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Theo 238 – Theology in Film Library workshop

Theo 238 – Theology in Film Library workshop. Éthel Gamache Religion, Theology & Philosophy Librarian Webster Library LB 285-10 Phone: 514-848-2424 ext.7742 Email: ethel.gamache@concordia.ca. Suggested plan. Theology Research Guide Encyclopaedias Topics & Keywords Search tips

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Theo 238 – Theology in Film Library workshop

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  1. Theo 238 – Theology in FilmLibrary workshop Éthel GamacheReligion, Theology & Philosophy LibrarianWebster Library LB 285-10Phone: 514-848-2424 ext.7742Email: ethel.gamache@concordia.ca

  2. 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

  3. Theology Research Guideto help you find specific information

  4. Related : CinemaResearch Guide

  5. 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

  6. Encyclopedias Encyclopedias can be accessed … • via the Research guides • via CLUES

  7. Encyclopedias • via Online Reference

  8. 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 HolocaustOR 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*)

  9. 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 ORatonement ANDredemption • 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.

  10. CLUES cataloguehttp://clues.concordia.ca/

  11. 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

  12. Subjectheadings

  13. Article Delivery Service

  14. Course Reserves

  15. Databases

  16. 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

  17. Databases Databases can be found … • Via the Research Guide • Via Online reference • Via CLUES

  18. 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

  19. Citation function

  20. How to access online resources and where to find video resources. • Library "how to" guides: How to find videos? : http://library.concordia.ca/help/howto/videodvd.php

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

  22. Other catalogues

  23. Moving Image Resource Centre

  24. Moving Image Resource Centre Catalogue

  25. Other source National Film Board of Canada Screening Room (NFB) Films by Subject: Religion, Beliefs and Ethics Access it vis the Concordia account : http://clues.concordia.ca/record=e1000515~S0

  26. Finding free online videos on the Web

  27. The interactive version is on the TheologicalStudiesResearch Guide.

  28. Media equipment and facilities

  29. Equipment rental – if you are creating a short film

  30. Additionalhelp • Use the Library Website: http://library.concordia.ca • Library “How To” Guides • http://library.concordia.ca/index.php#help_tab • Try different strategies Ask for help at the Reference Desk, or on Chat

  31. Thankyou for your attention!

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