Library Resources for Linguistics and Linguistic Anthropology

Biographical Directory of Anthropologists born before 1920 1988, Garland Press
Ref. Z5111 .B56 1988

Anthropologists are arranged in alphabetical order. Each entry provides birth and death dates, the country of origin and a brief description of the anthropologist's contributions. The abbreviations after "Source" indicate other directories and resourc es with entries on the person. A list of these is on page xiii. Other sources will have complete citations. Check EUCLID for our holdings.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index 1980, Gale Research Co.
Ref. Desk Z5305 .U5 B57

One of the best places to start for biographical research: this index provides leads to both current and retrospective biographical sources. It does not have a name authority file, so entries are taken 'as is' from the original source. Be prepared to look up names with one or both initials and even variant spellings. Some editions are annotated, alternately, use EUCLID to find the call numbers for sources indicated.

Contemporary Authors 1975, Gale Research Co.
Ref. PN771 .C59 and .C61

Many academic writers are indexed in the several hundred volumes of this set. Use the annually updated author index (Ref. Desk PN771 .C61) to find an entry on a specific author. 'NR' distinguishes the new revised series from the original set. Go to t he volumes in the reference collection to find your author. Each entry contains biographical information, addresses, interests, bibliographies.

International Dictionary of Anthropologists 1991, Garland
Ref. GN20 .I5 1991

International Directory of Anthropologists 1975, University of Chicago
GN20 .I5 1975

Portraits of Linguists: a biographical sourcebook for the history of western linguistics, 1746-1963 2 vols, 1966, Indiana University Press
Ref. P83 .S4

A chance for the polyglot researcher and linguist to enjoy themselves: the extensive, critical entries in this source are in written in a variety the languages. Many of them are republished from other sources. Look for citations of additional material s in the footnotes.

A Student's dictionary of language and linguistics
Ref. P29 .T737 1997

In 'Notes to the Reader', R.L. Trask provides a charming and meticulously organized outline of the dictionary's scope, upon which no annotation could improve. Use this if you are new to linguistics, and expect 'particularly careful coverage of the ter miniology of traditional grammar', definitions from general linguistics, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, language evolution, computational linguistics, professional academics, as well as 'the most important terms encountered in using the Interne t'. Also, 'the dictionary is fully up to date'.

Dictionary of linguistics and phonetics 4th ed, 1997, B. Blackwell
Ref. P29 .C65 1997

Dictionary of logic as applied in the study of language: concepts, methods, theories 1981, M. Nijhoff
BC9 .D48

A Dictionary of Phonetics and Phonology 1996, Routledge
Ref. P216 .T73 1996

As in A Student's dictionary of language and linguistics Trask's preface provides detailed scope notes. There are 2,000 terms which include articulatory, acoustic and perceptual phonetics

Glossary of Linguistic Terminology 1966, Columbia University Press
Ref. P29 .P39

Initially an important contribution in 1966, this could be the researcher's last resort for a definition. This glossary offers several clear definitions for each term and indicates the original author by his or her lastname in parentheses. This potent ially helpful inclusion puts the dictionary outside the use of the novice, as it presumes familiarity with linguistics scholarship: there is no bibliography or even reference to the author's complete name in the glossary itself. Good luck to the user!.

Longman dictionary of language teaching and applied linguistics 2nd ed, 1992, Longman
Ref. P29 .R52 1992

This dictionary, designed for both the novice and experienced linguist, includes pronunciation, illustrations, see-also and cross references, as well as recommendations for further reading at the end of most entries-- a particularly nice attribute in a dictionary. Refer to the bibliography at the end of the book for complete citations.

Multilingual Lexicon of Linguistics and Philology: English, Russian, German, French 1968, University of Miami Press
Ref. P29 .N34

Arranged alphabetically according to 5,000 English language terms, chosen for their frequency, relevance and difficulty.

