Finding information: Classics & Ancient History resources Richard Holmes October 2013

Aims of the session To help you: Use the library effectively, and make the most of our services and resources Identify, find & evaluate relevant sources of information Know who to contact for further help

Environment, Facilities & Services Computer rooms Loanable laptops Wi - fi throughout. Network plugs too Group / individual study rooms Silent areas / quiet areas / social areas Book scanner 1.6 m books, 40 k of shelving, 20 k + journal titles Liaison Librarian Support

Please: No card, no access !

Please: No food or hot / fizzy drinks

Some things to be aware of: Self - service borrowing ( but staff will happily guide you ) Multiple sites ; borrow from any of them : - ( request inter - site option ) Fines ; for your benefit. Borrowed books are subject to recall

Help and Support Support service. Helping you to get the grades you are aiming for Very different to most school libraries and quite different from most public libraries Please don ’ t be intimidated

The Library (Print)

The Library Online

Subject Specific Support:

4 steps to finding information1. Identify keywords 2. Decide where to search 3.Search 4. Review results

1. Identify Keywords Identify keywords from your topic: “Analyse the design of Greek costume” Advanced searching techniques: Synonyms: costume OR clothing \ design OR pattern Truncation: design* = designs, designer, designed, designing Wildcards: colo?r to locate colour or color Phrases: “Greek costume” Joining Words: AND, OR, NOT

2. Decide where to search Questions to ask yourself: What information do you need? –Overview of a topic, theory, idea, concept? Encyclopaedias and Dictionaries (online and in print) –Background information? Textbook/E-book –Information on the latest research? Journal Article Conference Paper News item

3. Search : The Library Catalogue Great if you have a specific reference or a broad research topic Can be searched using a variety of methods –Specific Reading list –Author/Title (combined) for known item –Keyword / Subject searches for topics Can add items to basket and results Can save borrowing history Searches for print and electronic resources but does not search within them

3. Search : Online Databases Databases search a wide range of journal articles Some contain the full text –JSTOR Some only provide bibliographic information –L’Année Philologique –Web of Knowledge –Use ConneXions to see if Durham subscribes to the content No single database will cover everything

3. Search : Online Databases Databases search a wide range of journal articles Some contain the full text –JSTOR Some only provide bibliographic information –L’Année Philologique –Web of Knowledge –Use ConneXions to see if Durham subscribes to the content No single database will cover everything

3. Search : Online Databases Databases search a wide range of journal articles Some contain the full text –JSTOR Some only provide bibliographic information –L’Année Philologique –Web of Knowledge –Use ConneXions to see if Durham subscribes to the content No single database will cover everything

3. Search: Other online resources E-books : –Cambridge collections online: cross-searchable database which includes the Cambridge Companions Complete CollectionCambridge collections online Online encyclopedia: – Brill New PaulyBrill New Pauly Websites: –Perseus Digital Library - full text primary and secondary sources for the study of ancient Greece and RomePerseus Digital Library

E-resources: Common Problems Always navigate to resources through the catalogue (especially if off-campus) Check coverage dates Close DUO Check catalogue record; are login details required? –Library homepage  E-journals  E-journal Passwords with

4. Review your results Are your results useful? –Do you need to change your keywords or search in a different database? –Use one record to find similar useful resources Evaluate the quality of your sources –particularly if they are found on the internet Keep references – yourself useful references

Guidance: Help & Information Desk Liaison Librarian Research Skills Training Online Tutorials Downloadable Guides https :// www. dur. ac. uk / library / using / enq uiries / k

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