Your Librarian

Susan Clayton:

BA (Hons), MA

Academic Liaison Librarian for the department of Archaeology

Email: susan.clayton@york.ac.uk  
Telephone: +44 (0)1904 32 4253

Appointments: I am very happy to meet with students, either individually or in groups, to talk about Library services and resources. If you would like to meet with me please contact me by email or telephone.

I can help you learn to:

  • Search effectively in your subject area
  • Use print and electronic resources
  • Evaluate what you find
  • Reference your work correctly

Please let me know:

  • How you would like the Library services to be improved
  • If you have any suggestions for additions to the Library collection
  • If there are any other ways in which I can help you

Workbooks/Guides

Title Archaeology Overview (PDF , 193kb) (PDF , 193kb) (PDF , 193kb)
Description A quick reference guide to the different physical and virtual collections of archaeology resources, available to members of the  University of York.                                         
Author Olivia Else Updated November 2010
Title Archaeology Search Strategy (PDF , 198kb) (PDF , 198kb) (PDF , 198kb)
Description This guide explains how to search effectively on any given topic, and demonstrates simple strategies that can be applied to achieve good results.                                            
Author Olivia Else Updated November 2010
Title An introduction to the Classic Catalogue (PDF , 305kb) (PDF , 305kb) (PDF , 305kb)
Description This guide explains how to search the Classic Library Catalogue for print and electronic resources.                                              
Author Olivia Else Updated November 2010
Title MetaLib: MetaSearching and More (PDF , 235kb) (PDF , 235kb) (PDF , 235kb)
Description This guide introduces you to MetaLib - the portal to the University of York's collection of electronic resources.                
Author Olivia Else Updated November 2010
Title Getting the most out of Google (PDF , 269kb)
Description This guide offers advice on how to search Google efficiently.  In particular it introduces Google Scholar, a simple but effective internet engine that can retrieve academic quality results.
Author Olivia Else Updated November 2010
Title Evaluating Information (PDF , 218kb)
Description This guide contains a useful checklist of criteria to consider when evaluating information, whether in print or online.  It also directs you to web portals that have been reviewed and approved by the UK academic community.
Author Olivia Else Updated November 2010
Title An introduction to Nexis UK (PDF , 338kb)
Description This guide introduces Nexis UK - a resource that contains full text newspaper reports from local, national and international publications.
Author Olivia Else Updated November 2010

Archaeology Resources

An Overview of Archaeology Resources at York

How the resources for my subject are arranged and what the shelf locations mean

The following is a summary of the main subject divisions relevant to Archaeology as arranged in the Library. It is not a comprehensive list of all subjects covered. For each section of the Library, the Ordinary books are followed by the Quartos [oversize books] and then the printed journals.

King's Manor Library also holds material of relevance to Archaeologists - see the guide for further information about the collections: King's Manor Library

069 Museums
C Religion
C 91.35 Sacred places
C 92 Greek & Roman religion
C 93 Teutonic & Norse religion
C 99.16 Celtic religion
D Social Sciences
D 1.36 Urban history
   
EA Anthropology
EE 3 Death and burial
G Economics
G 0.9 Economic history
G 0.937 Economic history of Ancient Rome
G 0.938 Economic history of Ancient Greece
L Fine arts
L 9 History of art
L 9.01 Ancient art
L 9.02 Medieval art
LB Architecture
LG Sculpture
LG 7 Numismatics
LG 8 Ceramics
LG 9 Metalwork
N Geography
N 1 Historical geography
N 1.42 Historical geography of Britain
N 2 Maps and atlases
N 5.9 Surveying
N 40 Geography of Europe
N 42 Geography of Britain
P Archaeology
P 0.1 Archaeological theory
P 0.18 Archaeological method
P 0.181 Excavation
P 0.185 Scientific methods
P 0.1852 Environmental archaeology
P 0.186 Social archaeology and ethnoarchaeology
P 0.9 History of archaeology
P 0.92 Biographies of archaeologists
P 1 Prehistoric archaeology
P 30 Archaeology of the ancient world
P 40 Archaeology of Europe
P 42 Archaeology of Britain
P 42.741 Archaeology of York
P 50 Archaeology of Asia
P 60 Archaeology of Africa
P 70 Archaeology of North America
P 94 Archaeology of Australia
Q History
Q 30 Ancient history
Q 40 History of Europe
Q 40.1 The Middle Ages
Q 42 History of Britain
Q 42.741 History of York
   
