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Reference Books



TitleCall Number
A history of Islamic societiesDS 35 .L37 2002 REF
The wisdom of faith -videorecordingBR 127 .W57 1996

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E-Books



TitleDescription
netLibraryA comprehensive collection of online books (eBooks) including such books as, <b><i>The Islamic World and the West : An Introduction to Political Cultures and International Relations; Islam, Globalization, and Postmodernity</i></b>.
Oxford Reference OnlineA cross-searchable collection of over 120 online reference books from Oxford University Press. It includes such books as, <a href="http://www.oxfordreference.com/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t125" target="_blank">The Oxford Dictionary of Islam</a>.

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Journals



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Research Databases



TitleDescription
Academic Search Elite (EBSCOHost)Full text of nearly 1,850 scholarly journals in a wide variety of academic subject areas.
Encyclopedia Britannica OnlineIncludes the complete encyclopedia, as well as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus, Britannica Student Encyclopedia and the Britannica Book of the Year.
MasterFILE Select (EbscoHost)Multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 750 general reference publications with coverage dating as far back as 1984. Also includes 37 full text reference books and an Image Collection of 107,000 photos, maps and flags.


WWW Resources



General SitesDescription
Al-IslamMaintained by members of the Ahulu Bayt Digital Islamic Library Project (DILP) and covers a wide array of topics on Islamic culture and religion including electronic editions of journal articles, image galleries, glossaries and encyclopedic references.
ArabNetIncludes summaries of the national structure, foreign policy, education, health, and the military. Primarily deals with countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Holy Qur'an Resources on the Internet 
Islamic Art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art 
KoranSearchable by keyword and browsable by chapter. Electronic version of M. H. Shakir's translation of the Holy Qur'an, as published by Tahrike Tarsile Qur'an. Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia.
The Middle East North Africa Internet Resource GuideComprehensive guide to Internet resources for the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Resources are arranged by country and by academic discipline.

RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT
Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. It is updated daily.
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