This guide is intended to serve as a starting point for researching general information on education using both print and electronic resources available through the University at Albany Libraries. The prefix REF before the call number of a book indicates that it is shelved in the Reference Area on the main floor. In the case of some serial publications, only the most recent edition is shelved in the Reference Area; older editions are shelved in the general stacks. These books are labeled "Latest Issue Shelved in REF." If the call number ends with WWW, the book is an electronic resource. Most education materials will have call numbers that begin with the letter "L;" those books are shelved on the third floor, northeast.

Subjects for books in the University at Albany Libraries are based on Library of Congress (LC) Subject headings. The subject headings function like a thesaurus, allowing you to find the relevant materials about a specific topic with greater precision than keywords. They are especially helpful for searching library online catalogs. Examples of LC subject headings for various education topics are listed below. All of the following entries are linked to the search results on the University at Albany Libraries' online catalog, Minerva. If you need help in finding appropriate subject headings for your research, please consult a reference librarian or use the Library of Congress Subject Headings (REF Z695 U4752X 2002) located near the Reference Desk area.

Call numbers are assigned to each book or journal. They arrange books and journals on the shelves in broad subject categories. The University at Albany Libraries use the Library of Congress classification scheme. This call number system uses the combination of letters and numeric numbers. The letters represent the subject, and "L" is the call number classification for Education. You might also find education related material in other call number ranges, such as BF and P. The following entries are some examples. For a complete listing of LC call numbers, please visit the Library of Congress Classification Outline.

Indexes and abstracts are useful for finding journal articles, conference papers, government documents, and other types of publications, such as ERIC documents. The section below includes indexes in both print and electronic format.

Education: General

• Education Index. New York: Wilson, 1929+. Monthly except July and August; annual cumulations. Library has 1929+.
  REF L 11 Z999 E38 [v.]
            Primarily a periodical index, it draws from more than 400 English language journals, including some not indexed elsewhere. Some yearbooks and monographs are also covered. Authors and subjects are arranged in one alphabet in the main section. Following the main body is a separate listing of book reviews.
• ERIC - Educational Resources Information Center
            Updating of the ERIC database ceased during 2003 and was resumed in mid-2005 with a small number of entries dated 2004 and 2005. In order to retrieve additional references to journal articles from the years 2003 - 2005, it is necessary to supplement an ERIC search with a search of Education Full Text and other databases, such as the multidisciplinary databases linked below. At present, the ERIC Web site is the only version of ERIC that includes references to articles published in 2005.
  The ERIC database consists of two files:
  
  1. Journal articles (1969+). Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE). CIJE indexed articles from a large number of journals in Education and related fields until 2003. For references to articles from recent years (2003 - 2005), use Education Full Text and other databases in addition to ERIC. See suggested databases below.
  
  2. ERIC Documents (1966+). Resources in Education (RIE). Announces and summarizes research reports, bibliographies, speeches, syllabi, glossaries, conference papers, and various other types of publications.
• ERIC [via EBSCO].    (1966+ )
            A database that provides indexing and abstracting services and full text articles from more than 380 of the journals indexed by ERIC. Offers keyword searching at the basic and advanced levels and subject searching using the thesaurus. Click on Linked Full Text to retrieve the full article. If "Check SFX for availability" appears in the record, the entire text of the article may be available from another subscribed database. To find out or retrieve the article, click on that message. When the message "Full text from ERIC" appears in the record, the item is an ERIC document. If you want to see the full text of the ERIC document, click on "Full text from ERIC."
• Education Full Text.    (1983+ Selected full text; coverage varies by journal) (1994+ Abstracts) (1995+ books)
           Select Advanced Search or Basic Search. Indexes approximately 500 titles, of which 266 offer full text retrieval online for selected years. Allows users to limit their searches in various ways, e.g. by document type, by publication year (or a span of years), to peer-reviewed journals, or to full text sources.
• Education Research Complete.   (Most mid-1990s+ ; some content back to 1930s. Selected full-text, coverage varies by journal)
            Bibliographic and full-text database which provides indexing and abstracts for more than 1,500 journals, as well as full text for more than 750 journals, 100+ books and monographs, and numerous education-related conference papers. Topics covered include all levels of education from early childhood to higher education, and many educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education, and testing. It also touches upon areas of curriculum instruction as well as administration, policy, funding, and related social issues.
• Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts: LLBA. (1973+ )
            Covers international literature in all aspects of the study of language (including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics) and linguistics (including descriptive, historical, comparative, theoretical and geographical linguistics). Some relevant subjects covered are "Learning Disabilities," "TESOL", and "Special Education."
• OECD iLibrary.
            Full-text books, reports, annuals, working papers, loose-leaf binders, periodicals and databases containing research on social and policy issues, as well as statistical information.
• PsycINFO with links to PsycARTICLES.    (Abstract: 1887+ ; Full Text through PsycARTICLES 1894+ )
             PsycINFO includes abstracts of journal articles, dissertations, and book chapters. Links to full-text articles from journals published by the American Psychological Association, the APA Educational Publishing Foundation, the Canadian Psychological Association, and Hogrefe Publishing Group through PsycARTICLES. Useful for research topics on school psychology, counseling, multicultural education, and more. Uses vocabulary from Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms REF Z 695.1 P7 T54x [yr.] for subject searching.
  