Encyclopedia of Associations 1969-date, Gale
Ref. Desk HS17 .G3

American Anthropological Association 1996-1997 Guide American Anthropological Association
Ref. GN43 .A2 G48

Guide to the National Anthropological Association Archives, Smithsonian Institution 1992, National Anthropological Association
Ref. GN17 .N37 1992

International Research Centers Directory 1981-date, Gale
Ref. Desk Q17.98 .I58

Research Centers Directory 1965-date, Gale
Ref. Desk A25 .R5

Sociolinguistic and Language Planning Organizations 1995, John Benjamins
Ref. P40.5 L35 D66 1995

This volume may date soon, but it does provide important information about linguistics organizations not available elsewhere. The first section lists national organizations, the second international organizations arranged alphabetically within countri es. To identify organizations by country go to these sections, but to find information about a known organization go back to the index on page 484. To update addresses, refer to current directories listed on this webpage as well as other listed in EUCLID .

Dissertation Abstracts 1861 to present
Z5055 .U6A1

This indexes dissertations from 1861 to the present, with heavy emphasis on North American institutions. An online version is available through GALILEO. Abstracts are included starting with 1981.

Cambridge encyclopedia of language 2nd ed, 1997, Cambridge University Press
P29 .C64 1997

Compendium of the World's langages 2 vols, 1991, Routledge
Ref. P371 .C36 1991

This does not look like a traditional encyclopedia since much of the information is in outline form. However, it does provide lengthy overviews on each of the world's major languages, including the language's evolution, the population who speaks it, a nd something of its geographic distribution. Linguists and other researchers will appreciate the uniform entries on all aspects of the language's script, phonology, morphology and syntax. There is an appendix of scripts in volume 2, as well as a lengthy bibliography.

Encyclopedia of Language and Linguistics 10 vols, 1994, Pergamon Press
Ref. P29 .E48 1994

Start with this source. Whether you're searching for term paper topics, wanting basic definitions, or reviewing for your graduate work, you'll find this comprehensive, scholarly encyclopedia helpful. Detailed and well-organized articles provide clear information on apparently every aspect of linguistics. Bibliographies are included. Volume 10 provides a list of the major languages of the world (for a more detailed listing see Voegelin's Classification and Index of the world's languages Ref. P203 .V6), as well as appendices for major linguistics journals, logical symbols, transcriptional conventions and the IPA alphabet, and a name and subject index.

Encyclopedic dictionary of semiotics 3 vols, 1986, Mouton de Gruyter
Ref. P99 .E65 1986

International Encyclopedia of Communications 4 vols, 1989, Oxford University Press and University of Pennsylvania
Ref. P87.5 I5 1989

The editorial chair describes this encyclopedia as a 'great intellectual adventure' indicating the balance of eclecticism and scholarship included. It covers all aspects of communication, including communication systems, organizations, modes, media, c odes, behavior and effects. The many black and white illustrations and diagrams make these volumes inviting to the browser. Extensive bibliographies are helpful to scholars.

International Encyclopedia of Linguistics 1992, Oxford Univeristy Press
Ref. P29 .I58 1992

Like its companion encyclopedia for communications, this work is pleasantly illustrated and inviting to any researcher. It also provides detailed articles on all aspects of linguistics scholarship. Be sure and look at the index at the end of volume 4 if you don't find your topic in the set. Bibliographies are at the end of each entry for further reading. A glossary is found at the beginning of volume 4.

The Linguistics Encyclopedia 1991, Routledge
Ref. P29 .L52 1991

Start with the index on page 543, since it will direct you to specific terms embedded and defined in the articles, as well as the titles of the articles themselves. The book is arranged into broader overviews, with some terms cross-referenced in each listing. Bibliographies are at the end of each article, with an extensive bibliography at the end of the book.

The World's Writing Systems 1996, Oxford University Press
Ref. P211 .W714 1996

This is a fascinating and scholarly volume, whether you're a student or professional linguist. Most of the material is arranged in broad geographic/linguistic groupings and includes lengthy articles on different kinds of script, usually with tables of examples and diagrams. Each article includes a lengthy bibliography. Other articles cover important evolutionary topics, like the "Transmission of the Phoenician script to the West" or the "Use and Adaptation of Scripts". Be sure to browse the table of contents for interesting distractions, and use the detailed index if you don't initially find your topic.

