Dealing with Abbreviations!
Journal names are often abbreviated in bibliographies, and deciphering them can be quite a chore.
Below is an online abbreviation lists from the American Journal of Archaeology as well as a more comprehensive print resource in our reference collection.
How to Read a Call #!
I've got a call #, now what?
Click the link below for more information.
Vanderbilt University Library Catalog
Selecting the best search scope for your research needs:
Library Catalog vs. VU Collections vs. Articles
Search Scope | What is included? | When should I use it? |
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For a more detailed explanation of your search scope options consult What am I searching?
Step 1: Start your search process by brainstorming a list of keywords that describe the main concepts of your topic or question. |
Step 2: Use these keywords for your initial searches. Step 3: Use the Subject Heading links in the Library Catalog record to refine your search. |
Try a SUBJECT search using one of the Library of Congress Subject Headings listed below:
Church history | Church history Historiography | |
Sacrifice Christianity | Christianity and culture | |
Lord's Supper History | Christianity and other religions | |
Persecution History Early Church, ca. 30-600 | Church history Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600 | |
The following databases will help you find articles on your topic:
What is ?
FindIt@VU provides direct links from a database citation to the fulltext of the article (if available) and other supporting resources.
An FAQ for FindIt@VU is also available.
Specialized Ebook Collections with Classical Studies & Religion Content
General Ebook Collections