I have recently been trying to gather materials for a research paper on Islamic law and ethics, and I originally wanted to explore alcoholism within Islam. However, our libraries only have 2 books on this important topic. Then I decided to shift my focus to Muslim apostasy. Once again, only 2-3 books exist directly on this topic. As a result, my professor has asked that I request the addition of materials on these very vibrant topics (alcoholism and apostasy within Islam) so that future students might not encounter the same problems I have in gathering materials. Thank you for your consideration.
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: You might want to check with the Perkins Library Reference Dept. or over at the Divinity School Library, where they collect material relating to religion. They can help you search pertinent databases, find material buried in books on broader topics, or refer you to subject specialists. If there are any specific books that we don’t have, you can use the “suggest a purchase” form at http://www.lib.duke.edu/colldev/ask4book.htm (available from the library’s web page from the “Request Forms A-Z”).