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Vytautas Magnus University Virtual Library is an integral search system that allows searching in the University Library Catalogue, VMU Science Management System (VMU CRIS), Subscribed Databases and global academic open access resources.
 Research Assistant VL |
Research Assistant – an AI tool in the VMU virtual library. It responds to user queries by analyzing sources indexed in the virtual library and provides them with citations indicating the source of each part of the response. |
An AI language model that generates human-like responses to queries. It can be used to create teaching materials, personalize the learning process and develop students critical thinking skills. The free version has limitations (e.g., limited DALL-E – a model for translating text into images – functions), while the paid version provides access to the latest and more powerful models (e.g., GPT-5 Pro) and faster response generation. |
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An AI research assistant that helps review literature and academic works, systematize data, automate article selection and extract data. The free version offers unlimited searches, summaries and reports (up to 4 documents at a time), while in the paid "Plus" / "Pro" versions, the number of abstracts increases to 8 documents at a time and unlimited export of data tables to CSV/BIB/RIS formats, more detailed document previews and notifications with the latest information on research in the selected field are also provided. |
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 Gemini |
An AI language model that generates human-like responses to queries. "Deep Research" allows you to browse websites, analyze information and create detailed reports, while "Gemini Live" allows you to create learning plans, topic summaries and practice presentations. The paid versions, "Google AI Pro" and "Google AI Ultra", provide access to the more powerful "2.5 Pro" model, more accurate and faster "Deep Research", video generation with "Veo 3" and more options with the "NotebookLM" research and writing assistant. |
 Keenious |
An AI academic research tool designed to help students and researchers find scientific literature. It analyzes the uploaded document and, using interdisciplinary methods, recommends similar or related scientific articles. Provides access to more than 250 million academic works. The free version provides access to all search results and unlimited chats, while the paid version provides full access with a university or organization license (access for students/employees, interface with library resources, training and webinars offered). |
A tool for scientific literature research. Creates a visual map of academic literature, finds related sources on a selected topic from more than 270 million resources. The free version provides access to basic search, up to 20 queries and 2 visual maps, while the paid "Pro" and "Teams" versions offer advanced search and an unlimited number of articles and visual maps to analyze. |
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 Perplexity |
AI search engine and chatbot. Provides links to sources used for the answer and related thematic questions. The free version offers basic search, limited "Pro" and file upload features (up to 3 files per day), while the paid version provides access to more powerful AI models, unlimited visual generation, file uploads and analysis. |
 Research Rabbit |
AI tool for academic research and literature reviews. Categorizes academic works into thematic sections (collections), creates an interactive visual map based on the selected topic and shows citation tendencies for academic works. All available features are free of charge. |
 SciSpace |
AI assistant that helps manage, write and publish academic works, analyze and visualize data and create websites or presentations. The free version offers up to 30 query views, 5 bibliography downloads, suggestions and integrated spell checking, while the paid versions, "Researcher" and "Teams", offer unlimited queries and downloads, security and faster support. |
An AI platform that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles using smart citations. Evaluates the reliability and impact of scientific articles, discovers important and contradictory evidence, improves research results. The free version offers a DI assistant function, full-text search, citation reports, while the paid version provides full access with a university or organization license (more powerful DI models and their capabilities, data export and analysis, higher security and confidentiality levels). |
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 Semantic Scholar |
An AI academic research search engine that uses machine learning to identify connections, relevance and key findings in scientific articles. All available features are free of charge. |
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Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO)
Multi-disciplinary database including religion, theology, spirituality, philosophy.
Cambridge Core
Database on humanities and social sciences including ethics, philosophy, religion, history of philosophy and religion, theology.
De Gruyter eBooks
eBooks on humanities including religion, philosophy. List of eBooks
Ebook Central (Academic Complete)
Multi-disciplinary database including theology, religion, philosophy, history and sociology of religion, other multi-disciplinary topics.
EBSCO eBook Academic Collection
Multi-disciplinary database including ethics, religion, philosophy, ontology, phenomenology, metaphysics.
JSTOR
Multi-disciplinary database including ethics, philosophy, religion, theology. Subscribed “Arts & Sciences I, II, III, IV” collections.
Lituanistika
International research database providing bibliographic records, abstracts and full-text documents in humanities and social sciences about the past and present of the Lithuanian state, society, culture, nation and language. Topics include theology, religions, philosophy, mythology.
MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO)
Multi-disciplinary database including theology, religions, philosophy, ethics. Photographs and maps are also available.
Online Books Page
Multi-disciplinary database with access to more than 3 million open access e-books. Topics include philosophy, religion.
Oxford Journals Collection
Multi-disciplinary database including theology, religions, philosophy, bioethics. List of 280 subscribed journals.
