Reference sources such as specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks are good places to begin research on a topic. Articles and entries in these publications often are written by scholars in the field.
Encyclopedia articles can provide:
The Library owns specialized encyclopedias and other types of reference sources in many academic disciplines, or fields of study.
Titles in the reference collection can be searched in CAYLIB, the online catalog, using a general subject area as a search term. For example:
education AND encyclopedias
anthropology AND dictionaries
The reference shelves can also be browsed by general subject area, using the Library of Congress system of call numbers.
Always ask a reference librarian for additional help.
These reference materials are available to students at both the Auburn and Fulton campuses. Please see a librarian if you have questions or need additional sources beyond those listed below. In addition to those listed, each campus library has a wide variety of materials that can help you with your project.