We know that Google is a resource that researchers frequently turn to during the gathering of their resources. Richard Byrne of the Free Technology for Teachers blog has created an infographic to aid users in using Google more effectively. Check it out!
As always, contact us if you have any questions about beginning your research…we love helping our students and faculty!
(Don’t forget to use our databases!)
View this video to see all of the services that the White Library can offer to you!
Library and Web Resources for:SAU Library Catalog
The SAU Library catalog is where you can search the entire collection of physical books, eBooks, and other materials (videos, music, etc.) available in the library
Michigan Electronic Library Catalog (MelCat)
The Michigan Electronic Library (Mel) is a group libraries willing to share their materials with each other. You can search directly through MelCat and request materials from other libraries around the state. Usually, you will receive your requested materials within 5-7 business days. All you need is your name and sau id number. However, we would encourage you first search the SAU library catalog. If you do not find what you are looking for, you can click the MelCat icon within our catalog and it will automatically complete the search for you in Melcat. WATCH a short video tutorial on how to request books from MelCat.
ebrary
Online access to more than 70,000 e-books from over 500 publishers. WATCH a short video tutorial on how to use ebrary.
eBooks from EBSCO (formerly NetLibrary)
Provides access to the White Library’s collection of approximately 30,000 ebooks. WATCH a short video tutorial on how to access ebooks.
Complete Idiot’s Guide to The World’s Religions
By Brandon Toropov and Luke Buckles
Alpha Books, 1997
The Hutchinson Dictionary of World Religions
Helicon, 2005
World Religions in America: An Introduction
Jacob Neusner, editor
Westminster John Knox Press, c2000
Sin and Salvation in the World Religions
By Harold G. Coward
Oneworld Publications, c2003
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
general editor, John Bowker
Oxford University Press, 2000-
ATLA Religion (Ebsco) Religious and theological literature for students and faculty. Some full-text.
Christian Periodical Index (EBSCOhost) provides access to articles and reviews written from an evangelical perspective or of interest to the evangelical community. The index includes more than 140 selected publications from a broad spectrum of knowledge — science, literature, medicine, music, philosophy, history, sociology, nursing, and education. Citations (no full-text; request copies via sauill@arbor.edu).
Expanded Academic ASAP (Gale InfoTrac) This database meets research needs across all academic disciplines with scholarly journals, news magazines, and newspapers. Many full-text articles and Images.
OmniFile Full Text Select (Ebsco) General database contains articles in science, humanities, education and business. Full-Text.
Academic Universe (LexisNexis) Modifed version of Lexis-Nexis: newspaper resources. Full-Text.
BUBL LINK Catalogue of Internet Resources
Harvard Divinity School Center for the Study of World Religions
Refdesk.com My Facts Page World Religion Sources
Wabash Center Internet Guide to Religion
World Religions Penn State University
WorldReligions.com presents an array of current news, features, and opinions from field of religious life as it interacts with the family of humankind around the globe.
Buddhism
Digital Dictionary of Buddhism
BuddhaNet – Worldwide Buddhist Information and Education Network
Internet Sacred Text Archive — Buddhism
Digital Library and Museum of Buddhist Studies
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (eBook)
Zen Buddhism: Selected Writings of D.T. Suzuki (eBook)
Christianity
Association of Religion Data Archives
Evangelicalism Today, A Symposium: Six Evangelicals Assess Their Movement
Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals
Holy See (Official Vatican website)
Christian Classics Ethereal Library
Orthodox Christian Information Center
Coptic Orthodox Church Network
Christianity: A Beginner’s Guide (eBook)
Hinduism
Internet Sacred Text Archive: Hinduism
Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction (eBook)
Understanding Hinduism (eBook)
A Dictionary of Hinduism (eBook)
Islam
Reformist Islam versus Radical Islam in Iran
The Beliefnet Guide to Islam (eBook)
The Oxford Dictionary of Islam (eBook)
What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam (eBook)
Islam: A Very Short Introduction (eBook)
Sayyid Qutb and the Origins of Radical Islamism (eBook)
The Age of Sacred Terror: Radical Islam’s War Against America
Jainism
Jainworld.com: Jainism Global Resource Center
Jainpedia: The Jain Universe online
Jainism: Jain Principles, Tradition and Practices
Internet Sacred Text Archive: Jainism
Riches and Renunciation: Religion, Economy, and Society Among the Jains (eBook)
Judaism
Internet Sacred Text Archive: Judaism
The New Encyclopedia of Judaism (eBook)
The Oxford Dictionary of the Jewish Religion (eBook)
New Age
New Age Religion and Western Culture (eBook)
Shinto
Internet Sacred Texts Archive: Shinto and Japanese Religions
A New History of Shinto (eBook)
Sikhism
Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction (eBook)
Daoism
Taoism – Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
The Golden Elixir (Daoist Alchemy)
Tao Te Ching, Chapter 1, 175+ Translations
Lao-tzu and the Tao-te-ching (eBook)
Religious and philosophical aspects of the Laozi (eBook)
Zoroastrianism
The Zoroastrian Journey (YouTube)
Zoroastrianism (YouTube)
Traditional Zoroastrianism: Tenets of the Religion
Contemporary Theories of Religion: A Critical Companion
Theories of Religion — Wikipedia
Religion: The Classical Theories (eBook)
Ultimate Questions by John Blanchard
The Flood of Noah and the Flood of Gilgamesh
We have two providers of e-books at White Library: EBSCO and ebrary. If you’re interested in downloading books from ebrary also, check out our how-to guide here!
Want to learn how to download e-books from EBSCO? Check out our new step-by-step tutorial below!
In order to download books, first you will need to set up an EBSCO account and download Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). Don’t know how? Check out our tutorials on setting up an EBSCO account and downloading ADE. You can also visit Adobe’s website to download ADE.
You may have noticed the library has a few bean-bag style chairs scattered around the building. These single-person chairs
are an attempt to provide flexible and portable seating for studying, collaborating, and being able to move together in groups or move the chair with you to any location in the library you desire. (If you didn’t catch the italics, the emphasis is on one person-per chair and keeping them in the library).
Usually you will find these chairs near the windows behind the reference desk. Feel free to move them to any location in the library that works for you. No need to bring them back to where you found them. If you like studying in this type of seating in the library, let us know.
Interested in learning how to download e-books from ebrary? Check out our new step-by-step tutorial!
In order to download books, first you will need to set up an ebrary account and download Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). Don’t know how? Check out our tutorials on setting up an ebrary account and downloading ADE. You can also visit Adobe’s website to download ADE.
Four new databases will be especially useful to CORE 274/275 and CORE 200 students and others needing up-to-date information on
social and economic issues facing various countries.
A-Z World Travel provides current information in the fields of culture, travel, language, trade, business, logistics,
security, and communication for 202 world cities.
CQ Global features two articles each month on critical world issues. Recent articles include “Rising Tension over Iran”
and “Organ Trafficking”.
CQ Researcher has been available in the Reference section of the Library, but is now available as an online searchable database.
It is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international
affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy.
Global Road Warrior Provides international travelers with information on 175 countries. Topics include country facts, climate, society & culture, demographics, money and banking, points of interest, transportation, maps, communications, and more
BBC Religions: Hinduism
BBC Religions: Islam
BBC Religions: Jainism
BBC Religions: Judaism
New Age Spirituality
BBC Religions: Shinto
BBC Religions: Sikhism