To locate journals in print, microform, and electronic formats in the University at Albany Libraries, go to Libraries' Home Page. From the center column, click on Journals , then type the title of the journal in the search box. If the library has the journal in print or in microform, the record showing the call number will be displayed.

National Center for Education Statistics publications are available online through the Website of the National Center for Education Statistics  (NCES). For additional online statistical resources related to Education, go to the Internet Resources in the Education Research Guides. Then select "Statistical Sources" under General Resources.

The online catalog may be used to find statistical sources under subject headings such as "Education - Statistics" or "Education, Higher - Statistics." The Library of Congress Subject Headings REF Z U4752x [v.] or a reference librarian may be consulted for more specific subject headings. For access to more electronic sources of statistics, select "Reference Collection" from the Libraries' Home Page menu, then "Statistical Sources."

• Annual Educational Summary, [yr.]. Albany: The University of the State of New York, 1959/60+. Annual. Library has 1959/60+.
  REF L 182 G5 N528 [yr.]
            Tabular statistical and financial data on New York's public and private institutions of education. Details for individual school districts are found in the appendix. An additional source of Education Statistics for New York State is available online New York State Education Department (NYSED). The Web site of the NYSED includes Internet links, reports, and much more.
• The Condition of Education, [yr.]. National Center for Education Statistics.Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1975+. Annual. Library has 1980+. Shelved in Government Publications Area.
  J 85 Ed 1. 109:.
            Gives data on education from elementary through postsecondary levels. In addition to tables and graphs, there is narrative material which presents overviews. A glossary and a subject index are provided. Before the existence of the Department of Education (1980) the SuDocs (call) number was HE 19.314:[yr./pt.].
• Digest of Education Statistics. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1962+. Annual (except 1977-78, 1983-84, and 1985-86, when it was biennial). Library has 1963+. Shelved in Government Publications Area.
  J 85 Ed 1. 113:
  Also available online
             The main source of statistical data on American education from pre-kindergarten through graduate school. Although it emphasizes the most recent information, some retrospective data are given for purposes of comparison and historical perspective. A detailed table of contents and subject index are provided. From 1974-79 the SuDocs (call) number was J 85 He 19.315: [yr.]; earlier years had other SuDocs numbers. Digest of Education Statistics supersedes Biennial Survey of Education LA 209 A37.
• American Statistics Index. Washington, DC: Congressional Information Service, 1973+. Monthly. Library has 1973+. Latest volume is shelved in Reference; earlier volumes and its accompanying nondepository fiche are located in the Periodicals room.
  REF HA 195 Z999 A85X [v.]
            "A comprehensive guide and index to the statistical publications of the U.S. Government."
• Index to International Statistics. Washington, DC: Congressional Information Service, 1983+. Monthly; quarterly and annual cumulations. Library has 1983+. Latest volume is shelved in Reference; earlier volumes and its accompanying nondepository fiche are located in the Periodicals room.
  REF HA 154 I53x [v.]
             Consists of two companion volumes: Index and Abstracts. The index volume provides access by subjects, names, and geographic areas as well as age, country, and sex. Among the subject headings used are education, educational tests, school dropouts, scientific education, textbooks, and higher education. The abstract volume includes citations with abstracts, a detailed table of contents, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, and an issuing source address list.
• New York State Statistical Yearbook, [yr.]. Albany: New York State Division of the Budget, Office of Statistical Coordination, 1967+. Annual. Library has 1967+.
  REF HA 544 A2 [yr.]
            Includes current and retrospective data listed under department names. The section on education includes demographic and economic information. The appendix gives a description of State Education Department statistical services and publications. A subject index is provided.
• Projections of Education Statistics to [yrs]. National Center for Education Statistics. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office. Annual. Shelved in Government Publications Area.
  Online/ J 85 Ed 1. 120: [yr.]
            Provides projections for the coming ten year period based on trends of the past ten years. Covers elementary, secondary, and higher education. Includes demographic and financial data.
• Statistical Abstract of the United States: [yr.]. United States Bureau of the Census. Washington: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1878+. Annual. Library has 1878+. Latest issue shelved in Ready Reference.
  REF HA 202 [yr.]
  Also available online.
            A special section on Education presents data primarily concerning formal education as a whole. Principal sources of information are the decennial census of population, the Current Population Survey, and periodic surveys conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics. Includes appendixes and index. An additional copy may be found in Government Publications GOVDOC REF J85 C3 134:.
• Statistics Sources. Eds. Paul Wasserman and Joanne Pastar. Detroit: Gale, 1962+. Latest two years are retained. Latest issue shelved in Ready Reference.
  REF Ready Ref Z 7551 S84 [yr.][v.]
            Annotated list of principal statistics sources, such as the Digest of Education Statistics. Alphabetical subject index uses subject headings such as, "Education," "Schools," "Teachers," and names of countries.