The following list just covers the basics, and as you will discover-- if you don't know already-- grants research involves inventiveness and lots of digging in all kinds of information tools. Be creative and ingenious! To augment this list, another mor e comprehensive listing of possible grants resources is available in Robert Balay's Guide to Reference Books. It is at the Reference Desk under the call number Ref. Desk Z1035.1 .G89 1996. Begin with the first volume in the index and look under "G rants-in-aid." Another strategy would be to browse the following subject headings in EUCLID: "Research grants--", "Scholarships--", "Research Support--" and "Endowments--."

Annual Register of Grant Support 1969-date, Marquis Academic
Ref. LB2338 .A9

Updated annually, this register provides information about grants from corporations and government agencies covering a variety of programs and research interests. It describes the kind of support, grant restrictions and application information. There is an index by subject, place and organization.

Complete Grants Sourcebook for Higher Education 3rd ed, 1995, Oryx Press
Ref. LB2336 .B38 1995

Directory of Research Grants/DRG 1975-date, Oryx Press
Ref. LB2338 .D57

Annual. This lists all kinds of research support, including internships, fellowships and conferences. Application information is included: goals, restrictions, eligibility, funding and deadlines.

Foundation Grants to Individuals 1977-date, Foundation Center
Ref. AS911 .A2 F63

Biennial. This is a directory of grants available to individual applicants and includes scholarships and loans as well as research grants. The bibliography provides good leads to those looking for additional sources of information. Check EUCLID for the titles listed.

Foundation Grants Index 1970-date, Foundation Center
Ref. AS911 .A2 F66

The material in this extensive annual index comes from the database at the Foundation Center. The grants are classified according to broad subject headings.

Funding for Anthropological Research 1986, Oryx Press
GN42 .C36 1986

Introduction to Library Research in Anthropology 2nd ed, 1998, Westview
Ref. Z5111.W44 1998

If you wanted to do library research in cultural anthropology without ever consulting a librarian, this is the book for you. Weeks' book starts with a thoughtful overview of the field, followed by individual chapters detailing different kinds of sourc es including archives, databases, internet sites as well as conventional information sources like indexes and abstracting services, regional bibliographies and library of congress subject headings. Sources specific to anthropology like the Human Relat ions Area Files and Murdoch's indexes are explained clearly. The library's copy is annotated with Emory's call numbers, however, if you are a current graduate student or a major considering graduate school, consider buying your own. It's that useful.

Linguistics: a Guide to the Reference Literature 1991, Libraries Unlimited
Ref. Z7001 .D45 1991

This title provides a bibliography of reference sources and bibliographies in linguistics and all of its allied areas (anthropological linguistics, applied linguistics, mathematical and computational linguistics, psycholinguistics, semniotics and soci olinguistics). It also includes information about professional associations and electronic resources. For up-to-date information about the associations listed, please see Encyclopedia of Associations (Ref. Desk HS17 .G3).

Sources of Information in the Social Sciences 1986, American Library Association
Ref. Desk Z7161. S666

Social Science Reference Sources 1990, Greenwood
Ref. Desk Z7161 .A1 L5 1990

Current trends in linguistics 1963-, Mouton
P25 .S4

Classification and index of the world's languages 1977, Elsevier
Ref. P203 .V6

Handbook of social and cultural anthropology 1973, Rand McNally
GN315 .H642

Langues du monde rev. ed., 1952, Centre Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique
P201 .M4 1952 and ATLAS

The Student Anthropologist's Handbook: a guide to research, training and career 1972, Schenkman Pub. Co.
GN42 .F7

The Human Relations Area Files are a compilation of ethnographies indexed by HRAF at Yale University. Though often used to identify resources on a particular culture, HRAF is one of the only sources which indexes traits across cultures. Category 19*, 'Language', for example, includes aspects of speech, vocabulary, grammar, phonology, stylistics, semantics, linguistic identification and special languages-- however, other OCM categories may also apply. Most researchers supplement their work with H RAF by referring to other reference materials, such as Anthropological Literature or Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts.

