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Almanacs Online

 

 

Infoplease
This site does a simultaneous search of Information Please Almanacs, the Random House Webster's College Dictionary, and the Columbia Encyclopedia. The ultimate fact finder on the WWW.
 
World Factbook
This extensive almanac, compiled by several U.S. Government agencies, includes information about every country and territory in the world.
Fast Facts: Almanacs/Factbooks/Statistical Reports & Related Reference Tools

Dictionaries Online

 

 

Dictionary.com
Type a word and click OK. The results of your search will include pronunciation, definition, context, and links to Roget's Thesaurus, WWWebster Dictionary and Encyclopedia.com

Acronym Finder

Lexical Free Net
This is a combination, rhyming dictionary and pun generator.

Merriam-Webster Online
Search a word through Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary or through Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus.
One Look Dictionaries
Hundreds of dictionaries are searchable. There are general listings and special subject listings (business, computer, medical, religion, science, technological.)
Thesaurus.com
Roget's Interactive Thesaurus.

yourDictionary.com
This is an index to hundreds of online dictionaries representing many different languages.

 

 


Encyclopedias Online

 

 

 

 

Atlapedia Online
General information on countries around the world.
 CQ Researcher - Plus Archives  
Provides researchers with an encyclopedic introductory overview; background and chronology on hundreds of topics; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources. Included is Issue Tracker, a browsing tool that lets users trace topics through years and across decades. Quickly gather research on the history of the issues.
Columbia Encyclopedia
This site gives access to the unabridged sixth edition providing 50,000 up-to-date articles with hyperlinks.
Encarta Free Encyclopedia
Search the concise version of Encarta Deluxe. Here you will also find a dictionary and an atlas, lesson plans, and learning activities.
Encyclopedia Mythica
More than 7000 online reference entries describe mythical figures from Chinese, Greek, Latvian, Norse and Persian lore.
Encyclopedia Smithsomian
This site provides access to selected links to sites hosted by Smithsonian museums and organizations. Clicking topics from this long list of entries will point you to Smithsonian exhibitions, reference materials, interviews, objects.
World Statesmen.org
General information on countries around the world.

 

 

 

Collections of Reference Sources

Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

Oxford Reference Online 
Over 170 fully-indexed, cross-searchable dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press. Detailed information across a broad subject range.

Bartleby Reference
Search this combined database of over 30 respected reference works.
Know Play?
Quick look-up of facts from a variety of sources - dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs.
Refdesk
Refdesk links to online newspapers, encyclopedias, news services, almanacs, searchable dictionaries, and business sources.
Internet Library for Librarians
This site links to almanacs, bibliographies, biographies, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, maps, and much more.
Internet Public Library
The Internet Public Library links to numerous reference sources - literary criticisms, online magazines, newspapers, subject-oriented guides, dictionaries, biographies, encyclopedias, and much more.
iTools
References include thesauri, dictionaries, biographies, maps, zip codes.
Martindale's Reference Desk
James Martindale (of U. of CA at Irvine) has collected thousands of links in hundreds of subject areas. This comprehensive list is updated frequently.
Useful Reference Sites
The University of Texas library has assembled a large and varied collection of online reference materials.

Reference Resources by Subject

 

 

 

Arts 


 
Books on the Shelf 
Arts related books in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
ArtCyclopedia
A comprehensive index of visual artists represented at over 1800 art sites, and more than 60,000 links to an estimated 150,000 artworks by over 8,000 renowned artists.
 
Grove Music Online
Includes the full text of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, second edition, edited by Stanley Sadie and John Tyrrell (London, 2001), The New Grove Dictionary of Opera, edited by Stanley Sadie (London, 1992), and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, second edition, edited by Barry Kernfeld (London, 2002).
 
Oxford Dictionary of American Art and Artists
An insightful and informative view of America’s artistic heritage from Oxford University Press.
 
Oxford Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Find architects, terms, periods, and styles, covering all periods of Western architectural history..
 
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists
Guide to Western Art from ancient Greece to the present day.
 
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms
Succinct and accessible explanations of over 1,800 terms used in the wide variety of visual media that makes up the art world.
 
The Oxford Dictionary of Art
Ranges across painting, sculpture, and the graphic arts from classical times to the present.
 
