Classics & classical languages - Recommended resources - Upper School - Smallbone Library at Smallbone Library, Oakham School

Resources for independent investigation in classics and classical languages

On this page you will find:

This page provides some extra guidance, hints and tips on using the databases. If you are comfortable with using them and just want a quick access list of all the recommended databases for classics, use the A-Z databases for classics page.

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This page is intended to be used IN ADDITION TO the general resources and advice provided on the home page of this guide, where you will find:

Effective search strategies
Books
Databases vs internet
Search tips for databases:
General internet searching: finding quality resources
What about Wikipedia?

General recommended databases

These databases are excellent for most subjects.

Britannica This link opens in a new window
Thousands of topics covered in three levels of detail.
EBSCO Advanced Placement Source This link opens in a new window
Full-text database of academic journals and magazines, as well as photos, maps and flags.

Guide to searching EBSCO Advanced Placement Source.

JSTOR This link opens in a new window
A digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources.

Guide to searching JSTOR

Oxford Very Short Introductions This link opens in a new window
Excellent introductions to topics written by authors who are experts in their field.

Additional Subscription Databases for Classics

EBSCO Literary Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Full-text database of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

MASSOLIT

MASSOLIT This link opens in a new window
Short (8-12 minute) videos by university lecturers aimed at 16-19 year old students. We subscribe to English Literature and Classics. MASSOLIT say "We wanted to create something for the students who wanted to push themselves and to engage with interesting ideas and critical discussions".

Resources to support inquiry

Citing and referencing guide (APA)

Recommended resources - Upper School: Classics & classical languages

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MASSOLIT

Resources to support inquiry