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eHRAF World Cultures
There are over 100 book-length ethnographies in eHRAF. See the eHRAF tab for more details. To find a print copy of a book you found in eHRAF, go to Helmke Library Catalog or make a Document Delivery request.

Scholarly Article Databases
You can search Anthropology Plus and other scholarly article databases with the keyword: ethnography. If you need a book-length ethnographic study, check the bibliography of the articles you found to see if they point you to any ethnographic studies.
Helmke Library Catalog
Helmke Library's Catalog includes many book-length ethnographic studies. Unfortunately, the word ethnography is not always listed in the catalog record. You might try searching for the name of the culture you are studying and leave off the word ethnography. You could also try adding the word "ethnology" to your search. Try also the Library "Everything" Search.

Proquest Ebook Central
This database allows you to search the full text of thousands of e-books. When searching Ebook Central, you can search for your culture group or topic and then add a word/s such as: ethnography, participant observation, interviews, etc. If you prefer a print book, you can make a Document Delivery request.

JSTOR (Book Reviews)
Another strategy for finding ethnographic studies is to look at book reviews that may mention the word ethnography in the review. To look for book reviews in JSTOR, choose the option "Review" before entering your search. You will also find book reviews in other scholarly article databases and may also find book reviews (or book descriptions) with Google. If you find a good book in JSTOR, try the Helmke Library Catalog, ProQuest Ebooks, or Document Delivery to find the book.

eHRAF World Cultures
This database indexes cultures and subjects at the paragraph level and includes full text books and articles on a wide range of cultures and social traditions.
eHRAF Archaeology
This database indexes archaeological traditions at the paragraph level and includes a cross-cultural collection of full text books and articles.

eHRAF Video Tutorials
From the creators of eHRAF, with brief videos on how to search and browse in eHRAF.
Subjects, Cultures, and Traditions in eHRAF
A handout with 1) Outline of Cultural Materials in eHRAF, 2) Cultures Covered in eHRAF World Cultures, and 3) Traditions Covered in eHRAF Archaeology.

Ethnographic Video Online, Volumes 1 & 2
Both classic and new ethnographic and documentary films relevant to the study of anthropology. Includes transcripts, filmmaker biographies and more.

Archaeology Channel
A streaming media website from the Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI).
EVIA Digital Archive Project
Ethnographic Video for Instruction & Analysis (EVIA) is a digital archive from Indiana University and the University of Michigan.
Human Studies Film Archives (HSFA)
From the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.

New World Cinema: Independent Features and Shorts, 1990-Present
Includes over 200 full-length feature films from leading independent distributors and major film festivals.

Society for Visual Anthropology
The SVA hosts an annual juried film festival and screens films at the American Anthropological Association’s annual conference.

American Anthropological Association
Anthropology Blogs
A compilation of blogs created by the co-editor of Open Anthropology. See also Savage Minds.
Archaeology Data Service (ADS) Library of Unpublished Fieldwork Reports
The ADS includes over 30,000 reports and is located in the UK.
CAS Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability
Includes a large anthropology collections database. Hosted by the California Academy of Sciences.
Center for Ethnography
An institute at UC Irvine focused on ethnography, that also promotes collaborative and interdisciplinary projects.
Digital Archaeological Record
An international database of archaeological investigations. Hosted by Digital Antiquity.

Indigenous Peoples: North America
A digital archive of monograph, manuscript, newspaper, periodical and photograph collections.

Museum of Anthropology at UBC
Includes a large image database.
National Archeological Database
From the U.S. National Park Service and Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST), with archeological reports, permit information and maps.
Open Folklore
Includes books, journals, web archives and gray literature. Sponsored by the American Folklore Society and the IU Libraries.
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology: Tozzer Library
Includes a large collections database. Fom Harvard University.

Statistical Insight
This database includes statistical publications from the U.S. federal government and international organizations.