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 NEWS

Library Adds Over 1,800 Full Text E-Journals

We've added to our collections 1,800 scholarly e-journals from Springer, a top academic publisher with particular strengths in the fields of science, technology and medicine.

Browse all Springer titles, search for e-books and articles in SpringerLink, or find Springer journal titles in our Full-Text Journal Finder.

E-books update: New Download and E-Reader Options

Nearly all of the library's e-books (over 100,000 of them!) are now available to be downloaded and viewed on just about any device, from laptops to iPads to Kindles. Most books will provide two options:

  • Download image PDFs of individual chapters or page ranges (up to 60 pages).

  • Download temporary copies of entire books using Adobe Digital Editions (free Adobe ID required).

More information on these new options is available here. Search for e-books using the library catalog.


New database alert! ATLA Religion Database and Christian Periodical Index

The two newest additions to the library's online databases have arrived! These and many more are available by clicking "Databases" above:

  • ATLA Religion Database with ATLA Serials: the premier tool for locating scholarly journal articles in the fields of theology, religion, Christian studies, Biblical studies, pastoral ministry, church history, philosophy and ethics.

  • Christian Periodical Index: an interdisciplinary index of Christian periodicals. If your question begins with, "I'm looking for Christian perspectives on...," check here.

Watch the Workshop: Advanced Tips for Effective Research

Are you looking to step up your research game to the next level, but couldn't make it to the recent online workshop? No problem! Click here and log in as a guest to watch the recording at your convenience. Recording length: approximately 50 minutes.

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Yes, that's right, the library is now tweeting. Follow @CBULibrary for updates on new resources, highlights from our collections, research tips, and who knows what else.

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Bucketloads of brand new online resources available
Check out these new sources of trustworthy information. These and many more are available by clicking "Databases" above:

  • Credo Reference: Don't know where to start? Try Credo! Credo Reference is a powerful source of introductory and reference information across all academic disciplines, including over 500 encyclopedias and other reference sources.

  • JSTOR Arts & Sciences II and V: With the addition of these two full-text JSTOR collections, the library now provides access to three JSTOR collections. These two additions provide access to the complete backfile of more than 400 scholarly journals across many fields within the arts and sciences.

  • SpringerLink: SpringerLink hosts over 20,000 e-books purchased by the library and also available through the library catalog, with an emphasis on titles in the fields of science, technology and medicine.

  • Theatre in Video: This database is a growing collection of several hundred full theatrical performances and documentaries, from Sophocles to Pinter, available for online viewing at any time.