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Getting Started With Reference Sources
In This Section:
- An introduction to general online reference sources
- How to search for print reference sources in our collection
Reference sources are a good starting point.
These materials can:
- Provide background information
- Get you familiar with terms and keywords and related topics for a particular subject
- Help you choose, broaden, or narrow a research topic
Preus Library has print and online reference sources. The print reference books are located near the Technology Help Desk on the main floor of the library, near the Barry Writing Help Center. Below is a screenshot of how to search the catalog for print reference sources.
General Reference Sources
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
An online collection of over 600 full-text reference works, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and more. - Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
A collection of over 3,000 reference works, covering all disciplines.
Search for a Reference Book
On the Preus Library homepage, click on the Reference tab to search just the reference collection.
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