Reference Resources

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Databases (library card required to access outside of the library)

• Gale Virtual Reference Library – Articles from encyclopedias and specialized reference sources on all subjects.
• World Almanac – Online version of the World Almanac, a general reference book.
• World Book Encyclopedia – Online version of the World Book Encyclopedia. Includes: World Book, World Book Advanced, World Book Kids and World Book Español.

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.
• Internet Public Library Reference Center – Links to reference sites. Can also ask a reference question. 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.
• Research-It! – Collection of online research tools from itools.com.