Getting Started
This guide is intended for students who are enrolled in History 204 or for those interested in beginning research regarding the history of Judaism.
Reference works are an excellent way of getting background information on your topic. They're usually trustworthy because they've been written and reviewed by subject experts.
Electronic Reference Sources
Off-campus access requires my.emich authentication.
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Gale Ebooks This link opens in a new window
Search and display the full-text of reference books.
Subjects: Many subjects, including History, Education, Film, Health, Science, Social Science
Info type: encyclopedia and reference book entries.
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SAGE Reference & Academic Ebooks This link opens in a new window
Selected Ebooks and reference sources from SAGE.
Subjects: Many subjects, including African American Studies, Anthropology, Business Ethics, Communication, Criminology, Economics, Education, Gender Studies, History, Politics, Psychology, Social Issues, Social Work, Sociology.
Info type: encyclopedia articles, ebooks
Finding Print Reference Sources
EMU Library's Print Reference Collection
Our print reference collection is located on the second level, west side.
Most reference materials having to do with Jewish History have call numbers beginning with BM or DS.
Search Esearch - limit to Library Location: Reference Collection - 2nd Level West
Reference materials cannot be checked out.
Specific Print & Electronic Reference Materials
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Encyclopedia of Judaism
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Call Number: BM50 .K37 2006; First Floor -- Reference CollectionISBN: 0816054576Publication Date: 2005Offers readers access to Judaism from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Covers Jewish tradition; diaspora in Europe and Asia; Israel; and the Jewish religion in America. -
Medieval Jewish Civilization
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Call Number: DS124 .M386 2003; First Floor -- Reference CollectionISBN: 0415937124Publication Date: 2002Features over 150 entries on Jewish civilization between the fall of the Roman Empire and the discovery of the New World in 1492.
Get Research Help
Humanities Librarian
734.487.2513
rsteven5@emich.edu
Use the Schedule Appointment link (above), email or call for assistance with library research.