Theo 238 – Theology in Film Library workshop Éthel Gamache Religion, Theology & Philosophy Librarian Webster Library LB Phone: ext

Suggested plan  Theology Research Guide  Encyclopaedias  Topics & Keywords  Search tips  CLUES – to find books & course reserve material  Databases – to find journal, magazine and newspaper articles  How to find videos  Additional help

Theology Research Guide to help you find specific information

Related : Cinema Research Guide

Encyclopedias Encyclopedias can be …  general and multidisciplinary  Encyclopaedia Britannica Online  Oxford Reference Online Premium  general  Encyclopedia of Religion  specific  Encyclopedia of religion and film  Encyclopedia of the Bible and its reception online  The zombie movie encyclopedia

Encyclopedias Encyclopedias can be accessed …  via the Research guides  via CLUES

Encyclopedias  via Online Reference

Topics & Keywords  Choosing the most relevant topics and keywords will help you search efficiently all research tools. Research question / topic: Representations of Auschwitz in movies Keywords: (Auschwitz OR Holocaust OR Shoah) AND (movie* OR film* OR motion pictures) Research question / topic: Christian women in movies Keywords: Christian* AND wom* AND (movie* OR film* OR motion picture*)

Search Tips AND limits your search, both words must be present in the book or article result o religion AND postmodernism OR broadens your search, either of the words must be present in the book or article result o expiation OR atonement AND redemption A “phrase search” limits, only the exact phrase will be present in the book or article result o “belief system” Truncation * broadens your search, many variations on the same word will be located o Religi* finds: religion, religions, religious, religiosity, etc.

CLUES catalogue

CLUES You can use CLUES to:  Locate documents in both libraries  Books and e-books  Journals and e-journals, newspapers & magazines (not articles)  Scores, encyclopedias, reference, atlases, government publications, …  Videos & other non-print formats  Course Reserves Pro tip: Use Subject Headings

Subject headings

Article Delivery Service

Course Reserves

Databases

Recommended databases – Scholarly, peer reviewed journals Databases can be …  general and multidisciplinary  Academic Search Complete  JSTOR  general  ATLA  Religious and Theological Abstracts  Specific  Catholic periodical and literature index  New Testament abstracts

Databases Databases can be found …  Via the Research Guide  Via Online reference  Via CLUES

Research tips Same tips as previously seen apply, plus…  Use the Advanced Search option  One key concept per search box  Combine synonyms within search boxes  Limit your searches to peer-reviewed/scholarly articles for academic sources  Find your journal article using

Citation function

How to access online resources and where to find video resources.  Library "how to" guides: How to find videos? :

In the CLUES catalogue for videos (DVD, VHS and streaming videos)  Searching by director, producer, actor or production company  Search by title

Other catalogues

Moving Image Resource Centre

Moving Image Resource Centre Catalogue

Other source National Film Board of Canada Screening Room (NFB) Films by Subject: Religion, Beliefs and Ethics Access it vis the Concordia account :

Finding free online videos on the Web

The interactive version is on the Theological Studies Research Guide.

Media equipment and facilities

Equipment rental – if you are creating a short film

Additional help Use the Library Website: Library “How To” Guides Try different strategies Ask for help at the Reference Desk, or on Chat

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