| Hours of Operation: Mon-Thurs, 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun 1pm-6pm |
Learn how to find reference books in the library catalog.
- American Indian Tribes Ref. E77 .A53 2000
- Dictionary of Native American Mythology Ref. E98 .R3G46 1992
- Documents of American Indian Diplomacy Ref. KF8202 1999 (2 v.)
- Encyclopedia of American Indian Civil Rights Ref. KF8210 C5 E53 1997
- Encyclopedia of American Indian Contributions to the World Ref. E54.5 .K46 2002
- Encyclopedia of American Indian Wars, 1492-1890 Ref. E81 .K44 1997
- Encyclopedia of Native American Biography Ref. E89 .J69 1998
- Encyclopedia of Native American Religions Ref. E98 .R3H73 1992
- Encyclopedia of North American Indians Ref. E76.2 .E53 1996
- Great Documents in American Indian History Ref. E77.2 .G74 1995
- Legend and Lore of the Americas before 1492 Ref. E61 .F75 1993
- Native American Ethnobotany Ref. E98 .B7M66 1998
- Native American Writers of the United States Ref. PN1451 .D537 v. 175
- Oxford Encyclopedia of Mesoamerican Cultures Ref. F1218. O95 2001
- St. James Guide to Native American Artists Ref. E98 .A7 S8 1998
- The Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes Ref. E77 .G15 1998
To find books on a given subject, search GIL, the online library catalog.
Perform a Keyword Search when you want to match your term with the same term in a certain field of the database, such as Author, Title, Subject, or Series. You can also attempt to match your term as a Keyword (Title/Subject), which will cause the GIL search engine to look in the Title and Subject fields of the record, or you can try to match your term anywhere in the record by selecting Keyword Anywhere.
Use the Exact Search option if you know the exact term you want to match, such as title, author name, or subject. Also, if you know the beginning part of the term, such as the first word of a title or the first few letters of an author's name, you can use the Exact Search option to find the full form of your term. If you are have trouble finding the material you need using a certain subject term, you can also use Exact Search to find what is called a valid Library of Congress Subject Heading, as well as subheadings for that subject term. For instance, if you attempt to find literary criticism using "Literary Criticism" as a subject term, you will find the the valid Library of Congress Subject Heading for "Literary Criticism" is simply "Criticism".
The term Native Americans is NOT a Library of Congress Subject Heading. However, these terms can be used successfully as keywords rather than subject terms.
Suggested Library of Congress Subject Headings for Native Amerian Studies:·
- Indians of North America
Narrower terms (examples):
- Indians of North America Agriculture
- Indians of North America Alaska folklore
Specific tribes (examples):
- Algonquin Indians
- Caddoan Indians
- Tinne Indians
Related terms (examples):
- Eskimos
- Mound-builders
- Off-reservation Indians
- United States Civilization Indian influences
In addition to the materials located in the library, GGC provides you with access to some 26,000 full-text electronic books through netLibrary. You can access netLibrary through GALILEO, through GIL, or visit http://netlibrary.com/.
Note: You need to set up a netLibrary account before you can use netLibrary books. However, it is free and only involves filling out a simple form. See our Ebook/netLibrary guide or ask a librarian for more information. netLibrary uses Library of Congress Subject Headings as well, so try the examples given above.
The Georgia Gwinnett College Library collects series of books in many subject areas, both in print and in netLibrary.
Learn how to find books by series title in the library catalog.
Use GALILEO databases to find articles. The following databases are a good place to start your search.
If you would like to find out if a particular journal is available electronically, use GALILEO's Journals A-Z. Georgia Gwinnett College Library does not subscribe to all of the databases that UGA subscribes to. Therefore, if you are not a UGA student, you may not have access to some of the databases that are presented in the results of a search in the EJL.
Original Sources (full-text)
A comprehensive compilation of more than 350,000 primary source documents, complete books, and authentic images.
Academic Search Premier (full-text) provides abstracts and indexing for over 3,800 publications, as well as full text for over 3,200 scholarly journals and general magazines. Coverage: 1984 – present. - Research Library (full-text) is a multidisciplinary database that covers more than 1,600 publications. Coverage: 1986-present (citations and abstracts); 1991-present (full text for selected publications).
