Deaf studies resources and support

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Branches with Deaf Studies resources

Most Deaf Studies resources can be found in the Arts and Social Sciences Library. Other general education resources can be found in the Education Library in Berkeley Square. Use the Library catalogue to find the location of an item.

Deaf Studies video and dvd collection

A collection of Deaf Studies videos and dvds is housed on the first floor of the Arts and Social Sciences Library. Videos and dvds can be searched for in the Library Catalogue. Viewing equipment is available and many items may be borrowed.

Course based materials

Materials to support Deaf Studies courses are available in the Arts and Social Sciences Library:

• Recommended textbooks that may be in high demand are kept in the Short Loan Collection (SLC).
• Examination papers: past papers can be found on the first floor of the Arts and Social Sciences Library on the shelves next to the pamphlet collection.

Thesis collection

Theses are kept in the thesis collection in the Arts and Social Sciences Library, in a restricted area on the first floor and may be consulted within the library. Please ask at the Library enquiry or issue desk.

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• Quick search on the Library homepage
  search for books, journals, or articles and databases using our various search tools, plus Internet search using Google Scholar.
• The Subject resources section of these pages includes databases relevant to deaf studies (via MetaLib) for searching for journal articles references, etc, and useful Internet links.
• Our Library collections and eResources pages give full advice on finding all types of materials.
• The Inter-Library Loans (ILL) service can be used to obtain Items not held in print in the University's branch libraries or available online. See below for more details. Access to other university libraries and the British Library may be a useful alternative.

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The Inter-Library Loans (ILL) service can be used to obtain Items not held in print in the University's branch libraries or available online. There is a charge for this service, though it may be possible to obtain an Inter-library loan voucher to pay for this:

• Deaf Studies academic staff and research postgraduates should be able to obtain an Inter-library loan voucher to pay for this from Claire Moore-Kibbey in the Centre for Deaf Studies.
• Deaf Studies undergraduates and taught postgraduates may be able to obtain an Inter-library loan voucher to pay for this. You will need to speak to your tutor first and then obtain the voucher from Claire Moore-Kibbey in the Centre for Deaf Studies.

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• Our Research support pages cover finding information, managing information, and exploiting your research, together with sources of further help and advice.
• Each academic department in the university has its own library representative, whose duties are detailed in these guidelines. The Library Representative for Deaf Studies is Dr Michiko Kaneko.
• Book purchase recommendations or suggestions for new journal or database subscriptions can be made to your Subject Librarian or Library Representative. Note that to fund any new subscription it may be necessary to cancel an existing one, so consider this when you make your request.
• If you are new to the department, please feel free to contact the Subject Librarian to arrange a session to discuss how the library can support you, your researches and your students. You may want to discuss, for example, information literacy sessions for students; or perhaps want some instruction yourself in using a particular database. Whatever your library needs - run them past us, and we'll see if we can help!

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MetaLib: your resource gateway provides access to a vast range of online resources, including databases, search engines, subject gateways, and selected Internet resources.

• Databases relevant to Deaf Studies via MetaLib (list with brief details)
  This link takes you to a list of databases and other information resources relevant to Deaf Studies, with brief details displayed against each. Click on the Info icon to display the full details. Alternatively, there is a cross-search list, which lists the same databases, but with a cross-search option. For details of a particular resource click on the Info icon next to the resource name.

For help with searching databases, contact the Subject Librarian for Deaf Studies.

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Gateways to web resources

• Intute - a searchable gateway to quality resources on the web.
• BUBL - Deafness section of the Bulletin board for Libraries.
• RIT Libraries: Wallace Library - links to Deaf Studies resources, organised by subject.
• Google Directory - Deafness - selected Internet resources on Deafness which can be searched or browsed.
• University of Bristol CDS resources - free online resources created by the Centre for Deaf Studies.

Societies and other organisations

• BBC's See Hear pages
• European Union of the Deaf - represents the interests of Deaf Europeans at European Union level
• Royal National Institute for Deaf People

Publishers and bookshops

• The Forest Bookshop - specialist supplier of books, dvds, etc. about sign language and Deaf issues.
• Gallaudet University Press - publisher of books on all aspects of Deaf studies.

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• Your Subject Librarian can run classes on library and information skills by arrangement with your department.
• A number of Self-learning resources are available below.
• A number of general 'Self-learning resources' are available below, including video tutorials, downloadable library guides, and web resources.
• Find out about referencing in your written work and EndNote referencing software in 'Referencing help'.

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• Your Subject Librarian can run classes on library and information skills by arrangement with your department.
• A number of general 'Self-learning resources' are available below, including video tutorials, downloadable library guides, and web resources.
• Find out about referencing in your written work and EndNote referencing software in 'Referencing help'.

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• Video tutorials - topics include the Library Catalogue, understanding references on reading lists, using the MetaLib resource gateway, off-campus access to eResources, etc.
• Finding and using information pages - covering key aspects of information skills, including researching a topic, effective use of Google, evaluating your search results, avoiding plagiarism, etc. Also includes a Jargon-buster page.
• Library guides - downloadable guides to each branch library, our main search tools, special library services, etc.
• External resources for developing your information skills - including online tutorials and downloadable guides.
• Find out about referencing in your written work and EndNote referencing software in 'Referencing help'.

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• General referencing guidance
  includes Why reference? What is included in a reference? Referencing styles, How to reference, Links to useful sites on referencing, and brief details of EndNote and EndNote Web referencing software (see the EndNote referencing software section below for more details).
• General advice on Journal title abbreviations

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• General advice on writing and style guides
• Our Plagiarism: information and advice for students page explains what plagiarism is, how to avoid it, and the consequences of plagiarism.

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EndNote is the University of Bristol's recommended bibliographical management software, which can be used to collect, store, organise and manage references, and to output them as reference lists or bibliographies. A particularly useful function is 'Cite While You Write', enabling you to format Word documents, producing bibliographies and adding references within the text.

• EndNote Web help, advice and training sessions
  This is the recommended version for all undergraduate and taught postgraduate students - it is available free to UoB students and staff.
• EndNote Desktop support
  Academics, researchers and research postgraduates can use the desktop version, which may be installed on their UoB PC. See the 'Help and support' page of EndNote Desktop support for details of self help training materials.

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