Project MUSE
Database on humanities and social sciences, including ethics, philosophy, bioethics, anthropology, religion, theology, Christianity, Catholic studies, Church history, evangelization.
ScienceDirect
Multi-disciplinary database including religion, theology, anthropology, ethics, bioethics. Some resources are open access.
SpringerLink
Multi-disciplinary database including ethics, philosophy, religion, theology, bioethics. Subscribed till 31 December, 2007, access is provided to licenced content.
Taylor & Francis
Multi-disciplinary including philosophy, religion. Until 2020 October 31 access to more than 2,000 electronic books is granted.
Multi-disciplinary database including religion, theology, spirituality, philosophy.
Cambridge Core
Database on humanities and social sciences including ethics, philosophy, religion, history of philosophy and religion, theology.
De Gruyter eBooks
eBooks on humanities including religion, philosophy. List of eBooks
Ebook Central (Academic Complete)
Multi-disciplinary database including theology, religion, philosophy, history and sociology of religion, other multi-disciplinary topics.
EBSCO eBook Academic Collection
Multi-disciplinary database including ethics, religion, philosophy, ontology, phenomenology, metaphysics.
JSTOR
Multi-disciplinary database including ethics, philosophy, religion, theology. Subscribed “Arts & Sciences I, II, III, IV” collections.
Lituanistika
International research database providing bibliographic records, abstracts and full-text documents in humanities and social sciences about the past and present of the Lithuanian state, society, culture, nation and language. Topics include theology, religions, philosophy, mythology.
MasterFILE Premier (EBSCO)
Multi-disciplinary database including theology, religions, philosophy, ethics. Photographs and maps are also available.
Online Books Page
Multi-disciplinary database with access to more than 3 million open access e-books. Topics include philosophy, religion.
Oxford Journals Collection
Multi-disciplinary database including theology, religions, philosophy, bioethics. List of 280 subscribed journals.
Project MUSE
Database on humanities and social sciences, including ethics, philosophy, bioethics, anthropology, religion, theology, Christianity, Catholic studies, Church history, evangelization.
ScienceDirect
Multi-disciplinary database including religion, theology, anthropology, ethics, bioethics. Some resources are open access.
SpringerLink
Multi-disciplinary database including ethics, philosophy, religion, theology, bioethics. Subscribed till 31 December, 2007, access is provided to licenced content.
Taylor & Francis
Multi-disciplinary including philosophy, religion. Until 2020 October 31 access to more than 2,000 electronic books is granted.
Collectanea theologica : kwartalnik teologow polskich
Rassegna di teologia
Louvain studies : a quarterly review of the Faculty of Theology and religious Studies KU Leuven
Vita e pensiero
Soter
Scientific journal for research on humanities, social and other sciences. Topics include theology, philosophy, Christian culture and religious studies, Christian pedagogy and psychology. Source publications, critical translations of Christian texts, peer-reviews and chronicles are published as well.
Rassegna di teologia
Louvain studies : a quarterly review of the Faculty of Theology and religious Studies KU Leuven
Vita e pensiero
Soter
Scientific journal for research on humanities, social and other sciences. Topics include theology, philosophy, Christian culture and religious studies, Christian pedagogy and psychology. Source publications, critical translations of Christian texts, peer-reviews and chronicles are published as well.
A Dictionary of Asian Mythology
This dictionary covers stories of the revered deities, sacred places, key events and epics, and recurring themes and traditions of Asian mythology.
Cambridge Dictionary
Online dictionary and thesaurus for English language learners. Many synonyms in English, including on theology, religion, spirituality, ethics.
Central and Eastern European Online Library (CEEOL)
Leading provider of academic e-journals and e-books in humanities and social sciences, including Christian theology and religion, comparative religious studies, history of religion, Islamic studies, religion and science, sociology of religion, philosophy. Registration required. Some resources are full text.
Cogprints
Archive of articles covering various topics, including philosophy.
Electronic Journals Library
The library of e-journals prepared by Regensburg University (Germany) Library. Topics include theology, history of religion, philosophy, bioethics.
Encyclopaedia Mythica
Online encyclopaedia on mythology, folklore and religion with 11,412 articles.
ePaveldas: Bibliotekos – muziejai – archyvai
The Virtual Electronic Heritage System (VEPS) it is an enormous wealth of digital objects, created by the Lithuanian cultural heritage digitization, digital preservation and access strategy. VEPS portal for all who are interested in provides quick and convenient access to 3.5 million of works of art, books, newspapers, manuscripts, maps, sound recordings. All this together creates a unique, rich and vivid panorama of Lithuanian cultural heritage. Topics include religious press, the old documents of ecclesiastical institutions.
Europeana
A digital library providing access to books, newspapers, film excerpts, maps, photographs and other documents from national libraries, archives and museums in European countries. Copyright and/or related rights to the object apply. Topics include Christian theology, religions, philosophy.
HathiTrust Digital Library
Collection of digitized books from libraries around the world. Topics include theology, religions, religion and science, history of religion, mythology.
National Bibliographic Data Bank
Data Bank providing information on documents published in Lithuania and Lithuania-related documents.
The Oxford Text Archive
Archive develops, collects, catalogues and preserves electronic resources in 25 languages for use in higher education, in research, teaching and learning. For access to some resources permission is needed. Topics include theology, religion, philosophy.
Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy
Online encyclopaedia of philosophy with 1,600 entries.
World Digital Library
Books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, journals, prints and photographs, sound recordings, and films. Topics include theology, religion, mythology, philosophy.
WWW Virtual Library
The oldest catalogue of the Web, started by Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of HTML and of the Web itself in 1991. Topics include Buddhism.
This dictionary covers stories of the revered deities, sacred places, key events and epics, and recurring themes and traditions of Asian mythology.
Cambridge Dictionary
Online dictionary and thesaurus for English language learners. Many synonyms in English, including on theology, religion, spirituality, ethics.
Central and Eastern European Online Library (CEEOL)
Leading provider of academic e-journals and e-books in humanities and social sciences, including Christian theology and religion, comparative religious studies, history of religion, Islamic studies, religion and science, sociology of religion, philosophy. Registration required. Some resources are full text.
Cogprints
Archive of articles covering various topics, including philosophy.
Electronic Journals Library
The library of e-journals prepared by Regensburg University (Germany) Library. Topics include theology, history of religion, philosophy, bioethics.
Encyclopaedia Mythica
Online encyclopaedia on mythology, folklore and religion with 11,412 articles.
ePaveldas: Bibliotekos – muziejai – archyvai
The Virtual Electronic Heritage System (VEPS) it is an enormous wealth of digital objects, created by the Lithuanian cultural heritage digitization, digital preservation and access strategy. VEPS portal for all who are interested in provides quick and convenient access to 3.5 million of works of art, books, newspapers, manuscripts, maps, sound recordings. All this together creates a unique, rich and vivid panorama of Lithuanian cultural heritage. Topics include religious press, the old documents of ecclesiastical institutions.
Europeana
A digital library providing access to books, newspapers, film excerpts, maps, photographs and other documents from national libraries, archives and museums in European countries. Copyright and/or related rights to the object apply. Topics include Christian theology, religions, philosophy.
HathiTrust Digital Library
Collection of digitized books from libraries around the world. Topics include theology, religions, religion and science, history of religion, mythology.
National Bibliographic Data Bank
Data Bank providing information on documents published in Lithuania and Lithuania-related documents.
The Oxford Text Archive
Archive develops, collects, catalogues and preserves electronic resources in 25 languages for use in higher education, in research, teaching and learning. For access to some resources permission is needed. Topics include theology, religion, philosophy.
Stanford Encyclopaedia of Philosophy
Online encyclopaedia of philosophy with 1,600 entries.
World Digital Library
Books, manuscripts, maps, newspapers, journals, prints and photographs, sound recordings, and films. Topics include theology, religion, mythology, philosophy.
WWW Virtual Library
The oldest catalogue of the Web, started by Tim Berners-Lee, the creator of HTML and of the Web itself in 1991. Topics include Buddhism.
Academic info
A subject-oriented search engine that provides resources and links to a variety of disciplines. Topics include religion, spirituality, Christianity, philosophy, mythology, anthropology.
Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)
Catalogue containing full-text e-books from academic publishers, among which Vytautas Magnus University Press as well. Topics include Christian theology and religion, various religions, history of religion, philosophy.
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed multi-disciplinary journals. Topics include Christian theology (practical, moral, doctrinal), religions, mythology, history of religion, philosophy.
Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR)
Quality-assured global directory of academic repositories. Access may be restricted by cache settings, such as those available on the intranet.
FreeFullPDF
Open access scholarly search engine. Topics include theology, religion, history of religion, religious education, philosophy.
Google Scholar
Search engine providing search across many disciplines and sources: articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other websites. Topics include theology, religion, mythology, bioethics, religious education. Some resources are full text.
The Lithuanian Academic Electronic Library (eLABa)
Scientific publications, dissertations and final theses of Lithuanian scientific institutions. Some of the works have an embargo period.
Microsoft Academic Search
Semantic search engine using machine learning, semantic inference and knowledge discovery; it provides trends, graphs and maps for your academic research; usually abstracts are available. Topics include religion studies, Christianity, Christian theology, philosophy, religious education, bioethics, ethics, anthropology.
ScienceResearch.com
Deep web search engine. Topics include theology, religion, religious education, bioethics, philosophy, mythology.
A subject-oriented search engine that provides resources and links to a variety of disciplines. Topics include religion, spirituality, Christianity, philosophy, mythology, anthropology.
Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)
Catalogue containing full-text e-books from academic publishers, among which Vytautas Magnus University Press as well. Topics include Christian theology and religion, various religions, history of religion, philosophy.
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
Directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed multi-disciplinary journals. Topics include Christian theology (practical, moral, doctrinal), religions, mythology, history of religion, philosophy.
Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR)
Quality-assured global directory of academic repositories. Access may be restricted by cache settings, such as those available on the intranet.
FreeFullPDF
Open access scholarly search engine. Topics include theology, religion, history of religion, religious education, philosophy.
Google Scholar
Search engine providing search across many disciplines and sources: articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other websites. Topics include theology, religion, mythology, bioethics, religious education. Some resources are full text.
The Lithuanian Academic Electronic Library (eLABa)
Scientific publications, dissertations and final theses of Lithuanian scientific institutions. Some of the works have an embargo period.
Microsoft Academic Search
Semantic search engine using machine learning, semantic inference and knowledge discovery; it provides trends, graphs and maps for your academic research; usually abstracts are available. Topics include religion studies, Christianity, Christian theology, philosophy, religious education, bioethics, ethics, anthropology.
ScienceResearch.com
Deep web search engine. Topics include theology, religion, religious education, bioethics, philosophy, mythology.
Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catechism is a concise but comprehensive presentation of the truths of the Christian faith based on the Bible and the tradition of the Church. It is a catechism of all Catholic doctrine of faith and morality.
Church Heritage Museum
The website of the museum publishes educational films, lecture recordings, scientific articles, presents museum publications, etc.
The Chronicle of the Catholic Church in Lithuania
The underground publication published in Lithuania in 1972–1989. It wrote about the persecution and discrimination of Catholics in Lithuania, the life of believers in other Soviet republics, and informed the world community about the real situation of the Church and the faithful in Lithuania. The Chronicle has been translated into English, Spanish and other languages and distributed in many Catholic countries.
Documents of the Second Vatican Council
Constitutions, declarations, decrees.
EWTN, Global Catholic Network
The world’s largest Catholic media network gives trusted, relevant news coverage on television and radio on events that matter around the world, along with documentaries and articles online and in print that educate, entertain, and explore the beauty and teaching of the Catholic faith. Bible, daily readings, teachings, devotions, documents and more.
My Catholic Life! Bible
Four translations of the Bible all approved for Catholic use and among the most used translations, also daily reflections, Q&A, online books, prayers and more.
Press Office of the Holy See
Daily Bulletin of the Holy See Press Office, information about the consistories of cardinals, apostolic voyages of the Holy Father.
Radio Maria in the World
Radio Maria broadcasts Mass, prayers and various programs (on Christian spirituality, knowledge of the faith, also conversations, reflections of Scripture, for young people, informational, etc.). Since 2005, Lithuanian Radio Maria has also been a member of the World Family of Radio Maria.
The Catechism is a concise but comprehensive presentation of the truths of the Christian faith based on the Bible and the tradition of the Church. It is a catechism of all Catholic doctrine of faith and morality.
Church Heritage Museum
The website of the museum publishes educational films, lecture recordings, scientific articles, presents museum publications, etc.
The Chronicle of the Catholic Church in Lithuania
The underground publication published in Lithuania in 1972–1989. It wrote about the persecution and discrimination of Catholics in Lithuania, the life of believers in other Soviet republics, and informed the world community about the real situation of the Church and the faithful in Lithuania. The Chronicle has been translated into English, Spanish and other languages and distributed in many Catholic countries.
Documents of the Second Vatican Council
Constitutions, declarations, decrees.
EWTN, Global Catholic Network
The world’s largest Catholic media network gives trusted, relevant news coverage on television and radio on events that matter around the world, along with documentaries and articles online and in print that educate, entertain, and explore the beauty and teaching of the Catholic faith. Bible, daily readings, teachings, devotions, documents and more.
My Catholic Life! Bible
Four translations of the Bible all approved for Catholic use and among the most used translations, also daily reflections, Q&A, online books, prayers and more.
Press Office of the Holy See
Daily Bulletin of the Holy See Press Office, information about the consistories of cardinals, apostolic voyages of the Holy Father.
Radio Maria in the World
Radio Maria broadcasts Mass, prayers and various programs (on Christian spirituality, knowledge of the faith, also conversations, reflections of Scripture, for young people, informational, etc.). Since 2005, Lithuanian Radio Maria has also been a member of the World Family of Radio Maria.