There are two ways to find dictionaries: (1) use one of our databases or (2) search online.

(1) Use our Databases to find Academic Dictionaries:  

• You can access Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary by going to Gale Virtual Reference and clicking "Dictionary" from the top of the main page.

• For subject-specific dictionaries, go to Credo Reference and limit your resources to dictionaries on the left side of the screen.

(2) Use an Online Dictionary:

• Dictionary by Merriam-Webster

  Dictionary and thesaurus. Also has Spanish - English and medical dictionaries.

• Dictionary.com

  Multi-source dictionary service including sections for: Words in general, Abbreviations, Cultural, Etymology, Financial, Idioms, Law, Medical, Science, Slang. Also includes these sections: Thesaurus, Quotes, Encyclopedia, and Translator. (Dictionary.com, LLC.)

• Getty Vocabularies

  The Getty vocabularies contain structured terminology for art, architecture, decorative arts, archival materials, visual surrogates, conservation, and bibliographic materials. Compliant with international standards, they provide authoritative information for catalogers, researchers, and data providers.