Types are categories that resources are placed in according to their format, medium, or source.
If you know what kind of resource you're looking for, but aren't sure what subject it will be in, types can help you narrow the list down to a manageable size to browse through. Encyclopedias Expeditions and Historical Sites Finding Aids to Manuscripts and Archives Fun Things Government Resources Government Resources, California Government Resources, International Government Resources, San Diego Government Resources, United States Grants and Scholarships Jobs Libraries, Museums, etc. Audio Sound files. See also Research Guides, Pathfinders and Tutorials. Book Databases Databases for locating printed and electronic books.