New Student Orientation
Preparing for Academic Excellence

The Smith Library

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IN THIS LESSON

Whether you're working on a research project, diving deeper into biblical studies, or exploring topics for personal growth, the Smith Library is here to help you every step of the way. In this section, you’ll find an overview of the library’s on-campus and online resources and learn how to make the most of the tools available to you.

    • Direct Link: library.lutherrice.edu

    • Moodle: Under Student Resources.

    • My Campus: Click Smith Online Library at the top of the main page.

    • Luther Rice Website: Under Quicklinks.

    Sign-In Instructions:
    When prompted, select “Luther Rice Students” and use your student email and password.

    • Borrowing Books:

      • Print Books: 60-day loan period.

      • Request by Mail: Email your book cart, and we will mail the books to you. Return books before the due date. Video Tutorial.

      • Curbside Pickup: Call us upon arrival for your requested books.

    • Document Delivery: We can scan limited pages from a book and email them to you.

    • Interlibrary Loan: Access resources unavailable at our library through partner libraries.

    • Reciprocal Lending: Borrow from libraries across the U.S. and Canada. See the Borrow from Other Libraries guide for interactive maps.

    • Research Assistance: Contact us for personalized research help.

    • Online Help:

      • Library Orientation with videos, manuals, and guides.

      • Library Video Tutorials.

      • FAQ Page.

  • Books:

    • Print Books: Search the Koha Catalog.

    • eBooks: Use the eBook tab on the main search box or the eBooks LibGuide.

    LibGuides:
    Curated guides by topic or course. Highlights include:

    • Bible Commentaries Guide: Organized by Old/New Testament and book-specific resources.

    • eTextbooks Guide: Navigate by program and course.

    • Other guides: Bible Reference, Biblical Counseling, Church History, and more.

    Databases:

    • GALILEO: Access 150+ databases, including scholarly articles. Database Searching Tips.

      • Use keywords or phrases (e.g., “extent of the atonement”) for precise results.

    • Specialized Databases:

      • ATLA Religion Database: Theology and Scripture-related sources.

      • Theological Journal Library: Evangelical perspectives.

    Research Starters:

    • ProQuest Research Companion: Free general research course.

    • Credo Reference Database: Background information for research.

    • Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM–4 PM (may close earlier on Fridays).

    • Contact:

    • Visit Campus: Schedule on-campus meetings or instructional sessions.

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