Scope
Raptor conservation is an important part of environmental conservation as a whole. By ensuring that pertinent resources on this topic are visible and accessible, we can not only teach the public about these fascinating and majestic creatures, but we can, in turn, increase awareness of conservation issues and foster a more environmentally keen community. The main audience for this pathfinder will be the general public, but especially the students and community of Chapel Hill, since resource availability for this area has been considered. I have chiefly selected resources with broad appeal and ease of use for the novice or potential raptor enthusiast, in hopes of attracting wider interest in the subject. There are many further resources available in UNC libraries which are kept with government documents or in storage. However, this pathfinder is focused on presenting items most easily accessible to patrons.
How to use this site
- Browsing: provides LC subject headings and call number ranges for researching, great for users who don’t know precisely what they’re looking for. Also provides a link on how to use subject headings
- General sources: These sources are also a good starting point for learning about raptors; provides a bibliography of general information sources
- Specialized sources: Have a favorite bird of prey? Want to learn about birds of prey in your area? This section provides a bibliography of sources on specialized topics under the subject of raptors, such as particular regions, species, migration patterns, etc.
- Web resources: This section includes online databases and other reliable informational websites.
Where to find the materials
For your convenience, the bibliographies of print materials listed in this pathfinder have been limited to those found at the campus Zoology Library (currently located in the basement of Wilson Library, with the Chemistry Library), because it has the largest selection of reference sources on birds of prey on campus. It should be noted, however, that some additional sources may be found at Davis Library as well as the House Undergraduate Library. For each item in the bibliographies, the library and call numbers are listed underneath.
Here is a map of the campus libraries.
As for the web resources, the databases will only be accessible to those with an ONYEN login, while the other web resources will be accessible to everyone.