The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Design
Covers the past 150 years of international design.
 
The Oxford Companion to the Garden
Devoted to gardens of every kind and the people and ideas involved in their making.
 
The Concise Companion to the Photograph
Compiled by an international team of over 140 contributors, this Oxford Companion deals with the subject of photography as the medium evolves and digital imaging increasingly dominates the global photography scene.
 
A Dictionary of Twentieth-Century Art
Broad coverage of painting, sculpture, and graphic art from Oxford University Press. Encompasses all the major movements and styles of the twentieth-century, and includes entries on art schools, galleries, exhibitions, prizes, terms, techniques, collectors, critics, dealers and patrons.
 
The Oxford Companion to Western Art
In-depth coverage of Westrern Art with entries on artists and their works, styles and movements, art forms and art terms, combined with more modern methodologies, focused on patronage, taste, theory, and criticism, and the scientific examination of materials and techniques.
 
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001. Includes actors, writers, painters, photographers and graphic artists.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 Business


 
Books on the Shelf 
Business & Economics related books in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History 
International in scope and spanning all time periods of human history, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History includes 900 original articles by noted scholars from more than thirty-five countries. Articles range from 500-word entries on inventors, theoreticians, and industry leaders to overarching, 8,000-word essays on markets, industries, and labor.
Dictionary of Accounting from Oxford -
Straightforward definitions of the latest international financial jargon.  Includes worked examples of difficult concepts and feature entries on key topics.
Dictionary of Business and Management from Oxford
Wide-ranging guide to all areas of business. Includes management concepts (e.g. competence, knowledge management), named theories (Tannenbaum and Schmidt, Blake and Mouton), and new terms from current affairs (Private finance initiative, private-public partnership) and Internet business (bricks-and-clicks, viral marketing). In addition, coverage of social psychology has been expanded (incorporating, for example, group task theory and role theory).
Dictionary of Economics from Oxford
Covers all aspects of economic theory with jargon-free definitions for thousands of economic terms, including up-to-date entries on topics such as e-commerce and the Euro.
Dictionary of Finance and Banking from Oxford
Covers the vocabulary used in banking, money markets, foreign exchanges, public and government finance, and private investment and borrowing, and much more.  Fully updated to reflect recent developments in the industry, such as structured finance and the subprime lending crisis.
Dictionary of Human Resource Management from Oxford
Ideal both as a quick reference guide and as an accompaniment to existing HRM textbooks.
Handbook of International Financial Terms from Oxford
Includes the meanings of what can seem a bewildering array of financial terms, such as a Circus, a Firewall, an Amazon Bond, a Clean Float, a Cocktail Swap, a Butterfly, a Streaker, a Straddle, and a Strangle. Examples show how particular calculations and instruments are used; details are also given of acronyms, currencies, and major markets.
Dictionary of Statistics from Oxford
Defines terms used in computing, mathematics, operational research, and probability. Includes biographical information and coverage of statistical journals and societies. Covers the multi-disciplinary spectrum of this complex subject including politics, market research, medicine, psychology, pharmaceuticals, and mathematics. Illustrated with useful figures and diagrams.
 
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 Communications / Technology
 

Books on the Shelf
Communications & technology related books in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
Dictionary of Computing from Oxford
A comprehensive reference work encompassing all aspects of the subject
Dictionary of the Internet from Oxford
Thousands of terms related to the Web, software technology, jargon, e-commerce, security, and the technical and organizational infrastructure of the Internet.
Dictionary of Weights, Measures and Units from Oxford
This comprehensive dictionary provides clear definitions of all the units, prefixes, and styling of the Système International (SI), as well as industry-specific and traditional terms currently in use.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 Criminal Justice


 
Books on the Shelf
Books related to crime and justice in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
Oxford Companion to American Law
The authoritative reference work on the subject of American law.
Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States
Fully updated with new entries on key cases and full treatment of crucial areas of constitutional law, such as abortion, freedom of religion, school desegregation, freedom of speech, voting rights, military tribunals, and the rights of the accused.
Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court Decisions
This dictionary includes all 400 entries on major Supreme Court cases through history published in the acclaimed Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States, in addition to approximately 45 new entries for the post-1991 decisions. It also gives entries on the U.S. Constitution, and the nominations and successions of justices. Terms covered in the Companion are briefly defined and explained, and a complete case list is given.
Oxford Companion to the Hight Court of Australia
A comprehensive and scholarly publication examining the High Court of Australia’s public work, the Court’s role in Australian law, politics and society, and the Court’s inner workings.
Dictionary of Law Enforcement from Oxford
Focuses on UK law enforcement terms.
Oxford Dictionary of Law
Entries define and explain the major terms, concepts, processes, and organization of the law in the UK or any Commonwealth country where the legal system is founded on English law.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 Education


 
Books on the Shelf
Education related books in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 Health/Medicine

 
Books on the Shelf
Books related to health & medicine in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
The Oxford Companion to the Body
Accounts of the structure and function of all the major systems of the body and the causes of disorders that affect them.
 
A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition
A non-technical guide to the terms they encounter on food labels, in advertising, or in the media.
 
Concise Medical Dictionary
Contains over 11,000 clear and concise entries, covering all aspects of medical science.
 
A-Z of Medicinal Drugs
Reference on the wide range of medicines available today.
 
A Dictionary of Nursing
Updated with recent developments in nursing practice and related fields.
 
Oxford Dictionary of Psychology
Covers all branches of psychology.
 
The Oxford Dictionary of Public Health
Covers all aspects of public health.
 
The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine
Covers all the major areas of sports science and medicine including: anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports psychology, sports sociology, sports injuries, and training principles.
 
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 History


 
Books on the Shelf
History related books in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
History Reference Center from EBSCOhost
Offers full text from more than 750 history reference books and encyclopedias, and cover-to-cover full text from nearly 60 history magazines. Further, the database contains 58,000 historical documents; 43,000 biographies of historical figures; more than 12,000 historical photos and maps; and 87 hours of historical film and video. Search this database along with  Academic Search Elite to expand your results even further.
 
Milestone Documents in American History
Full-text primary source speeches, court cases, Constitutional amendments and more, combined with expert analysis and commentary.
 
Milestone Documents of American Leaders
Combining full-text primary source documents -- from Patrick Henry's “Liberty or Death” Speech to the Gettysburg Address to John F. Kennedy's Civil Rights Address -- with expert analysis and commentary.
 
The Oxford Companion to American Military History
Over 1000 entries written by some 500 distinguished contributors including Stephen E. Ambrose, James M. McPherson , John Keegan, Jean Bethke Elshtain, Mark A. Noll, and Robert M. Utley. Ranges from brief factual pieces to extensive essays.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology
Covers the essential vocabulary for everyday archaeological work in the English language.
The Oxford Companion to Archaeology
Biographies of the great figures in the field, extensive coverage of the methods used in archaeological research, essays that examine human evolution and the many general facets of culture.
The Oxford Companion to Australian History
Covers people, institutions, and events that have shaped Australian society, politics and culture.
The Oxford Companion to Black British History
Provides an understand the long and fascinating history of black people in the British Isles.
A Dictionary of British History
Compact reference work on all aspects of the history of Britain from 55 BC to the present day.
The Oxford Companion to British History
Covers all aspects of the history of Britain from 55 BC to the present day. Touches all aspects of British history: political, economic, social, military, people, events, and institutions.
The Oxford Companion to Canadian History
From the Norse to Nunavut, provides an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the significant events, issues, institutions, places, and people that have shaped Canada from earliest times to the present.
A Dictionary of Contemporary World History
Informative and analytical entries on the most important people, organizations and events that have shaped our history from 1900 to the present day.
A Guide to Countries of the World
Global handbook containing separate entries for every country in the world.
Dynasties of the World
Tables giving years of rule and family relationships for the reigning families of the world, from Horus Aha, first pharoah of Egypt, to Abdallah, present king of Saudi Arabia.
The Oxford Companion to Irish History
Offers a comprehensive and authoritative guide to all aspects of this fascinating and complex land.
The Oxford Companion to Scottish History
Covering more than 20 centuries of history, the A-Z entries are complemented by maps, genealogies, a glossary, a chronology, and an extensive guide to further reading.
The Kings and Queens of Britain
This dictionary presents English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish monarchs, from mythical and Romano-British rulers to the House of Windsor.
The Oxford Dictionary of Local and Family History
Quick answers to questions of terminology that may arise in the course of research.
The Oxford Companion to Military History
A complete overview of military history from classical times to the present.
The Oxford Companion to the History of Modern Science
Presents a history of the fields of technology, ideas, discoveries, and learned institutions that have shaped our world over the past five centuries.
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern World
Provides information about major world developments from 1750 to the present, with close attention to social, economic, cultural, and political topics.
Oxford Dictionary of the Classical World
From the first Olympic Games in 776 BC to the death of Marcus Aurelius in AD 180, this reference work draws on the Oxford Classical Dictionary to present more than 2,500 entries on the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.
A Dictionary of Political Biography
This dictionary covers all the major figures in world politics of the twentieth century.
The Oxford Dictionary of Popes
An acclaimed papal Who's Who, presenting biographical accounts in chronological order of all the officially recognized popes from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI.
The Oxford Dictionary of Saints
From the famous to the obscure, this ebook provides concise accounts of the lives, cults, relationships through patronage, and artistic associations of more than a thousand saints.
The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea
Covers every aspect of the seas and the vessels that sail on them, from shipbuilding, yachting, diving, and marine mammals, to tidal power, piracy, and the literature and language of the sea.
Who's Who in the Twentieth Century
From Albert Einstein to the Marx Brothers, this authoritative reference ebook provides biographies of men and women from different countries and cultures who have contributed to the thought as well as the action of the twentieth century.
The Oxford Guide to the United States Government
This is the ultimate resource for authoritative information on the American Presidency, Congress, and Supreme Court.
The Oxford Companion to United States History
Illuminates not only America's political, diplomatic, and military history, but also social, cultural, and intellectual trends; science, technology, and medicine; the arts; and religion.
The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military
Comprehensive reference to U.S. military terms, people, and battles covering military history from the earliest colonial conflicts to the present.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World History
Comprehensively covers the role women have played throughout world history. Topics include geography and history, culture and society, organizations, movements, and gender studies.
A Dictionary of World History
From prehistory to the present day.
The Oxford Companion to World War II
Detailed surveys of major countries; politics and grand strategy; domestic and economic issues; resistance and intelligence services; campaigns, battles, and military operations; warfare and weapons; wartime leaders and influential people; and slogans and phrases.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
International in scope and spanning all time periods of human history, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History includes 900 original articles by noted scholars from more than thirty-five countries. Articles range from 500-word entries on inventors, theoreticians, and industry leaders to overarching, 8,000-word essays on markets, industries, and labor.
 
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 Literature , Language & Culture

 
Books on the Shelf
Literature & language related books in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
Critical Insights - Salem Press
A biographical series  that "distills the best of both classic and current literary criticism of the world’s most-studied literature."  Click the Salem Press link for an introduction to the series, or link to one of the titles directly below.

 
The Concise Oxford Companion to African American Literature
An abridged and updated edition of the Oxford Companion to African American Literature presenting more than 400 biographies of authors, critics, literary characters, and historical figures, and 150 plot summaries of major works.
The Concise Oxford Companion to American Literature
Contains brief biographies of important authors, plot summaries of individual works, descriptions of important literary movements, and a wealth of information on other aspects of American literary life and history from the Colonial period to the modern era.
The Oxford Companion to American Literature
Guide to America's literary culture, providing one of the finest resources to this country's rich history of great writers.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Literature
350 essays from leading scholars from the 1600s to the present day. The Encyclopedia includes essays on poets, playwrights, essayists, and novelists, as well as major works and essays on literary movements, periods, and themes.
The Oxford Companion to Australian Literature
A comprehensive record of Australian writing from European settlement to the early 1990s.
The Oxford Companion to Canadian Literature
Entries cover fiction, prose, poetry, drama, prominent writers, literary magazines, publishers, and more general topics
The Concise Oxford Companion to Classical Literature
Brief accounts of the lives of many classical authors and character entries and plot summaries for their works.
The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature
Compact guide to all aspects of English literature
The Oxford Companion to English Literature
Extensive coverage of writers, works, literary theory, allusions, and characters. Sixteen featured essay-style entries on key topics including black British literature, fantasy fiction, and modernism.
The Concise Oxford Companion to Irish Literature
This guide spans sixteen centuries of the literature and literary culture of Ireland.
The Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms
Provides clear, concise, and often witty definitions of the most troublesome literary terms from abjection to zeugma.
The Oxford Companion to New Zealand Literature
Offers a comprehensive record of New Zealand writing in easily accessible form.
The Oxford Encyclopedia of British Literature 
Covers the entire history of literature in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in the major literary languages. It includes substantial accounts of individual authors and detailed histories of particular themes, movements, genres, and institutions, whose impact upon the writing or the reading of literature was significant.
The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Explores the stories behind names and sayings that can be found in classic literature or today's news.
The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction
Shows the development of science-fiction words and their associated concepts over time, with full citations and bibliographic information.
A Dictionary of Shakespeare
Offers up-to-date information on all aspects of Shakespeare in his own time and on his impact and influence on later ages.
The Oxford Companion to Shakespeare
A lucid, stimulating, and authoritative guide to Shakespeare's plays and poems, and their interpretation around the world over the last four centuries. Special feature entries on every play are included.
The Oxford Companion to Twentieth-Century Poetry in English
Celebrated poets offer intriguing views on their fellow poets, such as Tom Paulin on Ted Hughes, Seamus Heaney on Robert Lowell, and Anne Stevenson on Sylvia Plath. 1,500 poets are covered from W.H. Auden to Benjamin Zephaniah. There is worldwide coverage, including America, Britain and Ireland, New Zealand, Trinidad and Zimbabwe. There are also entries on magazines, movements, and critical terms.
A Dictionary of Writers and their Works
Focuses on the general canon of British literature from the fifteenth-century to the present.
 
lexicool.com   Directory of online bilingual and multilingual dictionaries

 
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 Philosophy

 
Books on the Shelf
Philosophy related books in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
The Oxford Companion to Philosophy
Gives clear and reliable guidance to all areas of philosophy and to the ideas of all notable philosophers from antiquity to the present day.
The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy
This best-selling dictionary covers all areas of philosophy and contains terms from the related fields of religion, science, and logic.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 Political Science

 
Books on the Shelf
Books related to political science in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
Encyclopedia of Global Change from Oxford
The 300 authoritative articles in this encyclopedia investigate all types of phenomena that change life on Earth. The entries cover a range of general research categories: altered ecosystems, climate change, food and water supply, population, politics and global change, institutions and policies, biographies, and case studies.
A Dictionary of Political Biography
This dictionary covers all the major figures in world politics of the twentieth century.
Oxford Companion to American Law
The authoritative reference work on the subject of American law.
Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States
Fully updated with new entries on key cases and full treatment of crucial areas of constitutional law, such as abortion, freedom of religion, school desegregation, freedom of speech, voting rights, military tribunals, and the rights of the accused.
Oxford Guide to United States Supreme Court Decisions
This dictionary includes all 400 entries on major Supreme Court cases through history published in the acclaimed Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States, in addition to approximately 45 new entries for the post-1991 decisions. It also gives entries on the U.S. Constitution, and the nominations and successions of justices. Terms covered in the Companion are briefly defined and explained, and a complete case list is given.
A Guide to Countries of the World
Global handbook containing separate entries for every country in the world.
 
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.
 

 

 

 Psychology

 
Books on the Shelf
Psychology related books in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.
 
Oxford Dictionary of Psychology
Covers all branches of psychology. Clear, concise descriptions for each entry offer extensive coverage of key areas including cognition, sensation and perception, emotion and motivation, learning and skills, language, mental disorder, and research methods.
 
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
More than 7,500 articles by top scholars in the field.
 
Psychiatry Online
A searchable resource that features a Library of DSM-IV-TR® References and The American Journal of Psychiatry as the cornerstones of a collection of psychiatric references, including books, six online journals, and self-assessment tools.

