history 14, spring 2005

Access instructions for the Oxford Classical Dictionary

Last update: 21 March

The third edition of the Oxford Classical Dictionary is included in a commercial online database called “Past Masters,” to which the UNC library system has a subscription. If you wish to access this digital text from on-campus, all you need do is follow the instructions below. If you are connecting from an off-campus location, you will need to make use of the library proxy server in order to get “Past Masters” to let you have access. If you need proxy server connectivity, you will be prompted for it and given instructions for how to configure it as you work through the instructions below. Make sure you read each page as it appears so you can follow the appropriate steps. If you will be connecting from off-campus, it would be highly advisable to try this out before the last possible minute in case you run into any difficulties. Note that your instructor cannot provide technical support for those experiencing difficulty with library resources. You should contact library personnel, as indicated on the library website, if you run into trouble.

To access the digital version of the Oxford Classical Dictionary, follow these steps:

  1. Direct a web browser to the UNC-CH Library home page.
  2. Select the “Article databases & more” link.
  3. Under the subheading “Alphabetical listing,” select the link associated with the letter “P.”
  4. Scroll down the resulting page until you find the entry for “Past Masters.” Select the link associated with the title of the database.
  5. If necessary, follow the instructions to configure and/or log in to the library proxy server.
  6. When you arrive at the main page for the “Past Masters” collection, find the list box under the heading “Select a title” and use the scroll bar in that box to find the entry for the Oxford Classical Dictionary . Select that line in the list box and, if necessary, select the “Go” button.
  7. Use the hierarchical table of contents on the left-hand side of the resulting page to locate assigned articles. Articles are ordered alphabetically by title.