Research Resources

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Research Resources

The Seby Jones Library provides several online resources to both residential and online students to serve their academic needs. Resources include full Galileo access, a wide selection of e-resources, a large catalogue of books and a vast collection of academic journals.

TFC Galileo

Bible and Theology

ATLA Religion Database – Journal Articles – First choice for Bible/Theology
ProQuest Religion – Journal Articles – Best choice for scholarly research
JSTOR – Journal Articles, Books, and Primary Sources in 75 disciplines
OADTL – over 198,000 Biblical/Theological ebooks + 10,000,000 articles + 85 databases with free full-text access
Religion and Philosophy Collection – Journal Articles – Covers Philosophy/Theology
WorldCat – Ereference – Index of catalogued books and media
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Encyclopedia of Religion – Ereference book – Copyright 2005
Encyclopedia of American Religions – Ereference book – Copyright 2003
Encyclopedia of Philosophy – Ereference book – Copyright 2006
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices – Ereference book – Copyright 2006
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study
Chicago Manual of Style

Business Administration

ABI/INFORM Complete – Journal Articles – Journals in Business & Management
Business Source Complete – Journal Articles – Includes non-periodical sources
Sport Digest – EArticles – Sport Management
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Encyclopedia of Business and Finance – Ereference book – Copyright 2007
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study

Communication

ProQuest Telecommunications – Journal Articles – Good source for Telecommunications
Academic Search Complete – Journal Articles – General subjects
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study

Composition & Literature

MLA International Bibliography – Journal Articles – First choice for Literature
Research Library – Journal Articles – General subjects
Academic Search Complete – Journal Articles – General subjects
Literary Reference Center Plus – Ereference – Authors, Texts, Criticism, and Reference
GALE Literature Criticism – Ereference book – Biographical and critical information
Black Literature Criticism – Ereference book – Biographical and critical information
Dissertation Abstracts – Database – Abstracts with some full text
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study
JSTOR
Oxford English Dictionary

Counseling Psychology

APA Psych Tests
Psychology Journals (ProQuest) – Journal Articles – Articles for general Psychology class
Psychotherapy
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection – Journal Articles – Articles for general Psychology class
Sociology (ProQuest) – Journal Articles – Articles in Sociology and Social Work
ProQuest Religion – Journal Articles – Christian view of Psychology
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology – Ereference book – Copyright 2008
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study

Criminal Justice

Academic Search Complete – Journal Articles – General subjects
Research Library – Journal Articles – General subjects
OmniFile Full Text Select – Journal Articles – Multiples area of academia
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary – Ereference book – Word definitions and pronunciations
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study

Global Ministries

ATLA Religion Database – Journal Articles – Theology of missions, missionary activities
ProQuest Religion – Journal Articles – Best choice for scholarly, deep research
JSTOR – Journal Articles, Books, and Primary Sources in 75 disciplines
OADTL – over 198,000 Biblical/Theological ebooks + 10,000,000 articles + 85 databases with free full-text access
Religion and Philosophy Collection – Journal Articles – General Religion and Philosophy
Sociological Collection – Journal Articles – Beliefs and practices
Joshua Project – Website- People and country profiles
ARDA-Religion Data Archives – Website- U.S. Religious Statistics
Center for World Indigenous Studies – Website- Information on native peoples
CIA World Factbook – Website- Country statistics and summaries
WorldCat – Ereference – Index of catalogued books and media
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Encyclopedia of Religion – Ereference book – Copyright 2005
International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family – Ereference book – Copyright 2003
Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices – Ereference book – Copyright 2006
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study
International Journal of Frontier Missiology
World Bank Open Data

History & Philosophy

Academic Search Complete – Journal Articles – General subjects
Research Library – Journal Articles – General subjects
OmniFile Full Text Select – Journal Articles – Multiples area of academia
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Gale Encyclopedia of World History-Governments – Ereference book – Copyright 2008
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study

