Introduction to the library : Archaeology Resources (MSc)

Introduction to the library : Archaeology Resources (MSc)

Nicola Conway

November 2011

Aims of the sessionTo 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• http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/ • Information for students:

– New, Current and Researcher web pages : http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/information/

– Opening hours – Loan entitlements– Printing/Photocopying

• Durham University email• Contacts / support

Subject Specific Support: http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/archaeology/

Effective searchingIdentify 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:

http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/finding/

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 email results

Online resourcesWhich 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

http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/archaeology

Obtaining items outside of Durham• Visiting other universities e.g. Newcastle and Northumbria

– Check their catalogues: http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/resources/online/catalogues/

• Access to other libraries – SCONUL Access Scheme – http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/otherlibraries/

• Document Delivery Service– http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/borrowing/dds/

Where to get further help• Help and Information Point on Level 2• Online enquiries form:

– http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/enquiries/

• Subject information pages:– http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/archaeology

• Academic Support Team:– Nicola Conway – Archaeology Liaison Librarian

Any Questions

Nicola Conway:nicola.conway@durham.ac.uk