New Reference Book: Saints Preserved An Encyclopedia of Relics

Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics by Thomas J. Craughwell, Image Books, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 235.2 C85S This volumes contains 350 entries, focused on the “…most important, interesting, unusual, or rare relics” (xv).  Catholic relics of U.S. … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of the Vampire

Encyclopedia of the Vampire edited by S. T. Joshi, Greenwood, 2011. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 809.9 J78V Presents the vampire within the context of literary works, religion, folklore, film and television, and people. Entry Examples: “Angel” Children’s Vampire … Continued

New Research Guide: Daughters of Eve

A new research guide for the Daughters of Eve project  is available on the library’s website.  Use this guide to identify and review: useful eReference sources, recommended library catalog searches (for both print and eBooks),  journal collections, Artstor, and Noodlebib … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of the Historical Jesus

Encyclopedia of the Historical Jesus edited by Craig A. Evans, Routledge, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 232.9 Ev1H A reference volume dissecting the life and world of Jesus.  Particular focus is given to the teaching of Jesus, the … Continued

New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of Women in Religious Art

Lura Sanborn – Reference Librarian Encyclopedia of Women in Religious Art by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona, Continuum Publishing Co., 1996. Find it in Ohrstrom at: REF 704.9424 A quick, specialized dictionary focused on images, roles and symbols related to women in religious … Continued