Research Resources -- The Hekman Library http://library.calvin.edu/ The Hekman Library Online RSS Feed Service en-us Admin hourly 1 http://backend.userland.com/rss American Religion Data Archive http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/778 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:39:45 GMT This collection of material includes data on churches and church membership, religious professionals, and religious groups (individuals, congregations, and denominations). http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/778 Arts & Humanities Citation Index http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/7989 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:38:05 GMT Arts & Humanities Citation Index, available via Web of Knowlege, provides access to bibliographic and citation information from over 1,160 of the world's leading arts and humanities journals. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/7989 ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/162 Thu, 19 May 2005 14:58:51 GMT Journal articles, essays in multi-author works, and book reviews on such topics as biblical studies, world religions, church history, and religious perspectives on social issues. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/162 Bible Gateway http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/794 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:51:01 GMT Gospelcom's searchable online Bible in multiple languages and translations. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/794 Calvinism Resources Database (CARD) http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/802 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:58:33 GMT This database provides access to articles, essays, and lectures dealing with John Calvin and Calvinism from the 16th century to the present. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/802 Catholic Periodical and Literature Index Online http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/7827 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:00:53 GMT Catholic Periodical and Literature Index Online is the product of a partnership between ATLA and the Catholic Library Association. The database covers all aspects of the Catholic faith and lifestyle, and includes over 419,000 index citations of articles and reviews published in Roman Catholic periodicals, Papal documents, church promulgations, and books about the Catholic faith that are authored by Catholics and/or produced by Catholic publishers.  ]]> The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index Online is the product of a partnership between ATLA and the Catholic Library Association. The database covers all aspects of the Catholic faith and lifestyle, and includes over 419,000 index citations of articles and reviews published in Roman Catholic periodicals, Papal documents, church promulgations, and books about the Catholic faith that are authored by Catholics and/or produced by Catholic publishers.  http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/7827 Christian Periodical Index http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/7826 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 19:58:37 GMT Christian Periodical Index, published by the association of Christian Librarians, indexes more than 130 English language periodicals. With coverage of journals from 1976 to the present, Christian periodical Index contains over 200,000 records including both journal articles and reviews. The journals included in the database cover a broad spectrum of knowledge including science, literature, medicine, political science, music, philosophy, history, sociology, nursing, and education. In addition to these subject areas, Christian Periodical Index covers all major doctrinal positions within evangelical Christianity. ]]> The Christian Periodical Index, published by the association of Christian Librarians, indexes more than 130 English language periodicals. With coverage of journals from 1976 to the present, Christian periodical Index contains over 200,000 records including both journal articles and reviews. The journals included in the database cover a broad spectrum of knowledge including science, literature, medicine, political science, music, philosophy, history, sociology, nursing, and education. In addition to these subject areas, Christian Periodical Index covers all major doctrinal positions within evangelical Christianity. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/7826 Christian Reformed Church Periodical Index (CRCPI) http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/809 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 18:06:34 GMT Calvin Theological Journal, the Banner and other CRC-related publications. ]]> The CRCPI provides access to biblographic records for the Calvin Theological Journal, the Banner and other CRC-related publications. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/809 Elenchus Bibliographicus of the Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/4666 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:37:46 GMT The Elenchus Bibliographicus of the Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses is an extensive bibliography of books and articles covering the entire field of Theology and Canon Law. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/4666 Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/8478 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:15:16 GMT http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/8478 Hekman Library Sermon Index (HLSI) http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/861 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 19:11:49 GMT The HLSI identifies sermons contained in books owned by the Hekman Library.  Find sermon citations based on scripture passage, author, title, keyword, or subject and then use the call number to locate the book on shelf.

]]> The HLSI identifies sermons contained in books owned by the Hekman Library.  Find sermon citations based on scripture passage, author, title, keyword, or subject and then use the call number to locate the book on shelf. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/861 Oxford Bibliographies Online http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/8470 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:32:46 GMT OBO is a tool designed to help busy researchers at all levels, undergraduate through faculty, to find reliable sources of information quickly by directing them to exactly the right resource (chapter, book, website, archive, etc.) It is a springboard for new research that allows for seamless movement between texts and databases within Hekman's collection and beyond. In addition, it can be a starting point for organizing a research plan, or for preparing a writing assignment or syllabus.

Hekman Library owns access to two subject areas within OBO: Biblical Studies and International Relations.

]]> OBO is a tool designed to help busy researchers at all levels, undergraduate through faculty, to find reliable sources of information quickly by directing them to exactly the right resource (chapter, book, website, archive, etc.) It is a springboard for new research that allows for seamless movement between texts and databases within Hekman's collection and beyond. In addition, it can be a starting point for organizing a research plan, or for preparing a writing assignment or syllabus. Hekman Library owns access to two subject areas within OBO: Biblical Studies and International Relations. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/8470 Papal Documents http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/900 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 19:37:56 GMT From the Vatican Web site, links to the encyclicals (and biographies, letters, etc.) of John Paul I, John Paul II, John XXIII, and Paul VI. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/900 Philosopher's Index http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/161 Thu, 19 May 2005 14:48:30 GMT The Philosopher's Index is a bibliographic database with informative, author-written abstracts covering scholarly research in all areas of philosophy. The literature covered goes back to 1940 and includes journal articles, books, book chapters such as contributions to an anthology, and book reviews. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/161 Religious & Theological Abstracts http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/913 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 19:50:10 GMT R&TA currently abstracts more than 400 journals, with summaries produced by a team of scholars from around the world. English language abstracts are provided for articles in French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Afrikaans, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish. Hekman Library does not have a subscription, so our users are limited to no more than five results per search. 

]]> R&TA currently abstracts more than 400 journals, with summaries produced by a team of scholars from around the world. English language abstracts are provided for articles in French, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Afrikaans, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish. Hekman Library does not have a subscription, so our users are limited to no more than five results per search.  http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/913 Review of Biblical Literature http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/915 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 19:51:20 GMT The most comprehensive review of monographic literature (as well as reference works, commentaries, dictionaries, and biblical translations) in the field of biblical and related studies. http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/915 Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/918 Thu, 16 Jun 2005 19:53:10 GMT Indexing to approximately 40 SDA journals and magazines http://library.calvin.edu/content/resource_abstract/redirect/918