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Introduction to the library : Archaeology Resources (1)
Nicola Conway
October 2011
Aims of the sessionTo help you: • Use the library effectively, and make the most of our
services and resources • Know who to contact for help
Format:• Tour / Video• Presentation• Questions
Library basics• 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
The Physical Library
Floors:• Level 1: Arts and Humanities (Classics)• Level 2: Main entrance to the library• Level 3: Sciences (numismatics / language dictionaries)• Level 4: Social Sciences (Archaeology / Ancient History)
Subject Specific Support: http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/archaeology/
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 resources
Which online resource?• Databases
– Journal Articles– E-books– Conference Papers– Theses
Online resources (2)• E-theses at Durham
– Electronic versions of Durham theses passed after 1st October 2009 as well as selected theses dating back to 1938
– Service enabling you to borrow printed theses is currently suspended in order to scan the entire collection
• Research repositories– DRO at Durham
• Image Collections• E-books
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
