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Reference Resources

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Encyclopedia Britannica Online (Current)
Authoritative, detailed encyclopedia articles more...
Gale Virtual Reference Library (1999-Present)
More than twenty reference books and encyclopedias more...
Oxford Reference Online (Varies)
Definitions & brief reference articles from on many subjects more...

Additional Resources

Auto Repair Reference Center (1954-Present)
Automobile repair information. more...
Biography and Genealogy Master Index (1975-present)
Citations to biographical dictionaries & other sources. Not full text. more...
Biography Resource Center (varies)
Biographies on people. more...
Birds of North America Online (Varies)
Detailed information on U.S. and Canadian birds. more...
Books in Print (current)
Books available for purchase more...
Choice Reviews (1988-Present)
Academic book reviews more...
CQ Electronic Library (1972-Present)
U.S. politics, history, public policy, and current affairs more...
Europa World Plus
To locate detailed country information more...
Foundation Directory Online (In Library only) (Varies)
Largest U.S. Foundations and Grants more...
Gale Literary Databases (1962-Present)
Full text biographical sketches, lists of works, and reprints of critical essays from published sources. more...
General Reference Center Gold (1980-Present)
Articles in popular magazines and reference books more...
Grangers World of Poetry (Varies)
Poems in collections and full-text more...
Opposing Viewpoints (1983-Present)
Multiple views on popular social issues and other topics more...
Oxford English Dictionary (Current)
Definitions, etymology, and usage of English-language words more...
Oxford Music Online (Formerly Grove Music)
Definitions and extensive articles about music and musicians more...
Testing & Education Reference Center (Current)
Colleges, graduate programs, financial aid, practice tests, & test guidebooks more...
UlrichsWeb (Current)
Enter one line description giving reason for use more...
WorldCat (1200-Present)
In-print and out-of-print books available for interlibary loan. more...

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