Reference Resources
Links to databases and websites with reference information.
For questions
that can be answered with short, factual responses.
Databases *
- Gale Virtual Reference Library – Articles from encyclopedias and specialized reference sources on all subjects.
- World Almanac and Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia – Online versions of the World Almanac and Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia.
- World Book Encyclopedia – Online version of the World Book Encyclopedia. Includes: World Book, World Book Advanced, World Book Kids and World Book Español.
eMedia *
- Reference
eBooks
*Databases and eMedia require a library card for access outside of the library
Library Events
- Tech Corner Online Research Class
Websites
- American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language – Online version of the third edition of the American Heritage Dictionary.
- Columbia Encyclopedia – Online version of the sixth edition of the Columbia Encyclopedia.
- Encyclopedia Britannica – Online version of Encycylopedia Britannica. Some free content.
- Wikipedia – Free online encylopedia. It can be edited by anyone, so Wikipedia's authoritativeness may vary.
- Internet Public Library Reference Center – Links to reference sites maintained by School of Information at the University of Michigan.
- Michigan Electronic Library Reference Desk – Links to reference sites by category selected by Michigan librarians.
