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   What are some examples of reference books?

   • Use reference books (also called reference or background sources, or resources ) to get quick specific facts or information or an overview of a subject. Some examples of reference sources are: dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, almanacs, directories, atlases, and handbooks. These can be online or in print. Exploring a new subject?

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   What are reference books (or reference sources)?

   • Use reference books (also called reference or background sources, or resources ) to get quick specific facts or information or an overview of a subject. Some examples of reference sources are: dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, almanacs, directories, atlases, and handbooks.

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   What are the different types of reference sources?

   • This page contains definitions of and examples of different types of reference sources including almanacs, atlases, bibliographies, biographies, chronologies, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, handbooks, and indexes.

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   What are the different types of reference materials?

   • In general, reference materials are consulted for specific pieces of information and are not usually read from cover to cover. The most familiar types of reference are: Let's take a minute to explore each of these types of reference materials. Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Atlases & Almanacs Common Types of Dictionaries and Atlases

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   May 30, 2024 · This page contains definitions of and examples of different types of reference sources including: Almanacs and Yearbooks; Atlases; Bibliographies; Biographies; Chronologies and Timelines; Dictionaries and Thesauri; Directories; Encyclopedias; Gazetteers; Handbooks and Manuals; Indexes <<

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   Feb 29, 2024 · This page contains definitions of and examples of different types of reference sources including almanacs, atlases, bibliographies, biographies, chronologies, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, handbooks, and indexes.

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   • Reference (or Background) Sources: What They Are and When to Use Them
   • Print Reference Books
   • Online Reference Sources

   Use reference books (also called reference or background sources, or resources) to get quick specific facts or information or an overview of a subject. Some examples of reference sources are: dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, almanacs, directories, atlases, and handbooks. These can be online or in print.

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   Print reference books are often shelved alongside other books on the same subjects in the Library stacks, or in Reference Collections near Library service desks. Many -- but not all -- can be borrowed.

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   For 24-hour access to reference resources on any subject and from any location, see Background reference sources. For discipline-specific resources, search by subject via the Library's research guides, then click on the "Background information" or "Facts and data" tab for recommendations from our subject expert librarians.

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   Oct 30, 2014 · Reference books are non-fiction books designed to be consulted for specific information rather than read from beginning to end. They can be found in libraries, bookstores, and online. Some common types of reference books include:

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   Feb 26, 2018 · Let’s explore some of the common types of reference books in detail: Dictionaries: Dictionaries are comprehensive word references that provide definitions, spellings, pronunciations, and often etymologies of words. They serve as linguistic resources, aiding in vocabulary development, language comprehension, and communication.

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   May 28, 2024 · Types of Reference Materials In general, reference materials are consulted for specific pieces of information and are not usually read from cover to cover. The most familiar types of reference are: Dictionaries; Encyclopedias; Almanacs; Directories; Hanbooks and yearbooks; Atlases and bibliographies

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   These are the main types and categories of reference work: Abstracting journal – a published summary of articles, theses, reviews, conference proceedings etc. arranged systematically Almanac – an annual publication, listing a set of current, general or specific information about one or multiple subjects