Library Services

A directory of library services and databases

  • ATLA - the American Theological Library Association database

    America's best source for Biblical Studies and Theology, indexing books and about 500 journals, some back as far as 1949. Membership required for access.
    Web: www.atla.com
    Location: Chicago, IL, United States

  • Christians in Library and Information Services

    An informal group for Christians who are working or used to work in Libraries and Information Services
    Web: www.christianlis.org.uk

  • Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)

    This directory attempts to lists all journals with free internet access in all academic subjects.
    Web: www.doaj.org

  • Google Scholar

    Very useful catalogue of scholarly papers and books.
    Web: scholar.google.com

  • Guide to Open Access Journals

    This guide includes a curated list of free, peer reviewed journals and journal databases from a number of disciplines.
    Web: www.onlineschools.org/open-access-journals

  • Index Theologicus

    The Index theologicus database presently contains more than 280,000 bibliographical references from articles in journals, Festschriften and conference volumes. The extensive research possibilities enable theologians and specialists in religious studies to obtain a quick and comprehensive overview of the publications relevant to their own field of research.
    Web: www.ixtheo.de

  • Library Hub Discover

    LHD provides access to the merged online catalogues of 24 major university research libraries in the UK and Ireland.
    Web: discover.libraryhub.jisc.ac.uk

  • Library of Congress Online Catalogue

    The biggest English-language library catalogue in the world.
    Web: catalog.loc.gov
    Location: United States

  • Theses & Dissertations

    See these sites for lists and links:

  • UK Public Libraries

    Some local libraries in the UK allow remote access to certain reference materials. These include audio books, online dictionaries, encyclopedias, newspaper articles, etc. It is usually limited to those who have an account (library card) with that particular library authority and may allow access for a limited time (e.g. up to two years after the card was issued). Check out your local library before you leave the UK.
    Web: librarytechnology.org/libraries/ukpublic

  • WorldCat

    WorldCat is the largest library network in the world. WorldCat libraries are dedicated to providing access to their free resources on the Web. At the heart of WorldCat is a database of information about the things libraries own that is constantly updated by information professionals. Whether you're searching for something yourself or a librarian is working on your behalf, WorldCat makes it easier to find and obtain reliable, validated information.
    Web: search.worldcat.org