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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
