Anthropology and Archaeology

Library Search 

Learn how to find anthropology and archaeology sources via the library webpage.

Library Search is the gateway to the Library's print and online collections of books, journal articles, audio visual and other materials. You can use Library Search to:

• find specific books and journal articles if you know bibliographic details, such as their title and author name(s).
• discover resources by using keywords relating to your topic.

You can look up these search tips on using Library Search.

Anthropology and archaeology in the digital library

As a student, you can access the extensive collection of digital books and articles from anywhere in the world through the Library webpage.  Books are available in digital or print form, with some available in both these forms. Most of the articles you need are available in digital form.

Anthropology and archaeology in the print library

Most of the print books and journals for anthropology and archaeology are located in the Arts and Social Sciences Library.  This includes Biological Sciences and Ecology. Library Search shows you when print books are also available in digital form.

You can also find useful print materials in other libraries:

• Archaeological science in the Chemistry Library
• Ethics and neuroscience in the Medical Library
• Geography and the historical environment in the Wills Library 
• Geology, including Paleaontology and related materials in the  Wills Library
• Books, manuscripts and archive material in the University of Bristol Special Collections