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RELS 1330 - DeLeon - Fall 2024: Books

Locating Books

The UIW Libraries have an extensive collection of books about Catholicism, the Bible, and world religions.  Locate books using the Advanced Search box under the Books + tab in the NestSearch box on the library's web page.

Using the Book Catalog to Find Books About a Particular Book in the Bible

Many books in the Bible have names that are common in everyday English usage.  For example, Job.  There is the Biblical book titled Job, the main character is named Job, many people have a job, Steve Jobs was the visionary leader of Apple, etc.

This tutorial provides instruction on locating books about specific books in the Bible.

Using the Browse Feature in the Book Catalog

The book catalog includes a browse feature.  Follow these steps to access it.

When you find a title that interests you, click the title link for the book.

Screenshot of book catalog search results with a title highlighted

 

The complete record for the book appears.  Scroll to the bottom of the screen.

Screenshot of a complete record in the book catalog

 

The Virtual Browse feature allows you to see your book (in the middle of the section) and the books that lie on either side of it.  Use the forward and back arrows to view additional items.

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TexShare

A TexShare Card provides you with borrowing privileges from more than 500 participating libraries across the state.

If you’re a registered patron of a participating library, you may request a TexShare Card from your home library. You must be a patron in good standing and have demonstrated compliance with your library’s existing borrowing policies. Ask at the UIW Mabee Library Reference Desk for your TexShare card. You will present this card and your UIW student ID at the lending library.

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