Theology Resources, Methods and Interpretation Library Workshop 1 Christine Purcell October 2009

By the end of this session… You should be able to… Identify and find relevant resources for your research Use the library effectively, and make the most of our services and resources Access other libraries and their resources

…what will be in Workshop 2? Monday 19 October, 5:15 Current awareness strategies Theses and dissertations Newspapers (current and archive) Effective web searching

Library basics  Using the library University Library - 4 libraries Opening hours Services and facilities Borrowing privileges Durham University Contacts / support

Library web pages  Information for … New students Current students Disability support  Subject information - Theology  Links to Databases / journal indexes  Using other libraries in the UK

Library catalogue How to search  Author / title  Keyword  Advanced searching  Marking records  Journals – print and online Your library record

Effective searching (1) Synonyms  e.g. eucharist, communion, “Lord’s Supper” Use British and American spellings  e.g. humour / humor Wildcards  e.g. organi*ation, colo*r AND, OR & AND NOT to join keywords

Effective searching Joining words: AND, OR & AND NOT Ministry AND NOT leadership Ministry AND leadership Ministry OR leadership

Effective searching (2) Truncation  e.g. christ* (Christ, Christian, Christianity etc) Limits  e.g. year, language Advanced search option / help Searching advice:

Bibliographic databases eg ATLA Religion Web of Knowledge (multidisciplinary) New Testament Abstracts Full-text sources include: Patrologia Latina Encyclopaedia Judaica Journal providers eg JSTOR

Wider access Local universities e.g. Newcastle, Teesside Access to other libraries  SCONUL Access Scheme  Document Delivery Service 

Where to get help Main Library - Enquiries on Level 2 On-line enquiry service: Academic Support Team: Christine Purcell

Feedback form Please complete the online evaluation form before logging off your PC. Find it at theo109 (linked from the Theology Information skills page)