The library has a yellow guide entitled Human Relations Area Files Collection of Ethnography which lists each culture included and indicates whether the materials are in either CD-ROM or microfiche format. A comprehensive search requires you to use both.

To identify materials on a particular culture:
Look up the code for the culture you are researching in the Outline of World Cultures Ref. AS36 .H84 M8. Check the code in the yellow handout Human Relations Area Files Collection of Ethnography to see which formats you will be us ing. In Microfiche 848, simply use the code to find your fiche. Category 11 lists the bibliography of the materials indexed for that culture. For CD-88 in the Beck Center, be sure to insert the correct installment to find materials on your culture.

To identify materials on a particular trait:
Look up the code for the trait you are researching in the index at the end of the Outline of Cultural Materials Ref. AS36 .H84 O8. Notice that the outline works like a thesaurus and helps to identify related traits. Microfiche 851 is th e Index to the Human Relations Area Fileswhich uses the code identified in the Outline of Cultural Materials to list the culture, the author and the page of the source which contains relevant material. Go to the culture and then find the cod e within it. For CD-88, search each installment by OCM category by pulling down the book menu and clicking on search forms. The system defaults to a search by keyword; to see other search options, click on the down arrow by "standard" and select '1.A OC M'. Type in your catagory code to search.

Human Relations Area Files installments 1-42
Microfiche 848

Human Relations Area Files installments 43 to present
CD-88, Beck Center, machine 7

Index to the Human Relations Area Files
Microfiche 851

Outline of Cultural Materials
Ref. AS 36 .H84 O8

Outline of World Cultures
Ref. AS 36 .H84 M8

Abstracts in Anthropology 1970-date, Greenwood
Ref. GN1 .A3

This index is only available in print, and covers some periodicals not indexed elsewhere. Alternate issues cover linguistics and cultural anthropology or physical anthropology and archaeology. A table of contents on the back cover shows the page numb ers for different topics. Subject and Author indexes, using abstract number references, appear at the end of each issue. Cumulative indexes appear at the end of each volume.

Anthropological Literature 1984-date, Tozzer Library
Ref. Z5112 .A56

Though our print edition starts with 1984, the electronic version searches the periodical holdings of Harvard's Tozzer library back to the latter part of the 19th century.

Anthropological Index to Current Periodicals in the Museum of Mankind Library 1968-date, Royal Anthropological Society
Ref. Z5112 .I5

This index is arranged according to world areas, subdivided by discipline, and provides indexing to many journals published overseas. To find articles on your topic, browse the relevant area and discipline in each issue. There is a cumulative author i ndex at the end of each volume. Abbreviations are used from World list of Scientific Periodicals (Ref. Z7403 .W61).

International Bibliography of Social and Cultural Anthropology 1955-date, International Committee for Social Science Information and Documentation/UNESCO
Ref. Z5111 .I5

Annual. Specifically covers social and cultural anthropology. Along with the other three volumes covering economics, political science and sociology, the International Bibliography of the Social Sciences covers over 2,500 journals and some 20,0 00 books each year in its indexes. The exhaustive researcher will notice that many of these titles are not indexed in other sources here at Emory, and include important literature from Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Eurasia. A classific ation scheme towards the front of the volume indicates the arrangement. There are author, placename and subject indexes at the end of each volume.

Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts 1973-date, University of Michigan
P1 .L4

This index is also available on the Research Databases on Information Commons workstations. It provides non-evaluative abstracts of articles from approximately 2,000 serials published around the world, complemented with coverage of recent books, monog raphs, technical reports, occasional papers, enhanced dissertation listings and bibliographic citations for book reeviews that appear in journals abstracted for LLBA.

These are only a few of the many styles and style manuals available. Be sure to check with your professor about his or her preferences.

The Chicago Manual of Style 1993, University of Chicago Press
Ref.Z253 .U69 1993

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association 1994, APA
Ref. Desk BF76.7 .P83 1994

MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing 1998, MLA of America
Ref. and Ref. Desk PN147 .G444 1998