Information Sources in Anthropology

I. Books and Audiovisuals II Periodical Resources A. Electronic Indexes and Full-Text Collections B. Print Indexes and Bibliographies III. Reference Materials A. Dictionaries B. Encyclopedias C. Other Reference Sources IV. Government Publications V. Web Resources VI. Course Information VII. Help from the Library I. Books & Audiovisuals Use tomCat (the U of M Library catalog). For subject searches, use Library of Congress Subject Headings such as urban anthropology or human evolution or man, primitive. (LC Subject Headings volumes are available in Reference.) Also try searching by keywords such as paleoanthropology or american indians religion . (Leave out words like in, of, on, and the; AND is assumed between words). Locate video tapes by using the word videorecording as a keyword. Example: anthropology videorecording Copy the call number from the catalog record to find the book. (See How to Find Books.) netLibrary [UM Only] A collection of over 46,000 electronic books in various disciplines. Some of these items may be available in print as well as electronically. II. Periodical Resources A. Electronic Indexes and Full-Text Collections Use an electronic database. These are recommended. Other periodical databases are listed on Periodical Databases by Adademic Area. For help finding articles try How to Find Articles in Periodicals and refer to How to find Print Periodicals for help locating the articles you've found. If the periodical is available electronically, you will find a link to it from the electronic journals list. AltPressIndex [UM Only] Indexes journals covering cultural, economic, political and social change. CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing & Allied Health, 1982- ) [UM Only] Covers nursing, allied health, biomedical and consumer health journals, publications of the American Nursing Association, and the National League for Nursing. ClasePeriodica [UM Only] Index to citations from 2,600 Latin American journals on humanities, social science, science, and technology topics. Includes articles, technical reports, essays, reviews, conference proceedings and brief notes written in Spanish, Portuguese, French and English. Contemporary Women's Issues [UM Only] Provides full text access to global information on women. Journals, newsletters, research reports from non-profit groups, government and international agencies, along with fact sheets are easily accessed through CWI. Information on women in over 150 countries is compiled in a single collection bringing together such disciplines as sociology, psychology, health, education and human rights. Daily Life through History [UM Only] Emphasizes how ordinary citizens lived during 10 frequently studied historical periods. Education Full Text (education journals, mid-1980's-) [UM Only] Indexes an international range of English-language periodicals and books in the field of education, including 37 journals not included in ERIC. Coverage: 1983- ; with abstracts, 1994- ; with fulltext, 1996-. ERIC (education journals, documents, 1966-) [UM Only] Indexes thousands of topics in the field of education. Includes journal articles, books, theses, curriculi, conference papers, standards and guidelines. (The U of M subscribes to ERIC microfiche.) Coverage: 1966-. General Science Full Text Indexes periodicals in astronomy, atmospheric science, biology, botany, chemistry, conservation, earth science, environment, food & nutrition, genetics, health & medicine, mathematics, microbiology, oceanography, and physics. HarpWeek [UM Only] HarpWeek: The Civil War Era (1857-1865) consists of the complete text, advertisements, and illustrations of Harper's Weekly. An important source for scholars of American History, Civil War history, women's lives and gender studies, literary genres including drama, verse, first person narratives, almanacs. Health and Wellness Resource Center [UM Only] Topics in health and medicine, medications, and wellness. Includes such reference sources as encyclopedias, directories, medical dictionary, magazines, journals, and newspapers. Health Reference Center -- Academic [UM Only] Use this database to find articles on: Fitness, Pregnancy, Medicine, Nutrition, Diseases, Public Health, Occupational Health & Safety, Alcohol and Drug abuse, HMOs, Prescription Drugs, etc. Humanities Full Text (citations, abstracts, full text).