- Humanities Full Text (full-text)
Full text articles in the Humanities from Wilson OmniFile. - Social Sciences Full Text (full-text)
Full text articles in the Social Sciences from Wilson OmniFile. - JSTOR (full-text) JSTOR provides electronic access to back issues of core journal titles in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
- Project Muse (full-text)
Project Muse provides online access to the full-text of over 100 scholarly journals in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and mathematics. - netLibrary (full-text electronic books)
netLibrary provides access to over 15,000 electronic books (eBooks), including reference books, scholarly monographs, publications of many university presses, and consumer books that have been converted into digital format. It is possible to perform full-text searches of a single eBook, search thousands of volumes simultaneously, browse topic categories, or read eBooks directly online. Titles may be checked out for on-screen viewing for four hours. NOTE: Each individual user must create a personal user name and password. - Opposing Viewpoints (full-text)
This database presents both sides of arguments on controversial topics. - CQ Researcher (full-text)
A good resource for current topics and argumentative or persuasive papers. NOTE:
Print Journals and Magazines Located at the GGC Library
Learn how to find print periodicals in the library catalog.
- American Heritage
- American Historical Review
- Arizona Quarterly
For more information, see Find Articles.
Use caution when selecting web sites to use for research purposes. Search engines such as Google can provide access to web sites relevant to your research, but it is necessary to investigate the authoritativeness of your search results.
Pay attention to certain details:
- Who created the site?
- Are their credentials made available?
- When was the site last updated?
- What is the purpose of the site?
- Is the site trying to sell you something or convince you of something?
For a web site containing high quality, carefully reviewed articles on every imaginable subject, please have a look at SKS Web Select.
UGA Libraries Research Central is a hierarchical guide to subject matter available electronically from UGA.
Government Websites
- Bureau of Indian Affairs The BIA's responsibility is the administration and management of 55.7 million acres of land held in trust by the United States for American Indians, Indian tribes, and Alaska Natives. There are 562 federal recognized tribal governments in the United States. Developing forestlands, leasing assets on these lands, directing agricultural programs, protecting water and land rights, developing and maintaining infrastructure and economic development are all part of the agency's responsibility. In addition, the Bureau of Indian Affairs provides education services to approximately 48,000 Indian students.
- Indian Health Service Organization dedicated to raising the physical, mental, social, and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. The service's goal is to assure that comprehensive, culturally acceptable personal and public health services are available and accessible to American Indian and Alaska Native people and that he Federal Government's obligation to promote healthy American Indian and Alaska Native people, communities, and cultures and to honor and protect the inherent sovereign rights of Tribes is upheld.
- Administration for Native Americans The ANA promotes the goal of social and economic self-sufficiency of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native American Pacific Islanders, including Native Samoans.
- Office of Indian Education Programs A service organization devoted to providing quality education opportunities for American Indian people.
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs The Committee has jurisdiction to study the unique problems of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native peoples and to propose legislation to alleviate these difficulties. These issues include, but are not limited to, Indian education, economic development, land management, trust responsibilities, health care, and claims against the United States. Additionally, all legislation proposed by Members of the Senate that specifically pertains to American Indians, Native Hawaiians, or Alaska Natives is under the jurisdiction of the Committee.
General
- Academic Info - Native American Studies Includes: digital publications, tribal and local histories, art & culture, religion & spirituality, law & government, museums, libraries, academic programs, organizations, and a section on Kennewick Man.
- WWW Virtual Library - American Indians Index of Native American resources on the Internet.
- Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties Volume II (Treaties) Contains the full text of 380 treaties concerning Native American Indian tribes, organized by year, and includes information relevent to Native American tribes in Georgia, such as the Cherokee and Creek. The site is indexed and searchable.
- American Indian Tribal Directory A directory of U.S. federally recognized tribes, organized by tribe, state, or city. Provides address and name of contact person for each tribe.
- Native American Sites is maintained by Lisa Mitten and is also the home of the American Indian Library Association.
- Center for World Indigenous Studies CWIS is an independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to wider understanding and appreciation of the ideas and knowledge of indigenous peoples and the social, economic and political realities of indigenous nations.
- North, South, and Central American Documents provides the text of treaties, statements, and other documents pertaining to Native Americans.
- American Indians of the Pacific Northwest is part of the Library of Congress’s American Memory collection.
- Lost Worlds of Georgia is a site dedicated to the history of 12,000 years of human occupation of Georgia.
- First Nations Seeker is a comprehensive directory of North American Indian portal websites.
Be sure to visit our Guide to Evaluating Web Sites before choosing a website as a source for research!
If you are having trouble locating the information that you need please seek assistance from a Reference Librarian. The Reference staff may be contacted in person at the Reference Desk, via phone at (678) 407-5064 or via e-mail using the following link:
Ask a Librarian
