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The Humanities and Social Sciences (H/SS) reference collection consists of over 35,000 volumes. The collection includes directories, general and specialized dictionaries, encyclopedias, biographical sources, periodical indexes and abstracting services, and specialized handbooks, guidebooks, and bibliographies. Many of the classic reference works are available in print format within the H/SS Reference Department. Supplementing these tools are a growing number of electronic sources, including indexes for tracking the periodical literatures of all arts, humanities, and social sciences disciplines. Many of these electronic resources can be accessed remotely.
Humanities and Social Sciences Department
2nd Floor, Shields Library, University of California
100 N.W. Quad, Davis, CA 95616-5292
Office Phone: (530) 752‑1126
Reference Phone: (530) 752‑9862
Email: hssref@lib.ucdavis.edu
HSS Guides & Databases
- Humanities and Social Sciences Electronic Databases A-Z
- General Databases in the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Videos & DVDs on the UC Davis Campus
- How to Conduct a Cited Reference Search
- Luna Insight Client Software for Digital Image Collections
- ARTstor
Services & Instruction
- Reference Services
- Information on Reference Desk Service, Remote or Electronic Reference, Research Consultations,and Course Centered Instruction Classes.
- Librarian Subject Specialists
- Contact the Librarian Subject Specialist in your research area.
- Recommend a Purchase
- Suggest a title for acquisition.
- Ask a Reference Question
- Email a question to the Humanities and Social Sciences Librarians.
News & Initiatives
- Library News
- Find out news on recent changes and upgrades in the Library, as well as information on employment andevents.
- Scholarly Electronic Publishing Initiatives
- Designed to assist researchers interested in electronic publishing, this page includes information on current projects, copyright issues, and tools for digitization.