Databases

The Abridged Thesaurus Linguae Graecae allows researchers browse and search a selection of about 1,000 Greek texts from Homer (8th century B.C.) to the fall of Byzantium in A.D. 1453. Includes patristic texts, Plato, Aristotle, etc.

Registration required.

Search for historical documents, personal papers and family histories held in archives throughout the world. ArchiveGrid includes nearly a million detailed descriptions of archival collections held by thousands of libraries, museums, historical societies, and archives worldwide.

The premier index in the field of religion and theology.

Digital library of hundreds of classic Christian books selected for edification and education. Collection is fully searchable and can also be browsed by author, title, or subject. Also includes Scripture search. All texts are produced from works in the public domain.

A database of Aramaic texts in all dialects from the earliest (9th century BCE) through the 13th century CE. Includes a database of approximately 2.5 million lexically parsed words, and tools for analyzing the data.

Comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. Designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.

Provides content covering all areas of health and wellness—from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. Topics include aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children’s health, men’s & women’s health, etc.

Quickly search the library catalog for dissertations and theses completed at Covenant that can be accessed online. Includes option to limit by degree program.

Index of periodicals published by the Christian Reformed Church and its subsidiary institutions (e.g. Banner).

Search or browse the full-text of major reference works. Includes specialized dictionaries and handbooks on the Bible and theology, as well as a few Bible commentaries.

A collection of e-books and e-audiobooks selected by the Library staff, plus a shared collection of e-books from MOBIUS. Read online or download to your computer or tablet.

A search service designed for young learners. Content includes over 70 elementary school magazines, a built-in encyclopedia and dictionary, plus educational books, and thousands of photos, maps & flags.

A search service designed for high school students. Content includes nearly 500 high school magazines, 100,000 biographies, 55,000 primary source documents, plus educational books, newspaper articles, and thousands of photos, maps & flags.

A search service designed for students in the middle grades. Content includes more than 170 middle school magazines, thousands of biographies and historical essays, a built-in encyclopedia, plus educational books, newspaper articles, and thousands of photos, maps & flags.

Online access to complete, current and back issues of magazines selected by the library staff.

Search or browse the full-text of major reference works.

Includes full subject encyclopedias on African religion; American religion; American religious history; bioethics; Buddhism; counseling; drugs, alcohol and addictive behavior; Islam and the Muslim world; Judaism; marriage and family; philosophy; psychology of classroom learning; religion; religious practices; and science and religion.

Searchable, high resolution images of artwork from the collections of museums worldwide, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other artistic artifacts. Also features virtual tours of museums and exhibits.

An online scholarly review resource, religion is just one part of this review collection. The reviews archive is separated into annual volumes. You can browse through the volumes or use the search feature to assist in finding reviews.

A collection of digitized material from several large research universities.

• 4.8 million book titles.
• 8.8 million total volumes.
• 2.4 million volumes (~27% of total) in the public domain.

Full view available for public domain materials, uncopyrightable works, and works where permission has been granted. Limited preview available for others.

A comprehensive database of American genealogical and historical sources with coverage dating back to the 1700s—primary sources, local and family histories, and finding aids. The collection consists of six core data sets:

• U.S. Federal Censuses records from 1790 through 1930, with name indexes for many decades.
• Genealogy and local history books—over 28,000 family histories, local histories, and other books.
• Periodical Source Index (PERSI) for genealogy and local history periodicals.
• Revolutionary War records.
• Freedman’s Bank Records (1865–1874) for tracing African American ancestors prior to and immediately after the Civil War.
• LexisNexis U.S. Serial Set records the memorials, petitions, private relief actions made to the U.S. Congress back to 1789.

Index of hymn tunes from English-language hymns printed anywhere in the world before 1820.

Searchable by tune name, text contents, composer, or source.

Database of hymn texts, hymn tunes, hymn writers, and hymnals. Includes biographical information from sources such as the Psalter Hymnal Handbook and Julian’s Dictionary of Hymnology.

Online practice tests, skills improvement courses, and test preparation ebooks covering ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, Advanced Placement, civil service, military, real estate, law enforcement, citizenship, TOEFL, ESL, basic skills for elementary, middle, and high school, and much more. Materials available for all ages—elementary through adult—and each practice test provides instant scoring and customized feedback.

Also features the Job & Career Accelerator, which includes an online resume and letter building tool, job and internship listings, and occupational profiles; and the Computer Skills Center, which includes video tutorials on popular software.

Free registration with the Learning Express site is required to access the practice tests.

Reports issued by the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council. Topics include Behavioral and Social Sciences, Education, Health and Medicine, and Policy for Science and Technology. 3,000+ titles. Most (but not all) are free.

For pre-1985 coverage, see the print version of NTA on the index shelves in the Reference area.

Search or browse the full-text of major reference works. Includes encyclopedias on theology and biblical studies.

A digital library for the humanities that includes a large collection of Greek and Roman texts.

Collection of e-books pertaining to theology and philosophy during the Reformation, Post-Reformation, and Early Modern Era (late 15th 18th centuries).

Collection of over 19,000 books on a multitude of subjects. The collection is strongest in literature. All texts are produced from works in the public domain.

Database of Greek inscriptions from Greece, Crete, Cyprus, Thrace, the north coast of the Black Sea, Syria, Egypt, North Africa, and Germany.

Inscriptions can be searched in Greek, or browsed by region.

An archive from 1990 to present of book reviews for classical resources. The site also can be searched across the years by keyword. Religion is just part of this collection of reviews.

Provides an archive of reviews from 1993 to present in the field of Medieval Studies.

Digital library of over 76,000 books and journals on theology and religion. Hosted by Princeton Theological Seminary.

Large collection of Edwards’ works produced by the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University. Collection is fully searchable and can also be browsed by date, theme, title, or Scripture. 1,700+ documents. Access requires registering for a free account.

To narrow your WorldCat search to dissertations and theses, set the “Content” limiter to “Thesis/dissertations” and set the “Format” limiter to “Book”.