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Encyclopedias


  • Columbia Enyclopedia - The preeminent internet publisher of literature reference and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the web, free of charge.
  • Oxford Reference Online - 100s of books available online for your research needs. Sign up is necessary in order to use this resource.
  • MSN Encarta - Includes encyclopedia articles, sidebars, literature guides, archives and homework starters to help students of all ages.
  • Britannica Encyclopedia - Search encyclopedias, images, magazines, websites, and the Merriam-Webster dictionary and thesaurus.
  • World Book - For over 80 years, World book has been committed to publishing encyclopedias and references that meet the highest standards of editorial excellence.
  • HighBeam Research - Search engine that provides newspaper articles, magazine articles, books, transcripts, maps, images, encyclopedias, dictionaries and almanacs. Requires a membership.
  • Webopedia - Online dictionary search engine for computer and internet technology definitions.
  • WikiPedia - A free-content encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Is available in over 100 languages from all around the world.
  • Credo Reference - Online reference service, offering access to 167 reference books from 36 of the world's leading publishers. Requires a login.
  • Knowledge Adventure - Innovative and imaginative products that build thinking skills, self-confidence and excitement through play.
  • Enclopedia Mythica - Internet encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religions. Here you will find everything from A-gskw to Zveda Vachanyaya, with plenty in between.
  • Gilbert Resumes - A resume and career service practice directed by one of the country's premier certified resume writers.

Almanacs


  • Reed's Nautical Almanacs - Includes information about tides, weather, navigation, and more.
  • InfoPlease Almanac - Resources include almanacs, atlas, encyclopedia, dictionary and thesaurus. Also includes fun facts and trivia.
  • Old Farmer's Almanac: Since 1792, The Old Farmer's Almanac has published useful information for people in all walks of life