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Student Resources

This page has material specifically for students of theology at the Adelaide College of Divinity (ACD) and Flinders University.

Library instructions & tours
Adelaide Theological Library staff are really interested in helping you to learn more about the library service and its resources so as to enhance your theological learning. We are willing to meet with small groups and/or individual students. Please contact the library if you would like to make a time to meet with a librarian.
 

Finding Tutorial Readings for ACD Topics

Books and journals containing the tutorial readings are shelved in the Reserve and 7 day loan collection, in the reception area of Adelaide Theological Library.

This collection includes items identified by lecturers as required reading for all ACD topics during the semester.

Books are shelved by call number, not by topic.
Search the Voyager Catalog to identify the call number—or to refer to a printout that is kept on the group study table nearby (Important: Except for a few selected topics, ACD does not use the Course Reserve list on Voyager)
Journals and photocopies are shelved at the beginning of the call number sequence in this collection
Sole copies of a title will be labeled with a blue tag for use in the library only
Multiple copies of a title will be available for loan for 7 days.

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Assignment Cover Sheets

Each paper submitted for marking must include a Flinders School of Theology and ACD assignment cover sheet.

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Student Learning Centre

For Flinders Students:

The Centre forms part of a commitment by the University to provide an academic environment which allows all students the opportunity to become independent and effective learners, achieve their academic goals and develop the requisite skills for life-long learning.

Do you want help with?

• understanding and planning assignments
• structuring and writing assignments
• English language
• mathematical skills
• oral presentations
• research and referencing skills
• time management
• critical thinking
• general study concerns

Go to Student Learning Centre

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Acknowledging Sources

It is necessary to adopt a consistent referencing system to cite the work of other scholars when writing papers. A humanities notes and bibliography system is generally preferred by the Flinders School of Theology and the ACD. Higher education students are advised to discuss this with their supervisors.

A handout giving basic examples is available here. <Chicago Referencing>
Hard copies are available from the Adelaide Theological Library for a cost of $2

Recommended handbooks for Theology students include:

The Chicago Manual of Style. Reference 808.02 C532.15

McIntosh, Lawrence D. comp. Style Manual for the Presentation of Papers and Theses in Religion and Theology. 808.0662 M152 copies available for loan at ATL

An online source from Western Washington University (USA) is at: www.library.wwu.edu/lmt/page.phtml?page_id=698

Endnote
Flinders University has entered into a licence for the bibliographic computer software called EndNote, which allows all Flinders staff and students to freely use a copy both on campus and at home. It is of particular value to research higher degree students.

EndNote enables the creation of a personal database to keep track of reference data (author(s), title, year, journal, publisher etc), either entered from the keyboard or extracted from search databases. Full details are available at: www.flinders.edu.au/compserv/sitelicences/

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Finding Dissertations

Theses in Flinders and Adelaide Theological Library
Flinders University Library holds copies of theses written by Flinders students. These are listed on the Voyager Catalogue and are shelved in Special Collections at Flinders Central. Usually one copy is available for loan. Adelaide Theological Library also has copies of some theology theses.

Try the following keyword searches on the Voyager Catalogue

thesis ph.d theology
thesis m.th theology
thesis hons theology

Australian Digital Theses (ADT) Project Database
This provides access to PhD and Masters by Research theses produced at Australian Universities. This is a recent project and the hits for theology will be relatively small.
http://adt.caul.edu.au/

Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN)
The Theological Research Exchange Network (TREN) is a library of theological thesis/dissertation titles representing research from selected institutions in North America.

A searchable database with theses available for purchase is at www.tren.com/search.cfm

Theses (1985-2002) are also available in PDF format by searching the Religion and Philosophy Collection. To search this you must be a theology student or staff member with the Adelaide College of Divinity.

Reciprocal Borrowing

From Other Universities in South Australia
All students enrolled for credit with the Adelaide College of Divinity and Flinders University may visit in person, and on presentation of their library card, borrow from the libraries of the Universities of Adelaide and South Australia. There must be no blocks (overdue books, outstanding fees) on their student record.

From Löhe Library, Australian Lutheran College
All students enrolled for credit with the Adelaide College of Divinity or with the Flinders University School of Theology may apply to join at no cost, the Löhe Library, Australian Lutheran College. Application forms are available from Adelaide Theological Library and must be endorsed by an ATL staff member. There must be no blocks (overdue books, outstanding fees) on their student record. Students must visit in person to access library services.

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Distance Service

Adelaide Theological Library (ATL) is able to offer a limited postal service for library members living outside the Adelaide metopolitan area. Costs for postage to and from ATL and photocopying (10c/page) are to be paid by the library member. Requests may be made by email or phone. ATL is able to make return phone calls to reduce the cost for the library member.

Access to books may need to be negotiated according to current demand by internal students. Generally, books will be available for 4 weeks loan. If material is unable to be lent, a photocopy of no more than 10% of a book or one article from a periodical issue (Copyright Act limits) may be supplied.

If you are enrolled as a Flinders University external student, please contact Flinders University Library Flexible Delivery in the first instance.

If you are enrolled with Coolamon College please talk to them about the textbooks they hold.
Freecall: 1800 639 385

ACD Library - Services & Facilities

Last updated: June 27, 2008