Ministry & Leadership

ProQuest Religion – Journal Articles – Best choice for scholarly research
ATLA Religion Database – Journal Articles – First choice for Bible/Theology
JSTOR – Journal Articles, Books, and Primary Sources in 75 disciplines
OADTL – over 198,000 Biblical/Theological ebooks + 10,000,000 articles + 85 databases with free full-text access
Academic Search Complete – Journal Articles – General subjects
Research Library – Journal Articles – General subjects
Religion and Philosophy Collection – Journal Articles – Covers Philosophy/Theology
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Encyclopedia of Management – Ereference book – Copyright 2006
International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family – Ereference book – Copyright 2003
Encyclopedia of Sports Management – Ereference book – Copyright 2011
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study
Theology of Leadership Journal – Theology of Leadership Journal is edited by our own Dr. Russell Huizing

Music

Classical Music Library – Ereference – Music recordings
Classical Scores – Ereference – Music scores
Music Online – Ereference – Music recordings and scores
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Professional Development Collection – Journal Articles – General research
Academic Search Complete – Journal Articles – General subjects
Research Library – Journal Articles – General subjects
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study
Music Open Access Resources

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Environmental Science Collection – Journal Articles – All aspects of Ecology
Scientific American – Journal Articles – All aspects of Science
Science and Technology Collection – Journal Articles – All aspects of Science
Science Journals (ProQuest) – Journal Articles – All aspects of Science
Research Library – Journal Articles – General subjects
Biology Journals (ProQuest) – Journal Articles – All aspects of Biology
ChemCollective/Virtual Chemistry Lab
Gale Encyclopedia of Science – Ereference book – Copyright 2008
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study
Theology of Leadership Journal – Theology of Leadership Journal is edited by our own Dr. Russell Huizing

Nursing, Health, & Medicine

MEDLINE – Journal Articles – Authoritative medical information
Family Health (ProQuest) – Journal Articles – Wide range health subjects for consumers
Health and Medical Complete (ProQuest) – Journal Articles – Vital clinical, biomedical coverage
Health Management (ProQuest) – Journal Articles – All aspects of Health Administration
Consumer Health Complete – Journal Articles – Comprehensive health data
Alt HealthWatch – Journal Articles – Alternative Medicine
Biology Journals (ProQuest) – Journal Articles – All aspects of Biology
Health Source – Journal Articles – Academic Nursing information
Academic Search Complete – Journal Articles – General subjects
Research Library – Journal Articles – General subjects
MEDLINEplus – Website – General medical information
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
The Merck Manual – Ereference book – Medical information for consumers
Merck Manual Professional – Ereference book – Medical information for professionals
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study

Organizational Leadership

Academic Search Complete – Journal Articles – General subjects
Proquest Research Library – Journal Articles – General subjects
ABI/INFORM Complete – Journal Articles – Journals in Business & Management
Business Source Complete – Journal Articles – Includes non-periodical sources
JSTOR – Journal Articles, Books, and Primary Sources in 75 disciplines
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Encyclopedia of Management – Ereference book – Copyright 2006
Encyclopedia of Business and Finance – Ereference book – Copyright 2007
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study

Teacher Education

Professional Development Collection – Journal Articles – Easiest to use Education database
OmniFile Full Text Select – Journal Articles – First choice for Teacher Education
ProQuest Education Journals – Journal Articles – Most scholarly Education database
ERIC.gov – Journal Articles – Books, reports, papers
Credo Reference – Ereference – All areas of study
Google Scholar – over 389,000,000 academic documents on all subjects available for free access
Statista – Statistics, Reports, Surveys, and Expert Tools in all disciplines
Issues and Controversies – Ereference – Encyclopedia articles on current issues
Encyclopedia of Educational Psychology – Ereference book – Copyright 2008
EBooks – 180K Ebooks – All areas of study
EVideos – Films on demand – All areas of study

Library Staff

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Selina Slate Director of Library Services 706.481.2570 sslate@tfc.edu
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Torri Beck Assistant Director of Library Services 706.914.8630 tbeck@tfc.edu