Introduction to the library : Archaeology Resources (1) Nicola Conway October 2011

Aims of the session To 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 Information for students: –New, Current and Researcher web pages : –Opening hours –Loan entitlements –Printing/Photocopying Durham University 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:

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 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 1 st 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: – Subject information pages: – Academic Support Team: –Nicola Conway – Archaeology Liaison Librarian

Library Video

Any Questions Nicola Conway: