Encyclopedia Judaica Online

You have probably seen the advertising in the library and on our website, and yes, it’s true---the Encyclopedia Judaica is now available online through our website as one of the electronic databases. I have already had people ask me at the reference desk about this and how to access it. All you have to do is go to our website and click on “Reference and Research”. From there you click on “Databases” and then you will get the list, which starts with the online encyclopedias. Encyclopedia Judaica is the first choice. Once you get onto it, there is an option for either the basic or advanced search. Enter anything that you had always wanted information on, regarding Jewish topics, and you will get results within seconds! You can limit your searches to publication title or document type, you can bookmark results that you do find helpful or useful---and best of all, the information is in full text so you will get the whole document. There is also an option to choose subjects or topics that show images (tables and/or charts).

I cannot forget to mention that we do have the 2007 edition of the Encyclopedia Judaica in print just behind the reference desk. There are 10 volumes in the collection and they each have photos and maps, which is something nice to take advantage of. Although the print version is only available when the library is open, the online version is a convenient tool to get those answers when it is too late in the night or you can’t go outside. Discover the Encyclopedia Judaica online and all it has to offer. I will be pleased to help with your searches or answer any questions you may have about this recent addition to our online databases.