Archaeology

Introduction to Library Research

Basic Reference Resources

• Archaeological method and theory : An encyclopedia REF CC75 .A654 2000
• Archaeology: The key concepts REF CC165.A635 2005 
• Archaeology of ancient Mexico and Central America : An encyclopedia REF F1218.6 .A73 2001
• Atlas of world archaeology REF CC165 .A85 2000
• Companion encyclopedia of archaeology REF CC70 .C59 1999
• Dictionary of archaeology REF CC70 .D53 1999
• Dictionary of concepts in archaeology REF CC70 .M45 1993
• Encyclopedia of archaeology: History and discoveries REF CC100 .E54 2001
• Encyclopedia of archaeology. The great archaeologists REF CC110 .E54 1999
• Medieval Archaeology : An Encyclopedia REF D125 .M42 2001
• Past worlds: The Times atlas of archaeology REF G 1046 .E16 P3 1988 (Atlas Area)
• Outline of archaeological traditions REF CC75.7 .P47 2001

*REF indicates a print resource located in the Reference stacks on the 1st Floor of the Fogler Library.

Finding Books and Articles

Use the following online catalogs to find books, videos, microforms etc. on your topic:

• URSUS - our catalog 
• Maine InfoNet (Maine statewide catalog)

To search for journal articles relevant to your topic use the following online indexes:

• Abstracts in Anthropology
• Academic Search Premier
• America: History and Life
• JSTOR
• Project Muse

Unique Online Resources

• AATA Online - over 100,000 preservation and conservation abstracts
• Fieldwork Opportunities
• National Archeological Database - bibliographic reports of U. S. archeological sites
• Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
• Educational and Research Resources (Archaeological Research Institute at Arizona State University)

Where to go for assistance

• Ask at the Reference Desk:  Hours
• Ask a Librarian: E-Reference
• Ask a Librarian: Virtual Reference

If you wish to make an appointment with the Archaeology Librarian, contact Joe Fernandez.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Revised: 05/12/2008

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