|
Need a quick definition or explanation?
Try Credo Reference, a collection of online reference books.
What is a Reference Book?
A reference book is designed to be consulted when trustworthy information is needed, rather than reading a book cover to cover for information. Reference books often consist of a series of entries listed alphabetically or in some other arrangement under headwords or headings. Examples of reference books include almanacs, atlases, bibliographies, biographical sources, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, etc.
Reference Collection Online
Check your facts online with access to dictionaries, encyclopedias, biographical sources, maps, statistics and many more sources at the Reference Collection page. Links are provided to sources available to University at Albany users as well as the general public.
Find a Reference Book by Title
Search Minerva, the University Libraries’ online catalog using “Reference” under Choose a Collection/Format for online and paper reference sources.
Find a Reference Book that Covers Your Topic
Reference Book Collections in the University Libraries
The University Libraries include a set of shelves near the Reference Desk in each library where reference books are shelved. Since many people need to use reference books often, they do not circulate. Maps of the Reference Desk in each library.
Need Help?
|
