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A new version can now be found at http://libguides.ufv.ca/Anthropology . Please update any references linking to this page.
This guide is a starting point for research at the UFV library. If at any time you need more assistance, please
contact us.
| Getting Started: Reference Books |
Reference Books provide background information on a topic, such as definitions of terms, key figures and events, and well written overviews.
Also see our Electronic Reference collection which includes Oxford Reference Online Premium (providing access to over 170 online reference books from Oxford University Press) and the Gale Virtual Reference Library, (access to a growing collection of electronic subject specialized encyclopedias). UFV has licenses for both products.
Most reference books are for in-library use, and are shelved in a separate reference section.
Selected titles for Anthropology:
| Finding Books and Videos in the Library Catalogue |
The UFV Library Catalogue lists the books, videos, government reports, electronic books, and other resources held by our library.
To begin searching, type keywords and click on "Search". Keywords may be a single word, a phrase or words joined together by "AND". For example:
human evolution
physical anthropology
prehistoric peoples
evolution
civilization ancient
Below is a PARTIAL list of call number areas which relate to Anthropology.
| GN 1 - GN 43 |
Anthropology (General) |
| GN 49 - GN 298 |
Physical Anthropology |
| GN 301 - GN 674 |
Ethnology. Social and cultural anthropology |
| GN 700 - GN 890 |
Prehistoric archaeology |
| GR 1 - GR9 50 |
Folklore |
| QH 361 - QH 367 |
Evolution |
Finding Books in Other Libraries
To find books in other libraries, try Outlook Online (B.C.) or Worldcat (North America). You may obtain books from other libraries by requesting an Interlibrary Loan. Delivery time ranges from 2 - 10 days.
| Finding Journal, Magazine and Newspaper Articles |
Journal, magazine and newspaper articles can be useful sources of information for your research topic. They contain current information or research, and are usually written on specific aspects of a topic.
To search for articles on a specific topic, use "research databases". You may view a full list of our research databases either alphabetically and by subject. Research databases may also be searched from off campus.
Try these research databases for research in Anthropology:
Best Bets
Also Try
- Humanities Full Text- Archeology topics included.
- JSTOR - Contains many full text research journal articles in the field of anthropology.
Journal Holdings at UFV
The UFV Journals List is a list of all print and electronic journals available at UFV. You may search the list for a specific journal title, or browse by subject. The list provides a link to the source for each electronic journal. Print journals are located in a separate periodicals section of the library, in alphabetical order by journal title.
Journals for Anthropology, Ethnology and Archaeology.
Finding Journals in Other Libraries
Use the "Where Can I Get This?" link in the research databases you are searching. This will provide a request form to order articles through Interlibrary Loan. Delivery time ranges from 2 - 10 days.
These websites have been chosen as appropriate resources for research. Users should still evaluate web resources to determine the accuracy and reliability of any information found.
Associations and Organizations
Museums
| Resources for Completing Your Assignment |
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Prepared by Selena Leovac-Karli
Updated April 4, 2008 SLK
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