Reference resources such as almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopediae and thesauri etc. are a quick and easy way to:
They can be really useful resources as you begin your background research into a topic, before you move on to more in depth research via your Subject databases.
The availability of these resources in online format has made discovery a much quicker and easier process. You can search online to discover the material you need, instead of wading through printed indexes and multi volume printed works vai the Library shelves. Online reference works are also available to you 24/7 from wherever you login.
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