Subject Guides: E-Reference: Encyclopedias

Introducing Encyclopedias

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Encyclopedias offer a comprehensive summary of what is known of each topic considered. They may include pictures, maps, diagrams, charts, statistical tables and other types of reference works.

Reference: Definition by Encyclopædia Britannica, photo from yourdictionary.com

Selected Encyclopedia Databases

Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
The database is a consolidated searchable collection of authoritative references, including Encyclopedia Britannica brief articles, Merriam-Webster's collegiate dictionary and thesaurus, magazines and periodical, images, videos, websites and the Britannica book of the year.
Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (via EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
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The database contains over 25,000 information segments which are appropriate for the research needs of middle and high schools students.

New Encyclopedias

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