Library Resources for the Seminary
The library's resources can be accessed at https://leeuniversity.libguides.com/homepage
The library has many resources that are available to you as a student of PTS. This box includes several tabs; each tab reviews the basics of how to use the following resources.
Below is a list of most helpful databases by resource type:
- Books - Squires Library's Online Catalog
- eBooks - Squires Library's Online Catalog, Deo Publishing, and EBSCO Discovery Service, JSTOR
- Academic Journal Articles - ATLA, EBSCO Discovery Service, PSYCArticles, JSTOR
- Historical Resources about Pentecostalism - The Consortium of Pentecostal Archives
- Open Access Resources, including books, journals, commentaries, and websites - Open Access Digital Theological Library and William G. Squires Virtual Library
DATABASES:
- Squires Library's Online Catalog - This is the library's online catalog and using this will allow you to search through the library's print collection and the library's electronic book collection.
- ATLA Religion Database - Produced by the American Theological Library Association (ATLA), ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials provides coverage dating back to 1908 with indexing for some journal titles extending back into the 19th century. Full-text journal articles and reviews are selected for inclusion by leading religion scholars. -- Ebsco
- The Consortium of Pentecostal Archives - A collaborative effort initiated by repositories of Pentecostal archival materials to make their materials accessible online. -- CPA
- Deo Publishing, Religion and Theology Special E-book Collection - A small collection of electronic books from Deo Publishing. Includes works from a Pentecostal viewpoint and contains books from such authors as Steven J. Land, Rickie D Moore, and John Christopher Thomas.
- eBook Academic Collection - a growing collection of electronic books, including commentaries and criticisms.
- Discovery Service - If you aren't sure where to begin your search, you can start here. The Discovery Service will allow you to search a wide variety of the library's databases, all at once. Just note that your results will be varied through the lens of several different disciplines and all may not apply to your research topic.
- JSTOR - Provides access to a large collection of scholarly eBooks, academic journal articles, and primary resources.
- Open Access Digital Theological Library - The mission of Open Access Digital Theological Library (OADTL) is to curate high-quality content in religious studies and related disciplines from publisher websites, institutional repositories, scholarly societies, archives, and stable public domain collections. The OADTL uses the world’s most advanced integrated library system (ILS) for cataloging and discovery. This system, OCLC’s WorldShare, makes content easily discoverable and retrievable. The OADTL is staffed by professional librarians and curates content without regard for theological or confessional perspectives. -- OADTL
- PSYCArticles - Delve into the science of psychology and behavior with PsycARTICLES, the database of full-text peer-reviewed articles published by the American Psychological Association and affiliated journals. -- EBSCO
- William G. Squires Virtual Library - This virtual library was created by Seth Allen and the Association of Christian Librarians. The Virtual Library exists to help users find open access theological resources including books, commentaries, open access journals, and websites.
Please note that you will use your PTS username and password to access the library's databases; the same information you use to access Populi. Please contact the library should you have any questions or difficulties logging in.
- ATLA Religion This link opens in a new window
The ATLA Religion Database will help you tremendously as you search for sources to support your research concerning the Biblical and Theological Foundations of Christian Leadership. This database primarily offers access to Academic Journal Articles.
The ATLA Religion database is the premiere religion database offered through Squires Library and offers a Scripture Search Tool that will enhance your research process. Learn more in the short video tutorial below.
- Consortium of Pentescostal Archives This link opens in a new window
The Consortium of Pentecostal Archives (CPA) is a collaborative effort initiated by repositories of Pentecostal archival materials to make their materials accessible online. -- CPA
The Consortium of Pentecostal Archives database will provide you with digital access to global Pentecostal resources, including archived copies of the Church of God Evangel and of the Church of God General Assembly Minutes. Watch the short instructional video below to learn more about searching this collection.
- Deo Publishing, Religion and Theology Special E-book Collection, 1999-2017 This link opens in a new window
Deo Publishing, Religion and Theology Special E-Book Collection, 1999-2017 Deo Publishing, Religion and Theology Special E-Book Collection, 1999-2017 , is the electronic version of the book publication program of Deo Publishing in 2007-2010. -- Brill
This small, specially tailored collection deals specifically with religion and philosophy from a Pentecostal theological perspective. When you click on the link above, you will be taken to Brill’s website where you see the list of books belonging to this eBook collection listed under Contents.
- Discovery Service This link opens in a new window
EBSCO Discovery Service brings together the most comprehensive collection of content—including superior indexing from top subject indexes, high-end full text and the entire library collection—all within an unparalleled full-featured, customizable discovery layer experience. -- Ebsco
- Open Access Digital Theological Library This link opens in a new window
The mission of Open Access Digital Theological Library (OADTL) is to curate high-quality content in religious studies and related disciplines from publisher websites, institutional repositories, scholarly societies, archives, and stable public domain collections. The OADTL uses the world’s most advanced integrated library system (ILS) for cataloging and discovery. This system, OCLC’s WorldShare, makes content easily discoverable and retrievable. The OADTL is staffed by professional librarians and curates content without regard for theological or confessional perspective. It is hoped that the increased access to high-quality religious studies content will serve scholars and students of religion.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new window
We help you explore a wide range of scholarly content through a powerful research and teaching platform. We collaborate with the academic community to help libraries connect students and faculty to vital content while lowering costs and increasing shelf space, provide independent researchers with free and low-cost access to scholarship, and help publishers reach new audiences and preserve their content for future generations. -- JSTOR
- PsycARTICLES This link opens in a new window
Delve into the science of psychology and behavior with PsycARTICLES, the database of full-text peer-reviewed articles published by the American Psychological Association and affiliated journals. -- Ebsco
- William G. Squires Virtual Library This link opens in a new window
This virtual library was created by Seth Allen and the Association of Christian Librarians. The Virtual Library exists to help users find open access theological resources including books, commentaries, open access journals and websites.
- Pentecostal Education Journal
Pentecostal Education (formerly The Pentecostal Educator) semiannually e-publishes scholarly and practical articles related to theological education within the Pentecostal tradition.