Humanities Librarian
28 Westhampton Way
804-289-8823
CLSC 220: Intro to Archaeology
Basic Library Tools
- OneSearch This link opens in a new windowUse this discovery tool to search most of the University Libraries' collections, including books, journal articles, newspapers, dissertations, music, and video recordings. (Ex Libris)
- L'Annee Philologique This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles relating to all aspects of the Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, including history, art, archaeology, philosophy, religion, mythology, music, science, numismatics, papyrology, and epigraphy. Note: Only two users may access this database at the same time. (Brepols Publishers)
- Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window
Search for journal articles on most topics. This multi-disciplinary database is a good place to start if you don't know where else to begin. (EBSCO)
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowSearch for journal articles on topics in the arts, humanities, social sciences and some math/science. Most journals have volumes/issues dating from the 19th century to within 3-5 years of present day. (ITHAKA)
- Library CatalogThis is where you will go to locate books, documents, and audio-visual materials owned by the libraries at the University of Richmond.
- Journal TitlesList of journal TITLES -- if we subscribe to it, how to access it (in print or online), and what years are available.
Finding Books and Videos in the Library Catalog
How do I use the library catalog?
There are several paths:
- Select the “Books and More” tab on the search box on the libraries main page.
2. There is also a “Books and More” link under Quick Links.
3. If you are already engaged in OneSearch, you can choose Books, Audio, or Video from the Item Type dropdown box beneath the search box.
How do I limit my search in OneSearch to a particular format like films or sound recordings?
Use the filters on the left.
How do I refine my search in OneSearch?
Start with a keyword search and when you have found one or two relevant books, examine their subjects headings to help guide further searching,
After completing a search, use the options on the left-side to filter the results. You can refine by a number of options, such as Online, Available in Library, Author/Creator, Subject/Topic, Resource Type, and more.