Using the Digital Library

Keyword Searching

  • Search using a subject, topic, author or location
  • Results are grouped by relevance
  • Refine your results by collection, date, publisher, and more
  • Advanced Search function combines search terms and filtering options

Browse Resources

  • Use the menu above to begin your search focusing on resources, collections, or author
  • Once resources or collections, search results can be limited to a specific institutional repository

Language Options

  • View the site in preferred language using the dropdown menu at the top of the page
  • Locate resources published in a specific language using search filters or browsing function
  • Search the site in the language consistent with your computer settings

Using WHDL Resources

  • Click the plus sign by Additional Information to see the relevant copyright restrictions for a particular resource:
    • Public domain files have no restrictions
    • Files with Creative Commons license are subject to the details of the selected license
    • Some files remain under the ownership of specific parties and may not be reproduced for sale
  • Include appropriate attribution when distributing the resource, if the copyright allows

Language Note: Some titles are available in certain languages, but not in others. There are many ministries around the world whose ministry budgets come from sales of products such as these. In certain areas where these resources are making ministry possible through sales, those titles are not included in the WHDL.