Introduction to the library : Archaeology Resources (MSc) Nicola Conway November 2011

Aims of the session To help you: Identify and find relevant resources for your research Use the library effectively, and make the most of our services and resources Know who to contact for help Format: Tour Demonstration of resources Handout

The physical library Floors: Level 1: Arts and Humanities (inc. Classics) Level 2: Main entrance to the library (inc. short loan/reservations) Level 3: Sciences (inc. numismatics / language dictionaries / science & technology) Level 4: Social Sciences (inc. Archaeology / Ancient History)

The online library Information for students: –New, Current and Researcher web pages : –Opening hours –Loan entitlements –Printing/Photocopying Durham University Contacts / support

Subject Specific Support:

Effective searching Identify keywords from your topic: “The neurological and social implications of cranial trauma in the Medieval Period” Advanced searching techniques: Synonyms: cranial OR skull OR head Truncation: neurolog* (to retrieve neurological, neurology; neurologist etc.) Phrases: “cranial trauma” Wildcards: colo?r to locate colour or color Joining Words: AND, OR, NOT

Effective searching (2) Limits –Year / language Combine searches: – (Medieval OR “Middle Ages”) AND “cranial trauma” Advanced search option / help Searching advice:

Searching the library catalogue Can be searched using a variety of methods –Author/Title (combined) for known item –Keyword –Classmark and Subject search Searches for print and electronic resources but does not search within them Can save searches and results

Online resources Which online resource? Databases –Journal Articles –E-books –Conference Papers –Theses –Newspaper articles –Images

Searching online databases Search a wide range of material Some provide full text –JSTOR / Science Direct Some only provide bibliographic information –Web of Knowledge –Can use ConneXions to see if Durham subscribes to the content No single database will cover everything

Searching other online resources Theses & dissertations News and news archives E-books Image Collections Internet Gateways Special Collections

Obtaining items outside of Durham Visiting other universities e.g. Newcastle and Northumbria –Check their catalogues: Access to other libraries – SCONUL Access Scheme – Document Delivery Service –

Where to get further help Help and Information Point on Level 2 Online enquiries form: – Subject information pages: – Academic Support Team: –Nicola Conway – Archaeology Liaison Librarian

Any Questions Nicola Conway: