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Using Scholarly Books for Research

A scholarly book is often laid out differently from a popular fiction or non-fiction book. Use this guide from Cayuga College to help you determine the suitability of a book and locate the information you need in it.

Useful Call Numbers

LC Class	SUBJECTS
BL	Religions; Mythology
BM	Judaism
BP	Islam; Bahaism
BQ	Buddhism
BR	Christianity
BS	The Bible
BX	Christian Denominations

To "virtually browse the stacks" in Cavalog, change the ALL FIELDS search to CALL NUMBER and enter a call number.

Encyclopedia of Religion

Encyclopedia of Religion
Call Number: REF BL31 .E46 2005
ISBN: 9780028657332
Publication Date: 2004-12-17
Print reference source available on main floor in the reference section. See the pdf file to view sample pages.

Encyclopedia of Religion

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Suggested Reference Texts

New Catholic Encyclopedia by Catholic University of America Staff (Contribution by)
Call Number: REF BX841 .N44 2003
ISBN: 0787640042
Publication Date: 2002-09-13
Also available in print on the main floor in the reference section.

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