Archive for the tag 'Islam'

New Reference Book: The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World

December 7th, 2010

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World edited by John L. Esposito, Oxford, 2009.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 956 Ox2I

This comprehensive six volume set covers religious, historical and contemporary Islamic world topics.

Also: Consider using the library database Oxford Islamic Studies for reference articles gathered from a variety of Islamic studies material, including The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Islamic World.

Articles are arranged alphabetically, and include the following major categories:

  • History & Geography
  • Religious belief
  • Religious practice, Devotionalism and Ritual
  • Mysticism
  • Islamic Law
  • Theology, Philosophy, Ideology
  • Schools of Thought
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Culture and Society
  • Institutions, Organizations and Movements
  • Biographies
  • Islamic Studies

Examples: Afsharid Dynasty, Criminal Law, Games and Sports, Kashmir, Persian Literature


Helpful for: Islamic Studies, Global Studies, Humanities, Humanities V Research Paper, Middle Eastern Voices

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New Research Guides

November 3rd, 2010

The end of term is near, as is the due-date for many projects.  Three new guides were created in LibGuides to assist those working on projects in the following courses:

And as always, feel free to stop in and chat, or send an email for a person-to-person research consultation.

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New Reference Book: The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture

September 24th, 2009

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian

The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture edited by Jonathan M. Bloom and Sheila S. Blair, Oxford U. Press, 2009.

Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 709.17 G911

Islamic art and techniques, as well as related people and places from Asia, Europe and Africa provide  the focus of this 3-volume set.

A sampling from the 1,600 entries: Fulani, Body Art; Jade; Carpets and Flatweaves; Metalwork; and Banknotes.

Helpful for: Middle Eastern Voices, Humanities III, Art, Art, Islamic Studies

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New Online Resource: Oxford Islamic Studies

August 25th, 2008

Deb Baker – Interim Reference Librarian

Do you want to know more about Islam, but don’t have a lot of time to spend looking for resources? Have a specific question and want a precise answer from a reliable source? Writing a paper and want to consult primary sources? Ohrstrom Library’s newest online reference database, Oxford Islamic Studies Online is suitable for both casual browsing and serious research.

When you open Oxford Islamic Studies Online, the toolbar provides drop down menus for several possible paths: search options, browsing, Qur’anic studies, timelines, and learning resources. Don’t miss this last choice, which offers a collection of trustworthy internet sites on Islam, a glossary, recommended reading with links to bibliographies, and two sets of reference articles: What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam, and Focus On. The editors’ introduction explains that these essays “are designed to stimulate thought and enhance understanding of vital aspects of the Islamic world.”

This desire to help curious readers gain a fuller understanding of Islam gives “Focus On” and “What Everyone Needs to Know” a smart, open tone – like listening to a favorite teacher’s best lecture. Oxford’s outstanding reference materials and user friendly tools make research accurate and simple. A date converter, Qur’anic verse lookup, and handy “cite” button that instantly provides Chicago or MLA citations are examples of Oxford’s thoughtful design.

Visit Ohrstrom Library’s website for brief descriptions of all the online databases available.

HELPFUL FOR: Humanities III & V, Humanities electives
FUN FOR: cultural creatives, news hounds, world travelers, journalists, art and architecture lovers

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