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Finding Resources at Brimson Grow Library
Where you start depends on what you are looking for:
Searching For Books or Audio/Visual Materials
There are three places to search for books and audio/visual materials:
> Searching In Our Library (Online Catalog):
We have over 44,000 books and more than 6,000 A/V items in our collection. Use the "Renew Books" button in the online catalog to renew materials that you want to keep longer.
> Searching In Illinois Libraries (I-Share):
I-Share searches all 71 CARLI libraries in the state of Illinois. Using the online REQUEST form in I-Share is one of the fastest ways to request books from other libraries.
> Searching In All Libraries (WorldCat):
Search WorldCat to find materials at over 9,000 libraries around the world.
You can place online interlibrary loan requests for books not available at
Northern's library.
> Reserve Readings for Classes:
Clicking on this link is the same as clicking on the Course Reserves tab in the online catalog. From the Course Reserves search screen, you can find reserve materials listed by professor's name or by course title. Most reserves are a 2-hour checkout for use in the library only.
> D.Min. Theses:
Click on this link for instructions on three ways to locate D.Min. theses.
Searching For Journal Articles
There are multiple databases available to help you find journal articles:
> Search the ATLA Religion Database
The ATLA Religion Database is the premier index for journal articles in religion and theology. You can also find book reviews and essay collections on religion and theology. Many articles are available in full-text format.
> View a List of all FirstSearch Databases
This is a list of 16 additional FirstSearch databases which can be useful for finding articles in other disciplines besides religion and theology. Clicking on the "Info" icon to the right of a database description will provide detailed information about the contents of the database and searching tips to help you use that database effectively.
> Search Academic Search Premier
An EBSCOHost database with full text articles from over 4,500 academic journals, including some coverage of religion and theology. To get more results, in the optional "Select a Field" box, try selecting "TX All Text".
> Search Other EBSCO Host Databases
A list of 15 other EBSCOHost databases including Newspaper Source (full text for 25 newspapers), and the Professional Development Collection (over 520 education journals).
> Search CPI (Christian Periodical Index)
CPI indexes over 130 journals, many of which are not covered by ATLA. CPI focuses on journals in evangelicalism. Click here for information on how to connect to CPI from off campus.
> SAGE Journals Online
Search the full text of over 490 peer-reviewed journals published by SAGE. Click here for more information about SAGE Journals Online and a listing of the available titles. To connect from off campus, contact the library (630-620-2104 or library@seminary.edu) for the password.
> All Full Text Journals (SFX)
Use SFX to browse an A to Z list of all our electronic journals or search for available full text journal titles by keyword or phrase.
Searching For Full Text Online Resources
There are several online options for you to use besides search engines like Google or Yahoo:
> netLibrary eBooks
Northern Seminary's eBook collection includes over 8,000 full text titles.
> Virtual Reference Library
Gale's Virtual Reference Library provides online access to 13 reference sets
Contemporary American Religion (1999)
Dictionary of American History (2003)
Encyclopaedia Judaica (2007)
Encyclopedia of American Religions (2003)
Encyclopedia of Education (2003)
Encyclopedia of Islam and the Muslim World (2004)
Encyclopedia of Philosophy (2006)
Encyclopedia of Race & Racism (2007)
Encyclopedia of Religion (2005)
Encyclopedia of Science and Religion (2003)
Encyclopedia of World Cultures (1996)
Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America (2000)
New Catholic Encyclopedia (2003)
You can search across all 13 reference sets at once, or you can narrow your search to individual titles. To connect from off campus, contact the library (630-620-2104 or library@seminary.edu) for the password.
> Google Book Search
Google provides online copies of books published prior to 1923. More recent books can be searched for brief excerpts and sometimes longer passages. Google intends to eventually scan all the holdings of over 15 major research libraries.
> Other Online Resources
Links to other valuable Internet resources including online Turabian guides, other full text resources, and the Wabash Center
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