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 Religious Studies

 
Books on the Shelf
Books related to religious studies in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
A Dictionary of the Bible from Oxford
With entries ranging from earthquakes and mice to feminism and the Dead Sea Scrolls, this dictionary is a lively and absorbing reference work for all readers of the Bible.
The Oxford Companion to the Bible
An authoritative reference to the people, places, events, books, institutions, religious belief, and secular influence of the Bible.
The Oxford Guide to People and Places of the Bible
Offers 325 articles that describe the people and places that appear in the New Testament and Old Testament of the Bible.
A Dictionary of Buddhism from Oxford
Broad-ranging entries on the history and doctrines of the major Buddhist schools, information on the spread of Buddhism in Asia and the West, and coverage of issues of contemporary concern such as human rights, abortion, euthanasia, ‘engaged Buddhism’, and the role of women in Buddhist teachings.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church
A guide to every aspect of the Christian religion and life, including theology, patristic scholarship, churches and denominations, the church calendar and organization, and the Bible.
The Oxford Dictionary of Islam
Provides vividly-written, up-to-date, and authoritative entries with a focuse primarily on the 19th and 20th centuries. A highly informative look at the religious, political, and social spheres of the modern Islamic world.
A Concise Companion to the Jewish Religionfrom Oxford
Contains a wealth of information on every aspect of Jewish belief and practice, both ancient and modern.
The Oxford Dictionary of Popes
An acclaimed papal Who's Who, presenting biographical accounts in chronological order of all the officially recognized popes from St Peter to Pope Benedict XVI.
The Oxford Dictionary of Saints
From the famous to the obscure, this ebook provides concise accounts of the lives, cults, relationships through patronage, and artistic associations of more than a thousand saints.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
Written by an expert team of 80 international and multi-faith contributors, this dictionary contains entries on all the major and many minor religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Shinto, Sikhism, and Taoism.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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 Sciences

 
SciFinder Scholar
Search chemical and scientific literature for reference, substance, and reaction information.
 
Books on the Shelf
Books related to the sciences in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
A Dictionary of Animal Behaviour from Oxford
Oxford Dictionary of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
A Dictionary of Biology from Oxford
The Oxford Companion to the Body
A Dictionary of Ecology from Oxford
The Encyclopedia of Underwater Life from Oxford
A Dictionary of Genetics from Oxford
The New Encyclopedia of Birds from Oxford
A Dictionary of Plant Sciences from Oxford
A Dictionary of Scientists from Oxford
A Dictionary of Zoology from Oxford
Encyclopedia of Global Change 
The 300 authoritative articles in this encyclopedia investigate all types of phenomena that change life on Earth. The entries cover a range of general research categories: altered ecosystems, climate change, food and water supply, population, politics and global change, institutions and policies, biographies, and case studies.
 
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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Sociology

 
Books on the Shelf
Books related to sociology in the Logue Library Reference Room. Perform a different search by clicking the yellow "New Search" icon and typing a search term in the Word or Phrase box or the Subject box and choosing Reference Books from the Item Type box in the "Search Limits" area.
 
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (DNB)
50,000 biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to the year 2001.
 
Credo Reference
The world's largest online reference collection, containing full-text content - 1.8 million entries and 40 million cross-reference links - from a wide range of resources.

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Biographies / People Finders

 

 

 

Dictionary of National Biography
Over 50,000 biographies (some illustrated) of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond from early times to the year 2000.
Biography
Over 20,000 personalities are featured in this online biography.
Bigfoot Global E-Mail Directory
Bigfoot lists over 8 million e-mail addresses. Their White Pages list over 100 million entries. This is an excellent source for finding people.
Nobel Prize Internet Archive
Search by prize category or by specific name. A short biography and many Internet links are provided for each winner.
POTUS(Presidents of the U.S.)
This site links to biographies, historical documents, background information, election results, cabinet members, and noteworthy events.
Smartpages.com
AT&T Phone Book
Super Pages
Verizon Phone Book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maps Online 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSN Maps 

 


 

 

Google Maps 

 


 

 

Yahoo! Maps 

 


 

 

Map Quest 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Rand McNally Maps, Driving Directions 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 Miscl. Reference - Converters, Directories, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Calculators and Converters 

 

Everything from Marathon pace to loan payments!
Convert Me
Conversions of weights and measures - metric conversion online.
Quote Database
Browse 15,000 quotations by topic and author.

 

How Stuff Works  

 

 

 

 

United States Postal Rate Calculator
This site will calculate the postage needed for both domestic and international mail.
Universal Currency Converter
This site will convert foreign exchange rates.
Zip Code Directory
The U.S. Postal Service maintains their directory online.
ZIP code look-up.
Internet Movie Database
Database of hundreds of thousands of film and television productions. Find titles, people, characters, quotes and more.