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There is a trial of AnthroSource available on libstaff. AnthroSource is a full-text online resource created and maintained by the American Anthropology Association (AAA) and University of California Press, and covers all the core publications of the AAA. The trial period ends 5/31/2007. Feedback, as always, is greatly appreciated. Please send comments to me directly (cconnor@uamail.albany.edu).
Thanks!
--Christina Connor
Project Renaissance: Pre-Law
Everyday Choices: Ethics, Morality and the Law
Slur Assignment Research Guide
For this assignment there are many resources that the University Library has to offer. Some of these will provide content for the research paper and others context. Beyond just searching for a specific slur consider looking for materials that relate to historical usage, background information, and current portrayals in the media.
BOOKS:
There may not be a specific book on the word you have chosen. However, there are many dictionaries, encyclopedias and general history books relating to your topic of choice. Try searching in the library catalog, Minerva for the slur or a word that is relevant to the topic. Some excellent dictionaries to look at are:
• The New Partridge Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English
Reference: PE 3721 P37X 2006
• The Oxford Dictionary of Slang
Reference: PE 3721 O947X 1998
• Random House Historical Dictionary of American Slang
Reference: PE 2846 H57 1994
• Also try looking in subject encyclopedia’s such as Gay Histories and Cultures: an Encyclopedia, Reference: HQ 75.13 G37 2000
SCHOLARLY JOURNALS:
Scholarly journal articles can be found in a number of databases available on the library homepage: http://www.library.albany.edu. The Database Finder will provide access to all the databases and can be arranged either alphabetically or by subject. Both JSTOR and EBSCO provide full text articles that can be viewed on the computer or printed. However, there are many articles that can be found in the databases that the University Library has either in print or that can be accessed through interlibrary loan. When searching try using the slur and related words such as “slur,” “insult,” “pejorative” or “epithet,” or even a context in which it might have been used. Some recommended Databases:
• EBSCO Academic Search Premier
• JSTOR, try searching in the Linguistics Discipline
• PyscINFO
• Social Sciences Abstracts
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES:
Newspaper articles can be found using the Database Finder, found on the library homepage. By searching in newspaper or popular magazine databases many articles can be found. When searching try using the slur and related words such as “slur,” “insult,” “pejorative” or “epithet,” or even a context in which it might have been used. Some recommended databases are:
• Custom Newspapers
• LexisNexis Academic
• National Newspaper Index
• New York State Newspapers
OTHER RESOURCES:
A few other resources that the library has to offer that may be helpful are:
• Encyclopedia Britannica (To gain historical insight about a word or event).
• Oxford English Dictionary (To find the original meaning and current meaning of the word)
• LexisNexis Congressional (Provides information about legal issues surrounding a word or issue).
• Encyclopedia of Race and Ethnic Studies
Reference: GN 495.6 C37 2004
• Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History in America
Reference: HQ 76.3 U5 E53 2004
• Ethnic Newswatch Database
Need More Help?
REFERENCE DESK:
The Librarians at the reference desk are available to assist with any research questions you may have. There hours are listed online at http://library.albany.edu/hours/ulibrefspring.html.
CUSTOMIZED SEARCH SERVICE:
If more assistance is required an appointment can be made with a librarian. Appointments can be made at the reference desk or by calling 442-3556.
University Library – University at Albany
State University of New York
R. Verhayden – 3/07
Hello everyone,
I’m pleased to announce that the University Library now has 2 group study rooms available for checkout by the UAlbany community!
The two rooms, B26 and B47, are located on the basement floor. B26 is in the Current Periodicals Reading Room, and B47 is in the same hallway as the Cobb Room.
These rooms will be a 3-hour loan, with no renewals available (keys may not be checked out by a member of the same group, either). They are equipped with tables, chairs, and whiteboards. Both rooms have wi-fi access. Fines for late returns of room keys will be $3.00/hour.
The keys will be mounted on the pillar behind the Circ desk that’s closest to Reference. Thus, students should be able to tell easily if a room is available.
Please feel free to send me any questions/comments. I’m delighted that we can provide this service for our patrons, especially in time for finals!
Edmée