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Classics: Library to-do List for Classics Grads
Research guide to Classics.
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TO-DO SOON
Use
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to connect to library databases from off campus.
Explore our resources, starting with the
Classics
research guide. Also be sure to check other
research guides
in related subject areas, including
Anthropology & Archaeology
,
Art
,
Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
,
Hellenic Studies
,
History
,
Jewish Studies
, and
Near East Studies
.
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FREE
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,
Financial Times
&
Wall Street Journal
.
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Google Scholar settings
to connect to UW Libraries.
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to get materials from other libraries for free.
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Citation Management Tool
(zotero recommended) to organize your research.
Consultation help
is available. Also check out the
Chicago Manual of Style Online
.
Learn about
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
(ETDs)
HOW I CAN HELP
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mkstew@uw.edu
to set up a time.
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Purchase current books that you need.
Help track down resources.
Connect you with services available through the UW Libraries.
OTHER HELP
24/7 chat help
available
Other
subject librarians
including those for related subjects:
Madison Sullivan
(Art, Dance, Drama)
Cass Hartnett
(Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies)
Mary St. Germain
(Near East & Jewish Studies)
Faye Christenberry
(Philosophy)
Research Commons
-- writing, citation, funding & design help for graduate students
Open Scholarship Commons
-- workshops & consultations for digital humanities projects. See
video introduction
.
Graduate Student Research Institute
- course materials from the summer workshop
Introduction to Historical Research
- brief general introduction to research with emphasis on history research
TO-DO LATER
Get your
Seattle
&
King County
public library cards. They have streaming video & ebooks & some historical resources that we don't have.
Help build the Libraries’ collections. Come across a new book that the library should acquire? Just email Morag at
mkstew@uw.edu
.
Reserve a
research carrel
for the quarter by contacting
Library Account Services
.
Make an appointment with the
Graduate Funding Information Service (GFIS)
advisor to learn about funding opportunities.
Present a lightening talk on your research at the quarterly
Scholar’s Studio
.
Attend a
library event
(film, lecture, karaoke?) or visit a library exhibit.
Take time out and visit the Suzzallo Reading Room located on the 3rd floor of Suzzallo Library.
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