Open Access Items via the Catalogue
Open access refers to freely available, digital, online information. Open access scholarly literature is free of charge and often carries less restrictive copyright and licensing barriers than traditionally published works, for both the users and the authors.
When searching for Open Access resources on the Library Hub, be sure to tick the Open Access option in the filters to the left of the screen (see image below). These resources can be accessed remotely.
Open Access Web Resources
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The Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA) ARDA strives to democratize access to the best data on religion.
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Atla Websites on Religion A LibGuide that provides access to a growing, selective, annotated collection of web resources for the study of religion.
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Australian Dictionary of Biography The ADB is Australia's pre-eminent dictionary of national biography. In it you will find concise, informative and fascinating descriptions of the lives of significant and representative persons in Australian history.
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Encyclopedia of Religion and Society A summary of the insights gained by the principal social sciences of religion: anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
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Ethics Finder Curated ethics resource connecting Catholic teaching, scholarship, and media.
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Global Digital Library on Theology and Ecumenism Documents and special collections on ecumenical, intercultural and contextual theologies, theological education, world Christianity, and interreligious studies, regularly receiving updates from the Index Theologicus, International Bibliography of Theology and Religious Studies.
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Illuminate: Worship and Preaching Resources | UCA Assembly Links to useful resources compiled by the Uniting Church of Australia.
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Interdisciplinary Encyclopedia of Religion & Science Each article provides a very readable and comprehensive summary of what is currently being discussed in religion and science on specific topics as well as how these topics have been discussed historically.
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Open Access Digital Theology Library The Open Access Digital Theological Library (OADTL) collects content in religious studies without regard for theological or confessional perspective. Collections are composed primarily of books and articles and all are fully open access.
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Religious Landscape Study (Pew Research Center) The RLS surveys more than 35,000 Americans from all 50 states about their religious affiliations, beliefs and practices, and social and political views.
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Researching religion and spirituality at the State Library A blog post that gives you a little information about accessing religious resources at the SLV.
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Research in Ministry Research in Ministry® (RIM®) is a thesis and dissertation abstract database where users can search for and share the outcomes of research conducted in programs of study related to ministry, theology and religion.
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Wabash Center Resources Includes books, articles, syllabi, and websites to support teachers of theology and religion.