Podcasts

On this page:

• Library Instruction Videos
• Library Lectures on YouTube
• Audio and Video Recordings in the Theological Commons

A brief demonstration of how to login to the library catalog, Sierra (WebPAC), https://catalog.ptsem.edu.

A brief demonstration of opting in for SMS alerts from the library catalog.

A brief demonstration about the mobile versions of the library catalog​.

A brief demonstration of how to save a search (Preferred Searches) in the library catalog.

A brief demonstration of how to access an item in the HathiTrust Digital Library from a record in the Princeton Theological Seminary library catalog.

How and why log in to HathiTrust?, a screencast from HathiTrust for member library patrons

The following videos are also available on the Princeton Theological Seminary Library YouTube Channel.

A brief introduction to basic searching in Summon, a library search engine that includes records for books, articles, conference proceedings, theses and dissertations, videos, music, images, manuscripts, maps, and more.

Running time: 00:02:39

A brief introduction to advanced searching in Summon, a library search engine that includes records for books, articles, conference proceedings, theses and dissertations, videos, music, images, manuscripts, maps, and more.

Running time: 00:02:18

Another example of Summon's Advanced Search option.

Running time: 00:00:52

A brief presentation about the Princeton Theological Seminary Library's flagship digital project. "[T]he Theological Commons represents a blending of the aims and methods of mass digitization with the informed curation and accurate resource description that are the hallmarks of librarianship...[working] to achieve a balance that maximizes the reach and usefulness of these digital resources for research and ministry."

Running time: 00:21:00

A brief introduction to the free preaching resources on the Princeton Theological Seminary Library’s website

Running time: 00:03:31

A brief introduction to the research databases for which Princeton Theological Seminary Library has purchased alumni access

Running time: 00:02:25

Dr. Karlfried Froehlich, Benjamin B. Warfield Professor of Ecclesiastical History Emeritus, offers a tribute to Princeton Theological Seminary Library in a lecture given during Theological Libraries Month, October 2013.

Running time: 00:55:15

• Light and Delight: from Tradition to Innovation in the New Library at Princeton Theological Seminary
  Architect Rayford W Law AIA NCARB LEED AP BD+C talks about the thought and meaning behind this beautiful space. October 26, 2015, a Theological Libraries Month Event
• Light in Darkness: Images of Evil and Redemption in Hitchcock’s Films
  C. Clifton Black, professor of biblical theology, Princeton Theological Seminary. October 29, 2015
• Faith and Politics: Religion on the 2016 Campaign Trail
  Elizabeth Dias, correspondent, TIME Magazine. February 11, 2016
• Down to Earth: The Bible and Environmental Ethics
  Jacqueline Lapsley, PhD, associate professor of Old Testament and director, The Center for Theology Women, and Gender, Princeton Theological Seminary. March 22, 2016
• The Battle for Yellowstone: Morality and the Sacred Roots of Environmental Conflict
  Book signing and conversation with author Justin Farrell, assistant professor of sociology, Yale University. April 7, 2016
• Exploring the Healing Power of Gratitude
  Book signing and conversation with author, speaker, coach, and Princeton Theological Seminary alumna (Class of 2010) Laura Bratton. November 15, 2016

A growing number of audio and video recordings from the Princeton Theological Seminary Media Archive are available in the Theological Commons.

• Princeton Theological Seminary YouTube Channel (video)
• Princeton Seminary on SoundCloud and iTunes (audio)