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Reference
Browse for quick facts, terms, or background information on your topic.
Use this guide to find quick facts and background materials on many topics.
Not Sure Where to Start?
You can search via the "Search Everything" box on the library homepage. Some reference content is included within results or as featured content. In addition, each of these databases include multiple reference sources:
A collection of subject-specific encyclopedias published by Gale. Search across the whole collection or narrow your search by subject area or title of reference work.
Academic edition. Search by subject or keyword. In addition to topical essays, timelines, images, and videos, it provides links to full text journal articles and links to related websites.
