Research Guides: Classical Studies: CLA & WGS 240

Before Class 4/1

Please watch the following short video before the library session on 4/1

Background Information

The Oxford Classical Dictionary by Simon Hornblower (Editor); Antony Spawforth (Editor); Esther Eidinow
Call Number: DE5 .O9 2012 (and Online)
ISBN: 0199545561
The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology by Roger D. Woodard (Editor)
Call Number: BL783 .C36 2007 (and Online)
ISBN: 9780521845205
Publication Date: 2007-11-12

Find Resources

Classical Texts

Loeb Classical Library This link opens in a new window
The digital Loeb Classical Library of more than 570 works makes Classical Greek and Latin literature accessible via a searchable and perpetually growing collection. The authors in Loeb Classical span eighteen centuries and can be viewed in single- and dual-language reading modes. Browse works and volumes of the library by author, language, period, form, genre and subject..

Note: MUSCAT Plus also includes all of the Loeb titles in print. Search either by author or title. In the stacks, look for the familiar green (Greek) and red (Latin) volumes.

Perseus Digital Library
Digital collection of works in the humanities including art, primary texts, and commentary.

Journal Articles, Book Chapters, and more!

L'Annee Philologique This link opens in a new window
A Classical Studies database that provides citations and abstracts for articles in scholarly journals, books, theses, and conference proceedings. Covers Classical literature, linguistics, history, philosophy, archaeology, art, science, and technology in over 1,500 periodicals.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Provides access to content across all disciplines. Search or browse books, journals, images, and primary sources.
MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window
Covers literature, language and linguistics, folklore, film, literary theory and criticism, and dramatic arts, as well as the historical aspects of printing and publishing. Over 6,000 journals and series, plus 1,200 book publishers, are indexed. Articles date from 1926-present.

Google Scholar
Google's index for scholarly literature across many disciplines. Includes articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other web sites.

Books

MUSCAT Plus This link opens in a new window
MUSCAT Plus searches for books, journal articles, media, and more in Musselman Library and beyond.
WorldCat This link opens in a new window
Provides citations to books & other materials owned by over 10,000 libraries around the world (subject matter covers material from all time periods).

Borrowing Materials from Another Library

If the library doesn't have an item you want, you can request to borrow a copy from another library via our interlibrary loan service.

Articles (PDF) usually arrive within 24 hours. Books may take 4-7 days. A book chapter (PDF) may arrive in 1-2 days.

small button with the words Gett It! For articles, use the Gett It button in databases to see if we have access. If not, you will see an option to sign into Muscat Plus and submit your request.

For books and book chapters, search Muscat Plus. If you don't see what you want, click "search other libraries" and then submit your request with the "request from other libraries" link on the results page. Or, you can use the interlibrary loan form at the top of Muscat Plus.

More directions for requesting books/book chapters and journal articles are on the library website.

Organizing Your Research Process

Article Analysis Matrix
Use this sheet to help you organize your sources and note any recurring themes in the scholarly conversation.

Classical Studies: CLA & WGS 240

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Cite Your Sources: Chicago Manual of Style

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Before Class 4/1

Background Information

Find Resources

Borrowing Materials from Another Library

Organizing Your Research Process

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