• Directory of Unpublished Experimental Mental Measures. Bert A. Goldman and John L. Saunders. New York: American Psychological Association, 1996. 7 vols. in 4.
  REF BF 431 G625 1996 [v.]
           Reprint of the original 1974, 1978, and 1985 publications. Lists non-standardized, experimental testing instruments used by researchers in Education, Psychology, and Sociology. Information for each test includes name of test, purpose, number of items, author, source of information, and related research. Tests are arranged in subject categories, such as achievement, aptitude, and personality. Volume 2 has a cumulated index.
• ETS Test Collection Catalog. Comp. Test Collection, Educational Testing Service. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1986+.
  REF LB 3051 E79 [yr.] [v.]
             Achievement tests and measurement devices covering kindergarten through adult levels. Each entry gives test title, author, availability, source, age or grade level, descriptors, and abstracts. Includes publication date, subtests, number of test items, and generally, time required to complete test. Provides subject, author, and title indexes.
• Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print.   (1985+ ; Full-text)
            Mental Measurements Yearbook includes descriptive information and edited review(s) of tests. Tests in Print is a bibliography of commerically available tests currently in print in the English language. Information provided includes test purpose, test publisher, in-print stutus, price, test acronym, intended test population, administration times, publication date(s), and test author(s).
• The ... Mental Measurements Yearbook. Highland Park, N.J. : The Mental Measurements Yearbook, 1941+.
  REF LB 1131 Z9 B8
  How to use Mental Measurements Yearbook available online.
             Originally edited by Oscar Krisen Buros, the Mental Measurements Yearbook has been published irregularly since 1938. Editor(s) and publishers have varied among editions. Extensive material and reviews are given for many kinds of tests. The tests and reviews are arranged alphabetically by title; various indexes (titles, acronyms, subjects, names, and scores) provide additional points of access. Also includes a list of tests to be reviewed in the 15th edition. Portions of the earlier editions have been published separately; the library has the following: English Tests and Reviews REF LB 1131 Z9 B8 [yr.][v.], Foreign Language Tests and Reviews REF P 53 F6, Intelligence Tests and Reviews REF LB 1131 Z999 I58x 1975, Mathematics Tests and Reviews REF QA 43 Z999 M38x 1975, Personality Tests and Reviews REF BF 698 B87x, Reading Tests and Reviews REF LB 1050 B87, Science Tests and Reviews REF Q 182 S36, Vocational Tests and Reviews REF HF 5381.7 V58, and Buros Desk Reference: Psychological Assessment in the Schools LB 3051 B87x 1994.
• Testing & Education Reference Center.   (Full-text; updated monthly)
            Includes current information on colleges and universities; scholarships and financial aid; eBooks on test preparation (such as Preparation for the PRAXIS I: PPST Exam and Preparation for the Praxis II Exam); preparatory online entrance tests and study aids.
• Intelligence Test Desk Reference (ITDR): Gf-Gc Cross-Battery Assessment. Kevin S. McGrew and Dawn P. Flanagan. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1998.
  REF BF 431 M3514 1998
           Consists of three parts. Part I discusses the theories of intelligence and explains the Gf-Gc cross-battery approach which allows measurement of a wider range of cognitive abilities than a single battery can measure. Part II provides technical test information for all the major intelligence batteries. Part III defines and operationalizes the Gf-Gc cross-battery approach to intellectual assessment and interpretation. Includes appendixes, references, and an index. Library has 1st - 14th eds.
• Test Critiques. Eds. Daniel J. Keyser and Richard C. Sweetland. Kansas City, MO: Test Corporation of America, 1984+. Irregular. Library has 1984+.
  REF BF 176 T419 [yr.] [v.]
            In addition to critiques, other information is provided, such as description of test, developmental background, use, scoring, and validity. From Volume 3 forward, each volume includes a cumulated subject index for that volume and those preceding it.
• Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education, and Business. Ed. Taddy Maddox. 4th ed. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed, 1997.
  REF BF 176 T43 1997
             In a subject arrangement, Education is broken down into topics such as achievement, ESL and bilingual education, speech and language, special education, and visual processing. Includes multiple indexes to aid the user. Entries describe the tests, but do not provide critical reviews. Various useful indexes and appendixes are included. The library also has the first edition: Tests: A Comprehensive Reference for Assessments in Psychology, Education, and Business, Richard C. Sweetland and Daniel J. Keyser, editors REF BF 176 T43 1983, its supplement REF BF 176 T43 1983 sup., and the 2nd edition REF BF 176 T43 1986.
• Tests and Measurements in Child Development: A Handbook. Orval G. Johnson. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1971.
  REF BF 722 J64
            Covers ages 0-12. Describes some 300 testing instruments issued from 1956 to 1965 categorized by characteristics being measured. Information given for each test includes: title, author, age range for which it is intended, variable being measured, type of measure, source from which measure can be obtained, description of measure including sample items, reliability, validity, and a bibliography. Provides author, measure, subject, and general indexes.
• Tests and Measurements in Child Development: Handbook II. Orval C. Johnson. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1976. 2 vols.
  REF BF 722 J643 [v.]
            Includes about 900 tests issued between 1966 and 1974 as described in journal articles and other sources. Age span: 0-18. Information for each test is similar to that given in the 1971 volume (see previous entry). Offers subject, author, and measure indexes.
• Tests in Education; A Book of Critical Reviews. Philip Levy and Harvey Goldstein. London; Orlando: Academic Press, 1984.
  REF LB 3060.37 L485x 1984
            Intended to provide better coverage of British tests than is available in Mental Measurements Yearbook. The test reviews are arranged alphabetically by title within categories such as "language" or "mathematics." A test name index, glossary, and list of publishers are appended.
• Tests in Print. Ed. Oscar Krisen Buros. Highland Park, NJ: Gryphon Press, 1961+. Irregular.
  REF LB 1131.5 B8
  How to use Tests in Print available online.
            Intended as a subject index to the Mental Measurements Yearbook series. Tests are arranged in subject categories with title and name indexes and cross-references to the yearbooks. The library also owns the later editions: Tests in Print II: An Index to Tests, Test Reviews, and Literature on Specific Tests REF LB 1131.5 B8 1974 and Tests in Print III REF LB 1131.5 B8 1983.

