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ARTH 358 - Roman Art and Archaeology: Find Books

Library Catalog

Browsing for books and articles? Search Catalog+  to find a variety of resources all in one place:

Looking for a specific book title or author? Search the Classic Catalog below:

Search the SCAD Libraries catalog for books, ebooks, DVDs, and magazine/journal subscriptions:

Relevant Call Number Areas & Subjects

Browsing the shelves? Try these call numbers:

BL 700 - 820 - Classical Greek & Roman mythology

DF 220 - 241 - Greek history by period (bronze age through Roman epoch)

DG 201 - 365 - Italian history by period (Etruscan through late Empire)

DT 56 - 100 - Ancient Egypt and antiquities

N 5335 - 5336 - Ancient Egyptian art

N 5610 - Classical art (general)

N 5630 - 5650 - Classical Greek Art

N 5700 - 5755 - Classical Roman Art

Additional books may be found in NA, NB, NK, etc. depending on the discipline of art.

 

How to Read a Call Number

Want to browse the shelves for a particular subject? Explore the call number guide below:

Which books are scholarly?

To identify scholarly books, check for:

  • Publisher: college or university (Oxford, University of GA, etc.)
  • Authors/editors: scholars, professors, curators, etc.
  • Extensive bibliographies/reference lists

Museum exhibition catalogs are an especially helpful scholarly source.

  • They compile exemplary artworks on a shared theme or topic
  • May include scholarly essays and high quality printed images
  • Look for books published by major museums: (Ex. Smithsonian Institution, Met Museum, etc.)
  • TIP: add the keyword "exhibitions" to your library search.

Book Search Tips

  • Check the location, availability and call number before heading to the shelf
  • Not sure how to read a call number? Watch this video on Youtube.
  • Books are organized by subject, so take time to browse the shelves. You might find something useful you didn't see in the catalog.
  • Get books from other SCAD locations or place a hold with the request service

Ebook Tips

Looking for online resources? Log into your SCAD account from the library homepage to access ebooks and databases from home.

Searching for other library materials available online? Learn how to find eResources through SCAD Libraries with the video below:

Need more help? Ask a Librarian to connect you with library resources.

Subjects: Art History