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.
Due to budget cuts, World Book is
no longer available.
eMedia *
- Reference eBooks
*Databases and eMedia require a library card for access outside of the library
Library Events
- Tech Corner Online Research Class
Websites
- Encyclopedia.com – Articles from reference sources.
- 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 – Links to reference sites.
- Michigan Electronic Library Reference Desk – Links to reference sites by category selected by Michigan librarians.
