1. Finding resources for your dissertation: Classics and Ancient History June 2009 Suzie Kitchin & Christine Purcell

2. Learning outcomes After this session you will be able to: discover the range of Classics resources available be able to search databases and find relevant material know how best to evaluate material know where to get help

3. Starting your search Classics subject pages – launch pad Classics subject pages Library Catalogue – advanced searching Library Catalogue

4. Effective searching (1) Synonyms e.g. drama, melodrama, tragedy Remember British and American spellings Eg. humour / humor Wildcards e.g. organi*ation, colo*r AND, OR & AND NOT to join keywords

5. Effective searching (2) Truncation eg. drama* (drama, dramas, dramatic etc) Limits eg. date, language Search options Advanced search option / help Searching advice http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/finding/ http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/finding/

6. Databases & E-books Databases Web of Knowledge FirstSearch L’Annee philologique E-books Eg. NetLibrary, Blackwell Reference Online

7. Internet resources Accuracy? Currency? Authority? Objectivity? Gateways for pre-evaluated resources Eg Internet ancient history sourcebookInternet ancient history sourcebook Eg. Intute for Classicsfor Classics Google Scholar (access via library pages)

8. References and bibliography ALWAYS keep a full and accurate record of your information sources E-mail references to yourself Make sure you refer correctly to other authors within your work to avoid plagiarism http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/finding/refs/ Check Classics department required style

9. Working away from Durham Online resources: access via Library web pages. Enter ITS username and password if prompted Visiting other libraries SCONUL Access scheme Register in the Library before you leave Durham

10. When we don’t have what you need … Document delivery service http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/borrowing/dds/ http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/borrowing/dds/ Other Library Catalogues Visiting other libraries SCONUL Access scheme

11. Support and help Classics subject pages http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/classics/ Literature search advice handout (+ on web pages) Online enquiries service http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/enquiries/ http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/enquiries/ Academic Support Team Christine Purcell c.w.purcell@dur.ac.ukc.w.purcell@dur.ac.uk Suzie Kitchin suzie.kitchin@dur.ac.uksuzie.kitchin@dur.ac.uk

12. What now … Do some research of your own Seek further advice if required Good luck! Any questions? Please complete online evaluation before logging off your PC http://www.survey.bris.ac.uk/durham/clajun09