INDEX TO JEWISH PERIODICALS

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What is it?

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The INDEX is a practical and concise reference tool for study of current Jewish topics that appear in periodicals published in the United States, Canada, England, Israel, South Africa, and Australia.

Arranged by author and subject, the INDEX is the only English language publication of its kind, intended for students of Jewish thought and others interested in contemporary Jewish and Middle Eastern affairs. It is published annually in book form and on CD.

Locations and links to web sites for all periodical publishers are given, enabling the user to obtain copies of articles and other entries.The INDEX is produced and published by a staff with extensive training and experience in library science and Jewish studies. All entries are carefully validated.

The 1988-2007 CD version uses InMagic search software, which offers major benefits:

• Searches can be made easily by inexperienced library users, using search instructions displayed right on the search screen.
• Search results are displayed (and printable) within a few seconds after start of search.
• Reports of search results can be sorted alphabetically by author, keyword, journal, or other criteria selected by the user.

The Index is also available online through EbscoHost: http://www.epnet.com/

WHO USES IT?

Subscribers to the INDEX include college and university reference libraries, religious congregations, public libraries, community schools, theological seminaries, publishers and editors, and religious organizations.