ORU Library Catalog

Use the catalog to find books and ebooks. Try a keyword search, or use Advanced search for subject searches and more refined results.

Print books may be located in the Reference Collection (for in-library use only) or in the Main JD McKean Library Collection (available for checkout). To filter your results to reference books, add b8:reference to your search. Example: evangelism AND b8:reference

Looking for ebooks? After you perform a search, go to the Format section in the left sidebar and check the box next to eBooks. Ebook entries will include direct links to the full text.

Sample Titles

Search the titles below in the library catalog to view the full record.

Ebook Databases

Search Tips:

  • Combine keyword and subject searching to narrow your results.
  • Use the Sort By option to arrange the results. For example, Publication Date will sort the newest ebooks at the top of your list. (circled below)
  • To view the 20 most relevant chapters from your result list, after you have done a search and have a list of results, click the Chapter Results tab. (circled below)

Ebook Central


In advanced search, change Select a Field (optional) to Subject, then key in a subject psychology or counseling. Use limiters in the left to refine your results.

How To Videos

See opens new windowHow to Find Books and Ebooks for more detailed information on the library catalog and ebooks.

How to find books and ebooks searching by book title

ORU Library 2025 [2:18 minutes]

How to find books and ebooks searching by subject

ORU Library 2025 [6:41 mins.]