• American Educators' Encyclopedia. Edward L.Dejnozka and David E. Kapel. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1982.
  REF LB 15 D37 1982
            Alphabetically arranged short articles, with references, on a wide variety of topics. An index of names and subjects helps the user to locate information both in the dictionary section and in the 21 appendixes. The latter include information such as names of U.S. Commissioners of Education, teachers of the year, and addresses of state departments of education.
• Encyclopedia of American Education. Harlow G. Unger. (Facts on File Library of American History) 2nd ed. New York: Facts on File, 2001. 3 vols.
  REF LB 17 U54 2001 [v.]
            A comprehensive work covering many aspects of American education. Illustrated with many photos, all entries include at least one bibliographic reference. Volume 3 includes appendixes and a subject bibliography covering virtually the entire field, acts of education legislation arranged by year, and graduate school offerings. Provides an index. Library also has Vol. 1, 1996.
• Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies Ed. Craig Kridel. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage Publications, 2010.
            The Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies includes listing of entries categorized along 10 specific themes: 1. Biography and Prosopography 2. Concepts and Terms 3. Content Descriptions 4. Influences on Curriculum Studies 5. Inquiry and Research 6. Nature of the Curriculum Studies 7. Organizations, Schools, and Projects 8. Publications 9. Theoretical Perspectives 10. Types of Curricula
• Encyclopedia of Education Ed. James W. Guthrie. New York : Macmillan Reference USA, 2003.
            This second edition has eight volumes covering more than 850 articles. Entries address such items as K–12 education, higher education, international education, educational policy and legislation, learning and instruction, out-of school influences, teacher preparation, and testing. In addition, the second edition includes 121 biographical sketches of influential educators, ranging historically from Plato to Alice Miel.
• Encyclopedia of Education. Ed. Lee C. Deighton. New York: Macmillan and Free Press, 1971. 10 Vols.
  REF LB 15 E47 [v.]
            More than 1000 signed articles with bibliographies, arranged alphabetically, on the history, theory, research, and philosophy of education. Principally U.S., but some international coverage. Volume 10 contains a directory of contributors, a guide to articles by broad headings, and an alphabetized, topical index. Updated by Education Yearbook from 1972-1975. OVER (*) L 101 U6 E36 [yr.] Library has 1973-74.
• Encyclopedia of Educational Research. Eds. Marvin Alkin, et al. 6th ed. New York: Macmillan, 1992. 4 Vols.
  REF LB 15 E48 [yr.] [v.]
            Sponsored by the American Educational Research Association, this encyclopedia consists of signed articles in an alphabetical arrangement, each with references. Volume 4 contains a combined name and subject index for additional access points. Library also has the earlier editions: 1st:1941, 2nd:1950, 3rd:1960, 4th:1969, and 5th:1982. Supplemented by Review of Research in Education LB 1028 R43 [v.], published annually since 1973, and Review of Educational Research PER L 11 R35 [yr.].
• Encyclopedia of cross-cultural school psychology. Ed. Caroline Clauss-Ehlers. New York: Springer, 2008.
  REF LB 1027.55 E48 2010
            This book addresses six key cross-cultural competency areas: legal and ethical issues; school culture, educational policy and institutional advocacy; psychoeducational assessment and related issues; academic, therapeutic and consultative intervention; working with interpreters; and research. Each entry offers a definition and description of the term, a bibliography, and additional references for professionals and all readers interested in seeking more in-depth information on any topic..
• Encyclopedia of Primary Education. Denis Hayes. London: Routledge, 2010.
  REF LB 1556.7 G7 H39 2010
            This book provides descriptions, definitions and explanations of important practical and conceptual ideas in primary education. The entries cover curriculum, theories, policies, educational controversies, commentaries on current issues in primary education, influential figures in education, and the impact of educational research on policy and practice.
• International Encyclopedia of Education: Research and Studies. Eds. Torsten Husen and T. Neville Postlethwaite. 2nd ed. Oxford; New York: Pergamon Press, 1994. 12 Vols.
  REF LB 15 I569 1994 [v.]
            International in scope, its 1448 topics include information on the educational systems in smaller, less known countries as well as in larger western nations. Authored by scholars from 100 countries, the articles are signed and each contains an assessment of the state-of-the-art, current information, and a bibliography. Cross-references are provided and Volume 10 offers an index of subjects and authors.
• World Education Encyclopedia. Ed. George Thomas Kurian. New York, NY: Facts on File, 1988. 3 Vols.
  REF LB 15 K79 1988 [v.]
            A comprehensive work that covers the educational systems of over 200 countries and global communities. The articles contain statistical data on enrollments and organizational structures of each country's educational system. A glossary of relevant terms and a bibliography are provided for each country.
• Philosophy of Education: An Encyclopedia. Ed. J.J. Chambliss. New York: Garland Pub., 1996.
  REF LB 17 P485 1996
            A useful resource for those interested in the history and philosophy of education. There are over 200 signed articles with bibliographic references covering people and concepts from Plato to Montessori. It also offers a well organized index.

