ENH251: Mythology (G. Winters)

Research Guide For Ms. Winters ENH251 Class

Sample of Library Resources

Finding Sources at the Library

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Use One Search to search for Books, eBooks and Media in PC Library's collection.

  • Use filters (left column) to limit results based on Format (such as Books and eBooks)
  • You can search at PC or all Maricopa Community College Libraries.
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  • If you locate an item you want, write down or text yourself the call number (the location of the book in the library).

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Sample Search Terms

  • Native American legends
  • Creation Myths
  • Greek Myths
  • folklore Africa
  • Aztec creation myth
  • Norse gods
  • Celtic mythology

In the PC Library, Myths, Legends, and Folktales are arranged under the following sections:

  • BL: Mythology from all cultures
  • E 98 and E 99: Native American legends and folktales
  • F1202: History of Latin America
  • GR1 - GR 950: Folklore and tales from specific countries or regions
  • P (Literature): Folktales, Fairy Tales, Myths and Fables

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Recommended Library Databases for Your Assignment

Basic Information about your topic

  • Gale eBooks - easy to search collection of reference ebooks, includes some images.
  • Credo Reference - collection of encyclopedias and dictionaries on a variety of subjects
  • Oxford Reference- easy to use collection of ebooks on a variety of topics.
  • Global Road Warrior- great source for historical and cultural information on over 175 countries.
  • Salem Press - easy to use collection of ebooks, including topics related to mythology and folktales.

Multimedia Resources (Images / Videos)

  • Feature Films for Education - collection of 600 popular movies, including superhero and myth-based films.
  • Films on Demand - thousands of streaming video clips, includes information on myths and cultures
  • Academic Video Online- thousands of streaming video clips, includes information on myths and cultures
  • ArtStor - collection of over 1 million high quality images of art, photography, paintings and more!

Not sure where to start - use ONE SEARCH to search all library databases at the same time!