[UM Only] Indexes periodicals in archaeology, art, classics, film, folklore, journalism, linguistics, music, the performing arts, philosophy, religion, world history, and world literature. Coverage: citations & abstracts, 1984- ; full text, 1995- In the First Person: An Index to Letters, Diaries, Oral Histories, and Personal Narratives [Open Access] Provides citations to oral histories, letters, diaries, autobiographies, and other personal narratives. JSTOR (full text archive) [UM Only] Stores and indexes five anthropology journals older than six years, including Current Anthropology. All articles are full text in PDF format. Medline (medicine and health journals, books, 1966-) [UM Only] Provides citations to journals in the biomedical sciences, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, preclinical sciences, and health care. Abstracts available for most citations. Coverage: 1966-. MLA International Bibliography (periodicals and books chapters, 1963 - ) [UM Only] Indexes 4,000 periodicals covering literature, languages, linguistics, and folklore. Project Muse (Full-text) [UM Only] Provides electronic full text of more than 200 scholarly journals in arts and humanities, social sciences, and mathematics. PubMed (medical journals, mid-1980's-) [Open Access] A service of the National Center for Biotechnological Information (NCBI) and the National Library of Medicine, providing access to the MEDLINE database along with OLDMEDLINE, Pre-MEDLINE (citations in-process), and citations outside the scope of MEDLINE provided by journal publishers. Interconnects with other NCBI databases and resources. Coverage: MEDLINE, 1966-; OLDMEDLINE, 1951-. Reader's Guide Full Text(general interest publications, mid-1980's-) [UM Only] Part of Wilson Omni File Mega. Indexes 300 popular publications. Coverage: citations & abstracts, 1983- ; full text, 1994- Social Sciences Full Text (citations, abstracts, full text).[UM Only] Part of Wilson Omni File Mega. Indexes periodicals in many fields, including anthropology. Coverage: citations & abstracts, 1983- ; full text, 1995- Sociological Abstracts (social sciences periodicals, 1983 - ; abstracts since 1994) [UM Only] Indexes material in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Includes journal articles, books, conferences, dissertations. Coverage: 1963-; with abstracts, 1974-. Other Databases: These databases provide coverage on a wide range of subjects and may be useful in your research. Electronic Journals Service (EJS) [UM Only] Electronic journals service available through a common interface for online journal subscriptions. Search, browse, and identify journals and articles available online in either full-text or table-of-content format. Hyperlinks are provided to more than 1,300 electronic journals worldwide. Expanded Academic Index (1980-) [UM Only] Indexes about 1,900 magazines, journals, and the NY Times newspaper. Most have abstracts, and about 900 are full text. IngentaConnect [Open Access] Formerly Uncover. Browse the publication list or search tables of contents to over 17,000 periodicals; period of coverage varies. Provides document delivery service. Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe [UM Only] Provides full text of many magazines and newspapers, including The Commercial Appeal since 1990. Oxford Reference Online [UM Only] The Oxford Reference Online Premium collection is an online collection of dictionaries and encyclopedias in many fields including: art & architecture, bilingual dictionaries, biological science, classics, computing, earth & environmental sciences, economics & business, English dictionaries and thesauruses, English language reference, food & drink, history, law, literature, maps & illustrations, military history, mythology & folklore, names & places, performing arts, physical sciences & mathematics, politics & social sciences, quotations, religion & philosophy, and science. PowerSearch [UM Only] Searches the 12 InfoTrac databases simultaneously. Wilson Omnifile Mega Full Text [UM Only] Provides access to eleven databases: Education , General Science , Humanities , Readers' Guide , Social Sciences, Wilson Business , Art, Applied Science & Technology, Index to Legal Periodicals, Library Literature & Information Science, Biological & Agricultural. Search databases individually, in selected groups, or all at once. WorldCat [UM Only] Records of any type of material cataloged by OCLC member libraries, including books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and websites. Contains manuscripts written as early as the 12th century. B. Print Indexes and Bibliographies Abstracts in Anthropology [Reference abstract shelves] General Science Index (1979-96) [Reference Index Tables] (also available as an electronic index, 