LibGuides: Anthropology & Archaeology: Home

Welcome!

Welcome to the Anthropology and Archaeology Guide. Here you will find general information on locating sources relating to Anthropology and Archaeology. Use the side navigation to find information on different kinds of resources - books, journal articles, films, websites, etc.

New Database

The WSU Libraries have recently subscribed to SAGE Research Methods.

SAGE Research Methods
Designed to guide users to the content they need to learn a little or a lot about their method, SAGE Research Methods includes more than 1000 books, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos by world-leading academics from across the social sciences, including the largest collection of qualitative methods books available online from any scholarly publisher. The Methods Map can help those less familiar with research methods to find the best technique to use in their research.

Films Online!

Looking for films? The WSU Libraries offer streaming video resources that you may find useful.

Kanopy Streaming Video
Kanopy has more than 26,000 films covering a broad range of subject areas, including documentaries, training films and feature films.
Filmakers Library
Filmakers Library Online provides documentaries for streaming video use across the university's curriculum. There are 1,018 titles covering all academic areas. The particular strengths are in history, health, and social science topics.

What I Can Do for You

Did you know you had your own librarian? You do! I (Erica Nicol) am happy to help you with your anthropology and archaeology research. Below are some of the things that I can do to help you with your work.

For students, I can:

Recommend the best anthropology and social sciences databases to search for your research topic
Answer your questions via email, phone or in-person
Meet with you individually or in groups to hash out your topic or discuss anthropology and archaeology research strategies
Tell you about library services

For faculty, I can:

Track down tricky citations
Introduce your students to research tools and strategies via a library instruction class or workshop
Create a webpage tailored to your class
Discuss ways to best incorporate research skills and library materials into your class assignments
Meet with your students individually or in groups
Purchase books, films, and other material needed for your research and teaching
Tell you and/or your department about new library services
Communicate your department's concerns and information needs on to others in the Libraries