SK Computer Science
SK 98.N Geographic information systems
SK 98.P Computers in archaeology
(See also: P 0.1851)
W Geology
WA Environmental Geology
X Biology
XJ Anatomy
XJ 6.7 Animal bones
XJ 8.971 Human bones
XR Palaeontology
XV Palaeobotany
XY Palaeozoology
Z Technology
Z 09 History of technology

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Where to search for journal articles

  • Meta Lib ( York users only)
    A gateway to bibliographic databases, image databases, electronic journals and other Web resources available to members of the University. Includes guides and links to help.
    • To view a list of resources specific to your subject, click on the subjects listed under Sub Categories.
    • To view a list of electronic journals subscribed to by the University of York, click on the Find e-journal tab followed by e-journal list. Note: all electronic journals can also be accessed via the library catalogue.
  • ARCHway - journal locator and article citation index. The archaeology journal holdings of over 20 UK university, museum and private libraries united to create one searchable resource. Maintained by the Archaeology Data Service at the University of York.

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Useful websites and reference sources

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Databases and datasets

  • ARCHSEARCH - catalogue of the Archaeology Data Service.
  • The Character of England: landscape, wildlife & natural features(Countryside Commission and English Nature) - The map and summary descriptions of all 181 character areas in England. The descriptions summarise the character of each area, and describe their main nature conservation and landscape features.

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Directories of resources

  • Archaeological Resource Guide for Europe - evaluated Internet resources covering European archaeology.
  • ArchNet - Virtual Library of Archaeology resources hosted by the Archaeological Research Institute at Arizona State University.
  • BUBL LINK: Archaeology - classified, searchable list of internet resources with brief descriptions. A nationally-funded service for the UK HE community, maintained by Strathclyde University.
  • Castles of Britain - dedicated to the study and promotion of British castles. Includes links to individual castle websites.
  • CBA guide to UK archaeology online - p art of the Council for British Archaeology website. Includes links to government agencies, national organisations, university departments, local societies, museums, and others.
  • Intute: Arts & Humanities - an information gateway to quality assured resources on the Internet selected by a network of UK universities for academic use. Covers archaeology, Classics, history and a range of arts and humanities subjects. Recommended.
  • Lyell Collection - a large integrated collection of online Earth science literature published by the Geological Society comprising their journals, special publications and key book series. Although the University of York does not subscribe to the full collection, free access is allowed to search and browse the content and view abstracts.
  • RUDI - Resource for Urban Design Information.
  • StudentZone - Archaeology subject section has links to the university departments teaching Archaeology, employers, societies and associations, and other archaeological websites.

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National societies and other organisations

  • Archaeology Data Service - based at the University of York. The ADS aims to preserve digital data in the long term, and to promote and disseminate a broad range of data in archaeology. The ADS hosts AHDS Archaeology (the Archaeology section of the Arts & Humanities Data Service).
  • English Heritage - protects and promotes England's historic environment.
  • Historic Scotland - safeguards and promotes Scotland's historic environment.
  • ICOM - The International Council of Museums is the organisation of museums and museum professionals which is committed to the conservation and continuation of the world's natural and cultural heritage.
  • ICOMOS - The International Council on Monuments and Sites is a non-governmental organization of professionals, dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites.
  • Institute of Field Archaeologists - advances the practice of archaeology by promoting professional standards and ethics for conserving, managing, understanding and promoting enjoyment of heritage.
  • Museums Documentation Association - the UK's lead voice for documentation and the management of information about museum collections.
  • National Monuments Record - the public archive of English Heritage.
  • The National Trust - protects and promotes the nation's historic buildings and landscapes.
  • Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland - responsible for recording, interpreting and collecting information about buildings, sites, and ancient monuments in Scotland of archaeological, architectural and historical interest.
  • Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales - responsible for recording, interpreting and collecting information about buildings, sites, and ancient monuments in Wales of archaeological, architectural and historical interest.

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Local societies and other organisations

  • Archaeology in York - local archaeology news from the City of York Council.
  • Humber Archaeology Partnership - the designated holder of information on archaeological sites and finds within Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire.
  • Regional and local societies - links to a large number of local societies through the Council for British Archaeology guide to UK archaeology online.
  • West Yorkshire Archaeology Service - offers a range of archaeological services including surveys and excavations.
  • York Archaeological Trust - known for its investigations of the urban archaeological deposits of York some of which led to the creation of JORVIK. The Trust offers specialist services in artefact studies and curatorial skills, archaeological conservation, publication and IT.
  • Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group - exists to record information about the vernacular buildings of Yorkshire which is then contributed to the National Monuments Record.