Research Guides: Classical Studies: Bibliographies and Reviews

How Do I Find Bibliographies and Reviews?

Browse this page to find bibliographic resources in a variety of languages, as well as book and museum reviews. Bibliographies contain citations of published works, such as books and journal articles. Please contact the Classical Studies Librarian for more information.

Recommended Bibliographic Tools for Classical Studies

L'Année Philologique: Bibliography of the Classical World This link opens in a new window
International index to articles, books, and papers in Classical Studies, 1924-present. Some aspects of this database are in French, but the interface is in English.

Gnomon Bibliographic Database (GBD)
One of the most extensive database systems in Classical Studies, comprising over 630,000 entries of specialized literature, including entries on the history of scholarship.
Zenon 2.0
Contains an index of titles along with digital journals, e-books, and more. Constantly updated with new acquisitions lists.

Oxford Bibliographies This link opens in a new window
Extensive annotated bibliographies with searchable features of an encyclopedia.

Other Bibliographies Related to Classical Studies

Bibliographies contain citations of published works, such as books and journal articles. Here are some more potential resources:

Bibliotheca Philologica Classica
Contains bibliographic entries from the 19th and 20th centuries.
LOCATION: Buhr Shelving Facility ; 805 J25
Classical Studies : A Guide to the Reference Literature
Contains an annotated bibliography of book-length reference works, covering the rise and fall of the Greek and Roman civilizations. While preference has been given to English-language works, many important titles in other languages are included.
LOCATION: Hatcher Graduate Reference Room 2 North ; Z 7016 .J4 2006

International Bibliography of Art This link opens in a new window
Index to scholarly literature on Western art, incorporating journal articles, monographs, essay collections, and conference proceedings.
International Medieval Bibliography (IMB) This link opens in a new window
Index to articles, chapters, Festschriften, conference proceedings, and essays on all aspects of medieval studies.

An Introductory Bibliography to the History of Classical Scholarship Chiefly in the XIXth and XXth Centuries
Only contains bibliography and annotations of items in the author's personal library.
LOCATION: Hatcher Graduate 2 North ; Z 7016 .C351 1992
Nestor
An international bibliography of Aegean studies, Homeric society, Indo-European linguistics, and related fields.
Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff bibliography 1867-2010
This is the revised and expanded second edition based on Wilamowitz-Bibliographie 1868 bis 1929.
LOCATION: Hatcher Graduate 2 North ; Z 7016 .U47 2012
Women Classical Scholars
Twenty essays by international leaders in the field chronicle the lives of women from around the globe who have shaped the discipline over more than 500 years. Arranged in broadly chronological order.
LOCATION: Hatcher Graduate 4 South ; PA 83 .W66 2016

Recommended Book and Museum Reviews

American Journal of Archaeology : Book Reviews
This journal publishes book reviews. These reviews are published in tandem with the respective printed issue and are listed in that issue’s table of contents.
American Journal of Archaeology : Museum Reviews
Publishes museum reviews. These reviews are published in tandem with the respective printed issue and are listed in that issue’s table of contents.
Bryn Mawr Classical Review (BMCR)
Timely open-access, peer-reviewed reviews of current scholarly work in the field of classical studies (including archaeology).
Classical Review
Informative reviews from leading scholars on new work covering the literatures and civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.
Lustrum : Internationale Forschungsberichte aus dem Bereich des Klassischen Altertums
Contains bibliographic essays.
LOCATION: Hatcher Graduate 4 South (newest volumes) ; PA 3 .L97