Jennifer Stevenson edited and updated this guide through 2025.
Need to select a research topic or find background information?
The Reference Collection includes a variety of different sources, such as: subject-focused encyclopedias, handbooks, almanacs, maps/atlases, statistical compendiums, dictionaries, and more. Look here to find introductory articles on subject-related topics. The broad perspective offered by such articles often proves helpful for narrowing research topics before pursuing more in-depth information.
This guide provides some recommendations for encyclopedias and other reference resources that might provide helpful information relating to your topic.
Electronic Resource 2010
Electronic Resource 2020
Main Collection 2006
Electronic Resource 2016
Electronic Resource 2017
Reference Collection (Second Floor)
Electronic Resource 2009
Reference Collection (Second Floor) 2009
Electronic Resource 2020
Main Collection 2007
Electronic resource.
v.59 (2004) - v.143 (2013)
Electronic Resource 2008
Electronic Resource 2009
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