Guide to Research and Writing for the Academic Study of Religion
Browsing
The best way to find all appropriate subject headings or correct terms for author's names is to look for a thesaurus (or index) of terms used in the database. This then allows you to browse a list and from there select the person or topic you are interested in. Unfortunately, not all databases have thesauri.
Browsing the Library Collection
To browse the Library Collection by call number, title or subject, go to advanced search and select Browse from the top menu bar:
Enter your term and select the desired browse option:
It is also possible to browse the Library shelves from a particular record in the library collection:
NOTE: The virtual browse will bring up all works classified in the subject area regardless of where they are physically located or whether they are only in digital format.