If a subject is new to you, or if you would like an overview of a topic, basic factual information, or sources for further reading, you may want to consult reference materials. The sources listed here are located in the reference collection (main floor, southeast corner), in Bizzell Memorial Library's stacks or online via the library's website (click on title to access).
Search Discover Local (the catalog) to find other reference works. Try using words like "encyclopedias," "dictionaries," and "bibliographies" with your topic. For example, search world war encyclopedias.
Boxes on this page:
Biography
Chicago Manual of Style
Geography and Historical Statistics
Not So Typical Subjects!
The OED and Britannica
Subject Encyclopedia and Dictionaries