Theology Resources, Methods and Interpretation Library Workshop 1 Suzie Kitchin and Christine Purcell October 2008

By the end of this session… You should be able to… Identify and find relevant resources for your research Use the library effectively, and make the most of our services and resources Access other libraries and their resources

…what will be in Workshop 2? Monday 10 November, 2:15 Current awareness strategies Theses and dissertations Newspapers (current and archive) Effective web searching

Library basics  Using the library University Library - 4 libraries Opening hours Borrowing privileges Durham University Contacts / support

Library web pages  Information for… Postgraduate Research  Subject information - Theology  Databases / journal indexes  Using other libraries in the UK

Library catalogue How to search  Author / title  Keyword  Advanced searching  Marking records  Journals – print and online Your library record

Effective searching (1) Synonyms  e.g. eucharist, communion Use British and American spellings  e.g. humour / humor Wildcards  e.g. organi*ation, colo*r Boolean operators: AND, OR & AND NOT

Effective searching Boolean operators: AND, OR & AND NOT Ministry AND NOT leadership Ministry AND leadership Ministry OR leadership

Effective searching (2) Truncation  e.g. christ* (Christ, Christian, Christianity) Limits  e.g. year, language Advanced search option / help Searching advice:

Bibliographic databases ATLA Religion Web of Knowledge (multidisciplinary) New Testament Abstracts Full-text sources include: Patrologia Latina Encyclopaedia Judaica Journal providers eg JSTOR

Wider access Local universities e.g. Newcastle and Northumbria Access to other libraries  SCONUL Access Scheme  Document Delivery Service 

Where to get help Main Library - Enquiries Desk Level 2 On-line enquiry service: Academic Support Team: Suzie Kitchin Christine Purcell

Feedback form Please complete the online evaluation form before logging off your PC (link is on Theology Information skills page)