Online Catalog Searching for Reference Collections
University-level libraries offer a wide variety of topical and subject specific reference collections. Many of the entries for terminology, key concepts and topics, people, ...etc. in these works include multi-page essays and bibliographies. Make sure to take full advantage of these collections, both in print and online.
Types of reference works include:
topical encyclopedias
biographical dictionaries
directories (for people and associations)
historical atlases and almanacs
subject handbooks
subject guides
statistical compendium
subject bibliographies
Use the names of reference types in keyword searches to find the sections of Case Libraries reference collection that address your topic.
Online catalogkeyword search example = (“encyclopedia/dictionary/handbook”) + (research topic keywords)
If the reference source is not available electronically, make sure to note the location of the print reference source in the catalog entry.