eHRAF Tutorial

Introduction

This tutorial was designed to address the most frequently asked questions about the eHRAF databases. It has benefited from the comments of numerous librarians, faculty, and students at our academic member institutions who have participated in our training sessions. The tutorial’s purpose is to provide you with a systematic way to explore the various aspects of our databases and to serve all levels of expertise in using eHRAF. It can be used both individually and for in-class teaching.

The eHRAF Splash Page

Getting Started:

Please note that, while this tutorial uses the eHRAF Collection of Ethnography, the same techniques apply to the eHRAF Collection of Archaeology. We have designed two versions of this tutorial, based on your preferences. Please select one below:

Option 1

Use this option if you simply want to read through the tutorial, without following parallel steps in the eHRAF database itself.

Option 2

Use this option if you prefer the “hands on” approach, as it provides you instructions to replicate the tutorial’s steps in the database. Requires switching between windows.