This multi-volume set will identify the proper Library of Congress subject headings that are used to describe your topic. Sets are available in all libraries on campus. In Strozier Library there are two sets available on top of the Index Tables. Instead of guessing about what words to look under, you can select all the appropriate subject headings from LCSH . Dictionaries and encyclopedias are the best sources to go to first when doing research, especially if your research is on a topic which is unfamiliar to you.
Dictionaries provide definitions of terms and concepts.
Encyclopedias provide an overview of a topic and may contain references for further reading. Encyclopedias are in the second row of the Reference Stacks. Webster's Third International Dictionary of the English Language is located on dictionary stands thoughout the library. The Encarta World English Dictionary can be found on the dictionary stand in the Business Alcove. A number of specialized dictionaries and encyclopedias exist in education, business, social sciences, law, etc., as well as very specialized ones on various topics.