1980s-present) HRAF (Human Resources Area Files) [Microforms] Humanities Index (1974-1996) [Reference Index Tables](also available as an electronic index, 1980s-present) The International Bibliography of Social and Cultural Anthropology (IBSCA) [Z7161.I593] Readers’ Guide to Periodical Literature (1890-2000 ) [Reference Index Tables](also available as an electronic index, 1980s-present) Social Sciences Citation Index (1969- ) [ReferenceIndex Tables] Social Sciences Index (1965-96) [Reference Index Tables](also available as an electronic index, 1980s-present) Sociological Abstracts (1953-2003 ) [Reference Abstract Shelves] III. Reference Materials A. Dictionaries Dictionary of Anthropology [Ref GN11.D48 1986] Biographical Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology [Ref GN20.B56 2004] B. Encyclopedias Encyclopedia of American Social History [Ref HN57.E58 1993] Encyclopedia of Anthropology [Ref GN11.E52] Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology [Ref GN307.E52 1996] Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America [Online, UM Only] Encyclopedia of Human Evolution and Prehistory [Ref GN281.E53 2000] Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States [Online, UM Only] Encyclopedia of Multicultural America [Reference Desk] Encyclopedia of Nationalism (2 vols.0 [Ref JC311 .E4996 2001] Encyclopedia of Sociology [Ref HM425.E5 2000] The Encyclopedia of the Peoples of the World [Ref GN495.4.E53 1993] Encyclopedia of World Cultures [Ref GN307.E53 1991] St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture [Ref E169.1.S764 2000] Women's Studies Encyclopedia [Online, UM Only] World Encyclopedia of Black Peoples [Ref GN645.W64] Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life (4 vols.) [Ref GN333.W67 1998] Growing Up: A Cross-Cultural Encyclopedia [Ref HQ767.84.B76 1995] Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups [Reference Desk] The Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures: The Civilizations of Mexico and Central America (3 vols.) [Ref F1218.6.O95 2001] C. Other American Immigrant Cultures: Builders of a Nation (2 vols.) [Ref E184.A1.A63448 1997] American Indians (3 vols.)[Ref E76.2.A45 1995] Atlas of American Migration [Ref G1201.E27 F5 1998] Atlas for Anthropology [Ref G1046.E1 S7 1960] Atlas of World Cultures [Ref GN345.3.M86] A Companion to Cultural Studies [Ref HM623.C65 2001] Cultural Atlas of China [Ref DS721.B56 1998] Culturegrams [Reference Desk HM258.C85x 2001] The Earth and Man [Ref Atlas Table] Finding the Source in Sociology and Anthropology [Ref HM51.B75 1987] The Penguin Atlas of Diasporas [Ref GN370.C43 1995] IV. Government Publications There are many sources of information relevant to anthropology in the Government Publications Department on the first floor of McWherter Library. Staff in the department will assist you in finding and using both electronic and print materials produced by various federal and state agencies. You can also get information through their web page at http://exlibris.memphis.edu/resource/unclesam.html. V. Web Resources You may want to explore web sites using various internet resources or, if you have them, specific URLs. [See Robert Harris's Internet Search Tips and Strategies ] The web sites listed below are examples of the various types of information available via the Internet. American Ethnic Groups: Culture, History & Chronology - Reference Librarian Pamela Palmer created this site to serve "as a jumpstart for information on major United States cultural groups," focusing on African Americans, Asian Americans, Irish Americans, Italian Americans, Jewish Americans, Mexican Americans, and Native Americans. Anthropology Tutorials (Palomar College) American Anthropological Association Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia The Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS) ARD: Anthropology Review Database Daily Life through History Emphasizes how ordinary citizens lived during 10 frequently studied historical periods. University of Memphis, Department of Anthropology VII. Course Information Guide to research in McWherter Library VII. Help from the Library Still can't find what you're looking for? Try Ask A Librarian For additional assistance, you may contact the liaison librarian for Anthropology: Ann Denton Phone: 901.678.4288 Email: badenton@memphis.edu Related Research Guides American History | Geography | Sociology | World History Top of Page | Research Resources | Instruction | Reference Department | University Libraries | The University of Memphis Updated December 8, 2004