Created by Emily Smart, Graduate Reference Assistant 2011-2012.
Updated by Michelle Zigler, Graduate Reference Assistant 2017-2018
Use the resources listed below to get you started on your research. Keep in mind that the titles below are just a sampling of what we have. Purchased databases with the
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International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
by
Macmillan
Home and School Reading and Study Guides
by
Grolier
Enter keyword(s) describing the subject and the word "encyclopedia."
e.g. biology and encyclopedia
Search the MERLIN Catalog for Subject Encyclopedias
Animal Health and Production Compendium focuses on all aspects of animal health and production, including diseases, nutrition, husbandry and breeding.
Covers the behaviour, diet, distribution, and evolution of every known living mammal in the world.
Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis is a reference source for reagents used in organic synthesis which for each reagent includes uses and characteristics, examples of use, physical data, solubility, preparative methods and literature references
An encyclopedia of information on quantitative and qualitative research design, research methods, statistics and mathematical concepts used in research. Includes reviews of tools and articles that have had an impact on how research is conducted and results are analyzed.
Online resource covering more than 4,000 species categorized by Amphibians, Reptiles and Birds, Fish, Insects, Mammals and Simple Aquatic Life, including information on evolution, habitat, behavior, range and more
Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology is a comprehensive reference source for applied chemical science and industrial technology
New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians is the premier music encyclopedia. Includes the New Grove Dictionaries of Jazz and Opera.
Oxford Art Online includes Grove Art Online, Oxford companion to Western art, Concise Oxford dictionary of art terms, and Encyclopedia of aesthetics. Grove Art Online provides access to over 45,000 signed articles, 21,000 biographies, and 5000 searchable and embedded images.
Scientific and Technical Acronyms, Symbols and Abbreviations is a searchable, online resource providing over 200,000 entries covering the abbreviations, symbols and acronyms used in science and technology, coveirng such subjects as chemical symbols, scientific associations and societies, units of measure, and professional credentials.
