Britannica Online is an excellent source for background information. Although research should not rely on encyclopedia articles, articles from both general and specialized encyclopedias can help getting started and clarifying ideas. They may be especially helpful as resources in a public education campaign.
Some articles have citations to further readings that are useful.
For recent updates on articles, see the titles which reference the annual Book of the Year . The CD-ROM is available from the Reference Desk. Search the FLC Catalog for materials located in Reed Library. You can search by author, title, subject, or keyword. For instructions, consult the instruction webpage Guide to the FLC Library Catalog .