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.
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 details section of the catalog record to refine your search. |
A Selection of Useful Subject Headings
Aphrodite (Greek deity) | Gods, Greek | |
Medusa (Greek mythology) | Homeric hymns | |
Herakles (Greek mythology) | Mythology, Greek | |
Goddesses, Greek |
Mythology, Greek, in art |
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Apollo (greek deity) |
Mythology, Greek, in literature |
The following databases will help you find articles on your topic:
lndex for research in Classics. Entries cover articles, books, book reviews, Festschrifte, and other collections dealing with the ancient Greek and Roman world, from the second millennium BCE to approximately 800 CE.
Search all ProQuest databases simultaneously. Includes arts, humanities, social sciences, news, and science and technology.
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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.
Image Databases and Resources @ Vanderbilt
Digital images in the arts, architecture, humanities, and sciences with an accessible suite of software tools for teaching and research. Collections from museums, photographers, libraries, scholars, photo archives, and artists and artists' estates. Access Note: To download images or use other advanced features, individuals must register for an individual user account.
François Vase
Black-Figure Volute Krater, ca. mid 6th century B.C.E.
Signed by Kleitias (painter) and Ergotimos (potter)
Museo Archaeologico, Florence