About the Library Guides
The libraryguides guide users in the use of library resources related to various disciplines andtypes of information. They are created by ORU librarianswith the research needs of the students in mind. They are where you can go for research assistance 24/7.
Need some research help? Check out these Research Guides:
- opens new windowBabylonian Talmud
- opens new windowBible Commentaries Plus
- opens new windowBiblical Research
- opens new windowBiographical Information
- opens new windowChurch History Research
- opens new windowCommunication Arts Research
- opens new windowCopyright Guidelines
- opens new windowCountries, Cultures, and Missions
- opens new windowHoly Spirit Research Center
- opens new windowJob and Career Resources
- opens new windowLanguage & Literature Research
- opens new window Library News - COTM - Spring 2019
- opens new window Library Orientation - New Faculty Cohort 2018
- opens new windowModern Language Research
- opens new windowMusic Research
- opens new windowPlagiarism
- opens new windowDMIN 711: Ministerial Identity and Personal Assessment
- opens new windowDMIN 787: Methods for Ministry Research
- opens new windowGTHE-517, seminar in Theological Research, Graduate
- opens new windowPSY-401, Experimental Psychology Lecture, Course Research Guide
- opens new windowBIB-362 Jesus & the Gospels: Course Guide
- opens new windowBIB-372 Revelation & Writings of John: Course Guide
- opens new windowBIB-499/ THE-499/ CHRM-499 Senior Paper: Course Guide
- opens new windowDistance Learners: Theology & Ministry Research
- opens new windowDMIN-711 Ministerial Identity and Personal Assessment: Course Guide
- opens new windowDMIN-787 Methods for Ministry Course Guide
- opens new windowDMIN-788 Tools for Ministry Course Guide
- opens new windowGTHE-517 Seminar in Theological Research, Graduate
- opens new windowPSY-201 Principles of Psychology, Course Research Guide
- opens new windowPSY-324 Cognitive Psychology, Course Research Guide
- opens new windowPSY-340 Research Design & Analysis, Course Research Guide
- opens new windowPSY-355 Child Psychology, Course Research Guide
- opens new windowPSY-401 Experimental Psychology Lecture, Course Research Guide
- opens new windowSWK-499 Senior Research Paper, Social Work, Course Research Guide
- opens new windowTHE-217 seminar in Theological Research, Undergraduate, Course Guide
Reasons to Use the Library Guides
- For help finding library materials for an assignment or research paper.
- You haven't used the library for a while and need a refresher.
- You want to begin a research project, but the library is closed, and you won't be able to speak to a librarian in person until the library reopens.
- You don't know how to find a particular kind of resource such as a dissertation or a Bible commentary.
- You want to learn more about the Library's ebooks.
To name just a few...
4 Kinds of Library Guides
The ORU Library provides four kinds of Library Guides:
- Subject Research Guides: Use a subject guide to find resources related to a particular subject or discipline. The guide will direct you to relevant databases, ebooks, online journals, reference works, and more, as well as provide sample searches and give other tips.
- Course Guides: Use a course guide to find resources related to assignments in a specific course.
- How to Find... Guides: Use a how-to-find guide for tips on locating a particular type of information, such as articles, reviews, books, journals, multimedia, newspapers, statistics, and dissertations and theses.
- General Guides: Use a general guide to learn more information about library services.