with the exception of microforms and reserve materials, are located on the first floor of the library behind the reference desk. These items do not circulate, so they cannot leave the library building. Microforms and reserves are located on the ground floor.

Beere, C.A. (1990). Sex and gender issues: a handbook of tests and measures. New York: Greenwood Press. Ref BF692.B38 1990
Corcoran, K. & Fisher, J. (2000). Measures for clinical practice: a sourcebook. New York: Free Press. Ref BF176.C66 2000
Davis, C.M. et al. (1988). Sexuality-related measures : a compendium. Lake Mills, Iowa: Graphic Pub. Co. Ref HQ60.S49 1988
Directory of psychological tests in the sport and exercise sciences. (1996). Morgantown, WV: Fitness Information Technology. Ref GV706.4 D57 1996
Directory of unpublished experimental mental measures. (1974-1995) New York: Human Sciences Press. Ref BF431.G625 V.1-6
Eliot, J. (1983). An international directory of spatial tests. Atlantic Highlands, NJ: Humanities Press. Ref BF469.E42 1983
The ETS Test Collection Catalog. (1992) Phoenix: Oryx Press. Ref LB3051.E79 1992
Fabiano, E. (1989). Index to tests used in educational testing dissertations. Phoenix: Oryx Press. Ref LB3051.F3 1989
Janesick, V. (2001). Assessment debate: a reference handbook. Santa Barbara: ABC Clio. Ref LB3051.S66 2001
Mangen, D.J., & Peterson, W.A. (Eds.). (1992). Research instruments in social gerontology. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota. Ref HQ1061.R44 1982-1984
Mental measurements yearbook. (1938- ). Highland Park, NJ: The Mental Measurements Yearbooks. Ref Z5814.P8 B932 1938-1998 (1999+ accessible online; link from UA Libraries Catalog record or list of databases)
Sweetland, R.C. & Keyser, D.J. (Eds.). (1991). Tests: a comprehensive referenc efor assessments in psychology, education, and business. Austin: Pro-Ed. Ref BF176.T43 1991
Test critiques. (1984-). Kansas City, Mo.: Test Corporation of America. Ref BF176.T419 1984-1992
Tests in microfiche (1995-). Princeton, NJ : Educational Testing Service. Microforms LB1131.E39x (1995-present)
Tests in print V: an index to tests, test reviews and literature on specific tests. (1999). Lincoln, Neb.: Buros Institute of Mental Measurements. Ref Z5814.E9 T47 1999
Toviliaos, J., Perlmutter, B.F. & Strauss, M.A. (2001). Handbook of family measurement techniques. Newbury Park, Calif.: Sage. Reserve room HQ728.T68 2001
Wolfsfeld, L. (1981). EDAC test collection catalogue: a description of tests for use in bilingual education programs. Cambridge, Mass.: Evaluation, Dissemination, and Assessment Center for Bilingual Education. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED258467) Microforms

Handbooks

Handbooks are located in various parts of the library, depending on their call number. Handbooks that are part of the reference collection do not circulate.

Andrews, J., et al. (2001). Handbook of psychoeducational assessment. San Diego: Academic Press. LB3051.H31985 2001
Dana, R. (Ed.) (2000). Handbook of cross-cultural and multicultural personality assessment. Mahwah, N.J. : Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. RC473.P79 H36 2000
Groth-Marnat, G. (1999). Handbook of psychological assessment: with WAIS-III supplement. New York: J. Wiley. BF176.G76 1990
Hansen, C.P. & Conrad, K.A. (1991). Handbook of psychological assessment in business. New York: Quorum Books. HF5549.H2975 1991
Johnson, O. & Bommanito, J. (1976). Tests and measurements in child development handbook. San Francisco : Jossey-Bass Publishers. Ref BF722.J643
Jones, R.L. (Ed.) (1996). Handbook of tests and measurements for black populations. Hampton, VA: Cobb & Henry Publishers. BF176.H37 1996
Lester, P.E. (2000). Handbook of tests and measurement in education and the social sciences. Lanham, MD: Scarecrow Press/Technomic Books. Ref LB3051.L458 2000
Phye, G.D. (1997). Handbook of classroom assessment: learning, achievement and adjustment. San Diego: Academic Press. LB3051.H3198 1997
Suzuki, L.A., et al. (Eds.) (1996). Handbook of multicultural assessment: clinical, psychological and educational applications. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. BF176.H36 1996

Periodicals

Printed periodicals are located on the ground floor. The newest, or "current" periodicals are located in the reserve room, while the older volumes are in the bound journal section on the ground floor. Some periodicals can be accessed electronically through various Indexes/Databases.

Applied Psychological Measurement – 1977-present; also available electronically through Academic Search Premiere
Assessment – 1994-present
Educational and Psychological Measurement – 1941-present
Educational Measurement, Issues and Practices – 1986-present
Journal of Educational Measurement - 1964-1969; 1971-present; also available electronically through Academic Search Premiere
Journal of Projective Techniques and Personality Assessment – 1963-1970
Psychological Assessment – 1989-1993; also available electronically through Academic Search Premiere
Psychometrika – 1936-1962; 1964-present

Indexes and abstracts

Print Indexes

Print indexes are located at the end of the reference collection on the first floor, behind the reference desk. Some indexes are accessible electronically, either through the Article Indexes and Databases link from the library home page, or with direct links from their UA Libraries Catalog record.

Education Index – 1929-1998 Index Z5813.E23
Psychological Abstracts – 1927-1998; Regional Depository BF1.P65

Electronic Databases

Test collections

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Internet resources