Back To Top Biographical sources Biographical sources in the Reference Collection contain information about important or well-known individuals. If currency is important to you, only check recent bibliographies. Back To Top Dictionaries Dictionaries are books which contain lists of words in alphabetical order, and give the meanings and etymology of each word. Back To Top Directories Directories provide contact information about individuals, organizations, concerns, and professions. An encyclopedia provides general information about a subject including a definition, description, background, and bibliographic references.
Most encyclopedias contain many short articles in alphabetical order.
Each article is written by a specialist in the field, and gives a comprehensive introduction on the subject. Back To Top Handbooks Handbooks provide important information on a specific topics. Statistical sources provide compilations of statistical data pertaining to a given geographical area or subject area. A yearbook is annual compilation of data organized by field, geographical region, or institution.