How to use this site
The Samuel Marsden Archives offers several different ways to access our material:
- Browse
- Collections menu
- Search
How to use this site
The Samuel Marsden Archives offers several different ways to access our material:
- Browse
- Collections menu
- Search
Browsing
The Browse All page shows all our items in the one screen. You can then refine your results using the filter options on the left hand side.
When you are viewing an individual item, if you click on any of the terms appearing as a grey button, it will show you all items with that particular term in that field. This allows you to browse all results created by the same person, or about the same topic.
Browse by Collection
The Collections menu lets you choose one of our four top-level collections to browse, search and refine your results.
Browse Menus
The Browse menus on the homepage allow you to browse all the categories in a particular field, and select one or more to display all items with those categories.
Browsing
The Browse All page shows all our items in the one screen. You can then refine your results using the filter options on the left hand side.
When you are viewing an individual item, if you click on any of the terms appearing as a grey button, it will show you all items with that particular term in that field. This allows you to browse all results created by the same person, or about the same topic.
Browse by Collection
The Collections menu lets you choose one of our four top-level collections to browse, search and refine your results.
Browse Menus
The Browse menus on the homepage allow you to browse all the categories in a particular field, and select one or more to display all items with those categories.
Searching
This repository offers powerful keyword searching capabilities. You can enter your keywords into the search bar on the homepage or at the top of any page.
You will then see the results of your search, and can refine them using the filter options on the left hand side. You can also choose whether to include results with your search terms within the full text of the item, or just within the metadata.
To search for a specific phrase, put it in quotation marks.
Advanced Search
The Advanced Search screen gives you more options for refining your initial search.
Searching
This repository offers powerful keyword searching capabilities. You can enter your keywords into the search bar on the homepage or at the top of any page.
You will then see the results of your search, and can refine them using the filter options on the left hand side. You can also choose whether to include results with your search terms within the full text of the item, or just within the metadata.
To search for a specific phrase, put it in quotation marks.
Advanced Search
The Advanced Search screen gives you more options for refining your initial search.
Item Display Features
Metadata only results
Some items in our repository only show you the metadata for the item, not the item itself.
Physical Archives Collection - to request access to physical archives, click on 'Request Archival Materials' in the top menu, and complete the request form.
Digital Item on Restricted Access - some digital content requires permission to access. This is indicated in the catalogue record for relevant items. Contact us to arrange access.
Documents and Images
Documents and images are displayed in a viewing tool that allows you to scroll through the pages (if there are more than one), zoom in and out, and view in full-screen mode. Any transcriptions are available from the Transcript tab to the right of the image viewer.
You can also download the item, generate a link for embedding the item on another website, bookmark the page or the image, and add the item to a IIIF Manifest or Viewer.
IIIF Viewer
The International Image Interoperability Framework is an open source tool for viewing images and documents, and comparing them with other items in our collection, or from the collections of other institutions that provide items in the IIIF format. It enables deep zoom, comparison, structure and annotation.
Audio and video
Audio and video items are available to play, download, embed or bookmark.
Item Display Features
Metadata only results
Some items in our repository only show you the metadata for the item, not the item itself.
Physical Archives Collection - to request access to physical archives, click on 'Request Archival Materials' in the top menu, and complete the request form.
Digital Item on Restricted Access - some digital content requires permission to access. This is indicated in the catalogue record for relevant items. Contact us to arrange access.
Documents and Images
Documents and images are displayed in a viewing tool that allows you to scroll through the pages (if there are more than one), zoom in and out, and view in full-screen mode. Any transcriptions are available from the Transcript tab to the right of the image viewer.
You can also download the item, generate a link for embedding the item on another website, bookmark the page or the image, and add the item to a IIIF Manifest or Viewer.
IIIF Viewer
The International Image Interoperability Framework is an open source tool for viewing images and documents, and comparing them with other items in our collection, or from the collections of other institutions that provide items in the IIIF format. It enables deep zoom, comparison, structure and annotation.
Audio and video
Audio and video items are available to play, download, embed or bookmark.
Other Features
The top right corner of each page offers additional features (left to right):
Search bar
This allows you to perform a new search, no matter where you are.
Sharing options
This gives you the option to share your current page on Facebook, Twitter/X or by email. You will need to be logged into your Facebook or Twitter/X account.
My Account
Create a free account to save your bookmarked items and saved searches for later reference. Passwords must be at least six characters long and contain at least one upper case letter and one number. You will be asked to accept the AM Quartex Terms and Conditions when you create your account.
Dark Mode
This button switches the site to a dark mode, with all page elements in black or greyscale.
Other Features
The top right corner of each page offers additional features (left to right):
Search bar
This allows you to perform a new search, no matter where you are.
Sharing options
This gives you the option to share your current page on Facebook, Twitter/X or by email. You will need to be logged into your Facebook or Twitter/X account.
My Account
Create a free account to save your bookmarked items and saved searches for later reference. Passwords must be at least six characters long and contain at least one upper case letter and one number. You will be asked to accept the AM Quartex Terms and Conditions when you create your account.
Dark Mode
This button switches the site to a dark mode, with all page elements in black or greyscale.
Finding more of our collections
Library Collections
The Donald Robinson Library is an integral part of Moore Theological College. The Library began with the opening of the College in 1856. Today the Library is one of the largest and most comprehensive theological libraries in the Southern Hemisphere. Its growing collections and services support the academic work of our faculty, visiting scholars, PhD and other students. Donald William Bradley Robinson (1922-2018) was a former Vice Principal of the College, Bishop of Parramatta (1973-1982) and Archbishop of Sydney (1982-1993).
Finding more of our collections
Library Collections
The Donald Robinson Library is an integral part of Moore Theological College. The Library began with the opening of the College in 1856. Today the Library is one of the largest and most comprehensive theological libraries in the Southern Hemisphere. Its growing collections and services support the academic work of our faculty, visiting scholars, PhD and other students. Donald William Bradley Robinson (1922-2018) was a former Vice Principal of the College, Bishop of Parramatta (1973-1982) and Archbishop of Sydney (1982-1993).