Dictionaries

• A Critical Dictionary of Educational Concepts: An Appraisal of Selected Ideas and Issues in Educational Theory and Practice. Robin Barrow and Geoffrey Milburn. New York: Teachers College Press, 1990.
  REF LB 15 B29 1990
            Provides alphabetically arranged entries covering an array of educational concepts and ideas. Most articles contain bibliographic references and the dictionary is supported by an extensive bibliography at the end.
• The Cyclopedic Education Dictionary. Carol Sullivan Spafford, Augustus J. Itzo Pesce, and George S. Grosser. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers, 1998.
  REF LB 15 S73 1998
            A concise dictionary that provides researchers with valuable educational terms, concepts, issues, and strategies. Critical areas such as the WorldWideWeb, and legal issues are also covered.
• Dictionary of Education. John Dewey. Ed. Ralph B. Winn. New York: Philosophical Library, 1959.
  LB 875 D37
            A compilation of terms related to education as used by Dewey in his writings. Winn calls Dewey "a master of the pithy saying, of compressed incisive thought." Sources of the selected terms are documented.
• Dictionary of Education. Carter V. Good. 3rd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1973.
  REF LB 15 G6 1973
            English language terms with keys to pronunciation, abbreviations, and symbols. Proper nouns are included only if they represent movements, methods, or plans. Special sections are given to terms used in Canada, England, and Wales. Library also has 1945 and 1959 editions.
• Dictionary of Educational Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Initialisms. James C. Palmer and Anita Y. Colby. 2nd ed. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1985.
  REF LB 15 P35 1985
            A listing of approximately 4000 entries, it consists of two sections: I. Acronyms with identification; and II. Proper names with corresponding acronyms. Both sections are arranged in alphabetical order. Library also has 1982 edition.
• The Dictionary of Educational Terms. David Blake and Vincent Hanley. Brookfield, VT: Arena, 1995.
  REF LB 15 B35 1995
            Arranged alphabetically, this dictionary contains entries covering basic educational terms. Included also is a useful list of acronyms.

Thesauri

• Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors. 12th ed. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1990.
  REF Z 695.1 E3 E34 [yr.]
             A guide to the subject terminology used by the ERIC clearinghouses in indexing ERIC documents for Resources in Education and journal articles for Current Index to Journals in Education. Includes broader, narrower, and related terms to facilitate search strategy.
• Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 1974+. Library retains the latest two editions.
  REF Z 695.1 P7 T48 [yr.]
            A guide to the vocabulary used for subject indexing in Psychological Abstracts

A wide range of directories and sources of biographical information may be found in the University Libraries. A selection of these titles is included here. Additional up-to-date biographical information is available online from the Libraries' Home Page by selecting "Reference Collection," then "Biography." Reference librarians can also provide assistance in finding additional material.

