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Research Tools

  • Ask Jenks

  • Find books and other materials

    • Online Catalog--Locate books, print journals, videos, DVD's, and non-print materials at Gordon College and other NOBLE libraries.

    • Massachusetts Virtual Catalog--Locate materials in libraries across the state.

    • WorldCat FirstSearch--Search a worldwide catalog of library materials. If WorldCat FirstSearch is busy, try WorldCat Beta (fewer search options)

    • Audiobooks from OverDrive--Downloadable audiobooks including fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens and children

    • NetLibrary eBooks--Access over 3,600 electronic books available at Gordon College.
      Also see Internet Resources for a short list of Web sites offering free e-books.

  • Find articles, journals, and online resources

    • Electronic Resources--Search databases containing journal articles, streaming music, factual information, statistics, and more

    • Periodical List--Search a list of online and print journal titles available at Gordon College 

  • Course Reserves: Students--Locate materials professors have put on reserve for class assignments.

    • You request materials at the circulation desk by course ID and then the call number listed on the catalog--for example, EB330 B1, or BI101 A6.

  • Research Guides--a starting point for research in a subject area

  • Government Information--Search for information published by the U. S. Government Printing Office.

  • Internet Resources--A list of recommended Web directories and free e-book sites

  • Other Libraries--Links to nearby libraries 

  • BPL Electronic Resources--Boston Public Library databases and e-journals are available for you to use here at Gordon College, both on and off-campus. Anyone who lives, works, or is a student in Massachusetts can access BPL resources. You must first take a few minutes to sign up for a BPL eCard. 

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