Test Library
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Test Catalogue (pdf)
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Questions regarding the Psychology Test Library can be directed to
The Test Library Officer
Location and Access to the Test Library
- Access to the Library and borrowing of materials is available at the following times:
9.30 am to 12.00 am Tuesdays
and
2.00 pm to 4.30 pm Thursdays
- Exceptionally, access may be effected by contacting the Test Library Officer.
- There are 1000's of tests. The library can hold only a fraction.
- Questions about the existence of measures, their suitability and the like should be addressed to supervisors in the first instance.
- The Test Library Officer, will answer what remaining questions he can, contact details.
Borrowing Procedures for Test Library
The library is essentially for reference. But, material may be borrowed subject to the following:
- Materials may be borrowed for a maximum of one month. If another does not require the material, extension may be granted.
- Material is subject to recall if required by another.
- A deposit of $20 is payable on items to the value of $100. Items worth over $100 will require a deposit of 20% of their value. Value can be ascertained by reference to the publisher's catalogue. If this is not available, it may be estimated.
- Books are for reference only and may not be borrowed.
Test Compendia Which Might be Useful in Locating Instruments for Research Use
Bech, P. (1993). Rating scales for psychopathology, health status and quality of life. New York: Springer-Verlag. Available Dixson Library. 616.89075/B391R. Loan copy.
Goldman, B. A. et al. (1995, 1996, 1997). Directory of unpublished experimental mental measures. Volumes 1-7. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. R153.93016/G619d. Reference copy.
Keith, L. I., & Bracken, B. A. (1996). Self-concept instrumentation. In B. A. Bracken (Ed.), Handbook of self-concept (pp. 91-170). New York: Wiley. Available Dixson Library. 155.2/H2361. Loan copy.
Lezak, M. D. (1995). Neuropsychological assessment (3rd. ed). New York: Oxford University Press. Available Dixson Library. This is the place to start if trying to track down instruments for cognitive assessment. 616.8/L686n. Loan copy.
Ogles, B. M., Lambert, M. J., & Masters, K. S. (1996). Assessing outcome in clinical practice. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Available Dixson Library. 616.8914/O35a. Loan copy.
Peck, D.F., & Shapiro, C.M. (1992). Measuring human problems: A practical guide. New York: Wiley. Not held in Dixson Library.
Robinson, J. P., Shaver, P. R., & Wrightsman, L. S. (1991). Measures of personality and social psychological attitudes. New York: Academic Press. Available Dixson Library. R155.28/M484. Reference copy. 155.28/M484. Loan copy.
Schutte, N. S., & Malouff, J. M. (1995). Sourcebook of adult assessment strategies. New York: Plenum Press. Available Dixson Library. 616.89075/S396s. Loan copy.
Strupp, H., Horowitz, L. & Lambert, M. (1997). Measuring patient changes in mood, anxiety and personality disorders. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Available Dixson Library. 616.85/M484. Loan copy.
Sweetland, R. C., & Keyser, D. J. (1991). Tests (3rd. Ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Available Dixson Library. Reference Only. R153.9/S974t/1991. Reference copy. 153.9/S974t/1986. 2nd ed. Loan copy.
Zalaquett, C. P., & Wood, R. J. (1997). Evaluating stress: A book of resources. London: Scarecrow Press. Available Dixson Library. 155.9042/E92. Loan copy.
Useful Assessment Links
This links to a considerable number of non-commercial measures: Social-Personality Psychology Questionnaire Instrument Compendium (QIC)
This library link from the University of Adelaide has much useful information on measurement matters
ACER, the major supplier of psychological tests in Australia
This is a very useful set of links focusing on Quality of Life assessment
This Mental Health Net site points in a variety of useful directions
Some useful health promotion measures from the Cancer Prevention Research Center