Keyword Search
Use AND to combine two or more concepts. Try searches like: ethnography AND gender ethnocentrism AND United States violence AND culture AND Japan
Be careful with Subject searches: You will need to use Library of Congress headings such as:
Ethnology
Ethnology--China
Educational anthropology
Medical anthropology
Physical anthropology
Subject Headings
A wide range of subject headings may be used to find information in this area. Some examples are:
Anthropological ethics
Anthropological Linguistics
Anthropology
Antiquities
Archaeology
Ethnology
Excavations Archaeology
Forensic Anthropology
Historic Sites
Human Evolution
Human Geography
Language and Languages
Physical Anthropology
Prehistoric peoples
Social Structure
For additional assistance in identifying appropriate subject headings, please contact a librarian.
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WorldCat Local Search
Find items beyond Olin's collection in libraries near you with Worldcat.org, then submit an Interlibrary Loan request for the needed materials:
Other Search Options
Use R-Search to search almost all of the library's resources. You can narrow your search to include only particular results such as articles, or limit your search to just scholarly sources.
Search and preview millions of books from libraries and publishers worldwide using Google Book Search. Discover a new favorite or unearth an old classic.
Academic Videos Online
- Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
Academic Video Online delivers video titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Films On Demand is a comprehensive, curriculum-focused video subscription providing unlimited access to thousands of videos. With over 26,000 titles and counting, Films on Demand includes Oscar, Emmy, and Peabody award–winning documentaries and A-list performances spanning the arts.
- Kanopy Streaming Video This link opens in a new window
Provides access to videos that can be streamed and viewed instantly. Collections include feature films, educational documentaries, and rare archival footage on a variety of topics.
Videos available in Kanopy that are not part of the library’s collection can be requested, but there are added costs associated for the Library budget for each film. For this reason, requests will be reviewed and some may be denied or delayed.
