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Introduction to the library : Archaeology Resources (MSc)

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

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Introduction to the library : Archaeology Resources (MSc)

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

  2. 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

  3. 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)

  4. 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

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

  6. Effective searching Identify keywords from your topic: “The neurological and socialimplications of cranialtrauma 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

  7. 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/

  8. 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

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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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/

  13. 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

  14. Any Questions Nicola Conway: nicola.conway@durham.ac.uk

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