Electronic Reference Resources
- ARL Spec KitsSPEC surveys gather information from ARL member institutions on current research library practices and policies. SPEC Kits combine the survey results and documentation from ARL member institutions to guide libraries as they address the ever-changing challenges facing libraries. These guides help libraries learn about current practice in research libraries, implement new practices and technologies, manage change, and improve performance.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. - ScienceDirect This link opens in a new window
From foundational science to new and novel research, discover our large collection of Physical Sciences and Engineering publications, covering a range of disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied. - SpringerLink This link opens in a new window
SpringerLink is Springer's comprehensive online delivery platform, providing easy access to millions of resources, including ebooks, journal articles, reference works, and protocols. - WorldCat This link opens in a new window
WorldCat.org lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world. You can search for books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. You may also find article citations with links to their full text; authoritative research materials, such as documents and photos of local or historic significance. Because WorldCat libraries serve diverse communities in dozens of countries, resources are available in many languages.
Encyclopedias and Dictionaries
Encyclopedias and dictionaries provide excellent background/overview information, providing an excellent way to begin research. Many provide bibliographies for further reading. Mostly located in the second-floor reference collection from approximately HA-HJs, here's a sampling of resources available:
Dictionary for Library and Information Science by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781591580751Publication Date: 2004A free online dictionary from ABC CLIO covering key terms and concepts in library and information science.
Encyclopedia of Geographic Information Science by Call Number: G70.212 .E53 2008ISBN: 9781412913133Publication Date: 2007
Encyclopedia of Information Technology Curriculum Integration by ISBN: 1599048817Publication Date: 2008
Directories
- ALA (American Library Association) Handbook of Organization and Membership DirectoryProvides information on ALA’s structure, membership groups, and governing bodies.
- Directory of Colorado LibrariesFrom the Colorado State Library, this resource enables you to search for libraries in Colorado.
Handbooks and Manuals
Handbooks are general information sources which provides quick reference for a given subject area. Handbooks are generally subject-specific.
Classification and Shelflisting Manual by Call Number: LC 26.8/5:ISBN: 0844495670Publication Date: 2013
Intellectual Freedom Manual by Call Number: Z711.4 .I57 2015ISBN: 9780838912928Publication Date: 2015
