Searchable Databases in Archaeology
As the software available on the Internet grows more powerful, many institutions have made extensive, multiple topic bibliographies that may be searched online. Here's a list.
Anthropological Index On-Line
If you are seeking anthropological information anywhere, go here first. A free index to current periodicals, by the Museum of Mankind at the British Museum.
If you are seeking anthropological information anywhere, go here first. A free index to current periodicals, by the Museum of Mankind at the British Museum.
ARCHI
Electronic database of 20,000 archaeological sites tied to location in the UK; 5,000 records are available for free, entire database available on subscription.
Electronic database of 20,000 archaeological sites tied to location in the UK; 5,000 records are available for free, entire database available on subscription.
Biblio
Bibliography on Biological Anthropology of the Middle East; from Yuri Chistov at the Russian Academy of Science. Free searches for a login.
Bibliography on Biological Anthropology of the Middle East; from Yuri Chistov at the Russian Academy of Science. Free searches for a login.
Bibliografia Mesoamericana
From FAMSI and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, an online bibliography of Mesoamerican resources, currently with over 57,000 entries and soon to have over 70,000.
From FAMSI and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, an online bibliography of Mesoamerican resources, currently with over 57,000 entries and soon to have over 70,000.
CHLORIS
Bronze age archaeology from mainland Greece and Crete, from the University of Toronto.
Bronze age archaeology from mainland Greece and Crete, from the University of Toronto.
COPAC
COPAC currently lists 3.5 million references to materials in 35 reference libraries in the UK and Ireland, ranging in date from 1100 AD to the present; 87.5 % are monographs.
COPAC currently lists 3.5 million references to materials in 35 reference libraries in the UK and Ireland, ranging in date from 1100 AD to the present; 87.5 % are monographs.
DIOTIMA
A extensive bibliography on gender studies in archaeology, from Ross Scaife at the University of Kentucky.
A extensive bibliography on gender studies in archaeology, from Ross Scaife at the University of Kentucky.
Libera
An online bibliographic database, covering 5/6th century till the 10/11th century in the region of Europe, the Near East and North Africa. In English, German and Slovenian.
An online bibliographic database, covering 5/6th century till the 10/11th century in the region of Europe, the Near East and North Africa. In English, German and Slovenian.
National Archaeological Data Base (NADB)
Indexed archaeological site reports and documents resulting from the Native American Graves Repatriation Act in the United States.
Indexed archaeological site reports and documents resulting from the Native American Graves Repatriation Act in the United States.
NELD: The Northeast Lithic Database Project
Hugh Jarvis's ongoing resource project for lithic analysts.
Hugh Jarvis's ongoing resource project for lithic analysts.
Nestor
23,000 bibliographic entries on Aegean prehistory!
23,000 bibliographic entries on Aegean prehistory!
TOCS-IN: Archaeology
The Tables of Contents of Journals of Interest to Classicists (TOCS-IN) at the University of Virginia has a special section for archaeologists.
The Tables of Contents of Journals of Interest to Classicists (TOCS-IN) at the University of Virginia has a special section for archaeologists.