ATLA Religion Index Search Tips

Field-specific Searching

Example: Scripture Reference search

1.Click on 'INDEX' icon at top of screen
2.A screen will open with dialog boxes for 'Term' and for 'Field'
3.Enter your search term Example: Colossians c1 v15
4.Click on the DOWN ARROW in the Field box. Example: Click on 'SR- Scripture Reference'
5.Click on the Display button next to the Term box

Additional searchable fields:
Click on the down arrow in the Field box to bring up a drop down list of choices
Example - search limited to journal title:

• Choose 'JN - Journal Name' from field list to limit search to a particular journal
• Do keyword or other search in free text (or special field)
• Combine search results from 'Search History' screen