Helping you to be successful!
Most people are familiar with searching the internet using Google, why would library resources be different? What does the library have that is better than just using Google? What skills might make your research easier? How may we help you?
Surprisingly, Google only accesses a small percentage of
data available online and the Google way of searching is different than library
resources – s
o
learning a few library research skills is to your advantage.
Through the United Library you may access proprietary databases such as
ATLAS, an index to the theological articles in scholarly journals, and other
resources including e-books, other subject specific index databases and a large
variety of electronic references.
These are not available through regular internet search engines.
Yet, these resources will most quickly provide you with the information
you need to do seminary homework, scholarly research or prepare for preaching.
Gradually the design of all of these resources and NUcat,
our online catalog for books (and similar resources) will be moving t
oward
a more intuitive or Google-like search engine.
Learning to search databases can be as easy as accessing the
instructional videos listed in links below or asking the librarian for help.
We are here to help you. We
enjoy the thrill of the hunt for resources.
We also understand and appreciate that not everyone is tech savvy.
Reference services we offer:
- Library tours available upon request
- Demonstrations or talks about library resources, citing sources, or research skills -- hosted in the United Library or we will do the presentation in the classroom on the Seabury/Garrett campuses
- One on one sessions with students, faculty, and researchers to assist with accessing or finding library resources--by appointment or drop by the library between 8:30 & 4:30 weekdays
- E-mail reference or library help by phone (e-mail answered within 24 hours of receipt on business days).
- Assistance with using the library public access computers
- Preparation of library "help sheets", video demos , and other materials (see the link to the left for "Reference handouts & demos")