• Biographical Dictionary of American Educators. Ed. John F. Ohles. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1978. 3 Vols.
  REF LA 2311 B54 [v.]
            Useful for historical research, this source provides narrative descriptions of the careers of 1665 educators who were born between 1604 and 1925. Appendixes analyze data about these educators and list important dates in American education. A name index of persons, places, institutions, journals, organizations, and events is a helpful addition.
• Biographical Dictionary of Modern American Educators. Eds. Frederik Ohles, Shirley M. Ohles, and John G. Ramsay. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1997.
  REF LA 2311 O55 1997
            Supplements Biographical Dictionary of American Educators, 1978, listed above. Biographical sketches, generally of one page or less, are listed in alphabetical order by last names of subjects. Includes a list of acronyms/abbreviations, a combined name and subject index, and appendixes. Appendixes A - D index the biographees by place of birth, states of major service, field of work, and chronology of birth years. Appendix E lists important dates in American education.
• Who's Who in American Education. Owings Mills, MD: National Reference Institute, 1988+. Library has the 4th edition, 1992/93 and the 5th edition, 1996/97. The 5th edition is shelved in Reference.
  REF LA 2311 W47 [yr.]
            Brief biographies are arranged alphabetically by last names. Includes a table of acronyms/abbreviations, a "professional index" by academic discipline, and a "teaching awards" index. The 4th edition is shelved in the oversize section OVER(*) REF LA 2311 W47 1992/93.
• National Faculty Directory. Detroit: Gale, 1970+. 3 Vols. and supplement. Annual. Current issue in Ready Reference.
  REF L 901 N34 [yr.] [v.]
            Principally a listing of names and addresses of teaching faculty members of some 3200 institutions of higher education in the U.S. and some 120 selected Canadian universities. Includes a list of the schools covered.
• Patterson's American Education. Ed. Douglas Moody. Mount Prospect, IL: Educational Directories, Inc., 1904+. Annual. Latest issue shelved in Ready Reference. Library retains latest two years.
  L 901 P3 [yr.].
            This geographically arranged compendium provides names and addresses of secondary and postsecondary schools and school districts, state departments of education, and educational associations. The names and titles of administrators are included. Both public and private institutions are represented.
• World of Learning. London: Allen and Unwin, 1947+. Annual. Latest edition shelved in Ready Reference. Library retains the latest two years.
  ReadyRef AS 2 W6 [yr.] for current edition and OVER (*) AS 2 W6 [yr.] for earlier editions.
             Source of names, addresses, and other information about universities and other academic, artistic, or scholarly organizations around the world. The first section covers international organizations such as UNESCO; the second section is organized by country. An index provides access by institutional names.

A selection of bibliographies is offered in this section. The libraries have numerous other sources for finding bibliographies; among them are ERIC/RIE and Bibliographic Index, both described below in this guide. Minerva, the online catalog, can be used to find additional bibliographies. For example, a bibliography on higher education would be found under the subject heading, "Education, Higher--Bibliographies." Ask a reference librarian for help in identifying relevant subject headings.

• A Bibliographic Guide to Educational Research. Dorothea M. Berry. 2nd ed. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow, 1990.
  REF LB 17 Z999 B39x 1990
            A useful compendium of 772 resources, most of which were published between 1970 and 1979. Author/editor, title, and subject indexes are provided. An appendix lists similar guides to research materials. Library also has 1980 edition.
• Core List of Books and Journals in Education. Nancy Patricia O'Brien and Emily Fabiano. Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press, 1991.
  REF LB 14.6 Z999 O27 1991
           About 1000 entries for books and journals, most of which were published in the late 1980's, are arranged in 18 broad subject categories, such as comparative education, educational administration and law, and multicultural education. Among the selection criteria were value and availability. Coverage by major abstracting and indexing services was also a requirement for inclusion of journals. For more detailed searching, author/editor, title, and subject indexes are provided.
• Education, A Guide to Reference and Information Sources. Nancy Patricia O'Brien. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited, 2000.
  REF LB 15 Z999 O37 2000
           Fourteen chapters, each based on a broad subject category, such as educational administration and management, educational psychology, and special education, cover various types of reference materials and journals. Separate author, title, and subject indexes guide the user to more specific topics.
• Education Literature, 1907-1932. Ed. Malcolm C. Hamilton. New York: Garland, 1979+. 26 Vols. in 12.
  REF LB 7 Z999 E35x [v.]
           Useful for research on the history of education. Consists of U.S. Office of Education indexes, Bibliography of Education (1907-1911), and Monthly Record of Current Education Publications (1912-1932). Includes books, conference proceedings, periodical articles, and other material received in its library during that period of time. Arrangement of volumes is chronological and within volumes the entries, most of which are annotated, are presented in topical categories. Includes a list of journals indexed. Volume 26 is a cumulative name and subject index.
• Educators Guide to Free Internet Resources. Educators Guide to Free Internet Resources. Randolph, Wis. : Educators Progress Service, 2002-.
  REF QA 76.16 G842X
           FREE programs, lesson plans, articles, tutorials, teacher's guides, web sites, and more nearly 1400 of them are fully described in this Guide. Subjects covered include, geography, language arts, science, geography, going online, consumer education, and much more.

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