LibGuides UFV: Homeless in the Fraser Valley: Books

Using Books

Books are excellent sources to consult for general introductory information when you are just learning about a topic or looking for definitions. Remember that books take a long time to be published so their information can be out of date versus other sources such as reports or websites. The UFV Library has numerous print and electronic books available for users to read whether you are at home or on site - please see a small selection highlighted below. If you are unsure how to find books on your own, please see the Library's how-to videos at the bottom of this page or contact a library staff member for assistance.

Books, Videos & E-Resources

Examples of Subjects in the Library Catalogue:

Homelessness--Health and Canada	Homelessness--Government Policy
Homelessness--Prevention	Homeless Persons--British Columbia
Affordable Housing--Canada	Homeless Shelter

Additional Library Resources

Can't Stay and Can't Go : Rental Housing Instability and Homelessness
The intention of this report is to express the urgency of the current moment: summarizing data about the rental housing crisis in Greater Victoria...

Finding home [electronic resource] : policy options for addressing homelessness in Canada
Call Number: HV4509 .F554 2009 eb
Homelessness in Canada, homelessness and health, homelessness and youth, homeless mothers, immigrants and refugees, Aboriginal people...
Mental Health Care for Homeless Youth : A Proposal for Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Leadership, Coordination, and Targeted Investment
Call Number: E-book
A proposal for federal, provincial and territorial leadership, coordination and targeted investment.
Reaching Home : Addiction, Substance Use and Homelessness: An Analysis from the Nationally Coordinated Point-in-Time Counts
Call Number: E-book
In 2018, Everyone Counts, the second nationally coordinated Point-in-Time count, surveyed 19,536 people across 61 communities about their experience of homelessness. This report analyzes responses from those who identified addiction or substance use as a reason for their recent housing loss.

Finding Books in UFV Library

Books & E Books

Reference Sources

Electronic Reference: Encyclopedias and more
Reference sources are usually items such as dictionaries or encyclopedias that give you quick facts or overviews on a topic. They can be a great place to start looking for information. Try searching one of the library’s reference collections using our Electronic Reference LibGuide (link above).

Encyclopedia of Homelessness [electronic resource] by Levinson, David
Call Number: E-book
The 'Encyclopedia of Homelessness' is the first systematic effort to organize and summarize what we know about this complex topic which impacts not only on the homeless but all of society. The title focuses on the current situation in the United States with a comparative sampling of homelessness around the world.