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Each tab at the top of this guide highlights some resources for research on a particular religion.

This section will help you to find additional resources for your topic.

Jump to a section on the page:

What are Library of Congress subject headings?

• The vocabulary by which librarians describe and organize items in the collection

• Subject headings may be different from the natural language used to describe topics:

 **you can also limit your language results on the left side of the screen

To find relevant subject headings to your topic

• Select browse search

• Select subject from the drop-down menu

• Type in your topic (E.G., Buddhism)

• Work your way down the list

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Below are some LC-subject headings to get you started in your research.  Note that these lists are not exhaustive.

Why transliterate?

• It'll help you search the catalogue for sources in languages that don't use roman scripts (such as Hebrew, Inuktitut, etc.)

How do I transliterate?

• Pick your language and follow the instructions at the Library of Congress romanization tables

Robarts Library also has a translation computer, located in the Reference Department on the 4th floor.

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