Key to Effective Library Research: Using the Right Tool at the Right Time
The Library has a virtual toolbox of power tools to help you find the information you need for your coursework and research projects. This guide is designed to introduce these major research tools to you and suggest when and how you can make the best use of them. The search boxes on the Home Page are the best place to start.
The major research tools are:
- EagleSearch This link opens in a new windowA global search of many of the Library's resources including books, articles and other resources
- Journal Finder + This link opens in a new windowUse if you are looking for a link to a specific title of a journal. Do not use for search for articles.
- Databases ListFind a particular article database. Atla Religion Database with AtlaSerials PLUS Database is recommended for theology.
- Research GuidesPages of links and research help created by Librarians. Browse by subject, how to, or by course.
- Digital Showcase Oral Roberts University This link opens in a new windowSearch ORU's online archival primary resources.
- WorldCat.org This link opens in a new windowUse to find titles of books at other libraries that you could Interlibrary Loan.
- LibrariansChat, email, phone, or make an appointment to meet with a librarian.