LibGuides: Background Information: Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
Database of encyclopedia entries covering a wide variety of topics. Includes an audio feature that will read each entry out loud. EBSCOHost Tutorial
Gale Encyclopedia of Religion This link opens in a new window
This core theological resource presents a cross-cultural approach emphasizing religion's role within everyday life and as a unique experience from culture to culture. Gale eBooks tutorial
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
A collection of full text online encyclopedias, almanacs, and specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research. Gale eBooks tutorial
Oxford Research Encyclopedias This link opens in a new window
In-depth, peer-reviewed summaries on a range of topics.
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy This link opens in a new window
A dynamic reference source that includes articles on people, concepts, books, and other topics in philosophy
World Book Online This link opens in a new window
Based on the World Book encyclopedia, this web site serves as a gateway to its various dictionaries, atlases, encyclopedias, images, maps, videos, timelines, current news, links to external articles, and more.
World Development Indicators This link opens in a new window
Statistical data source for development indicators and time series data for countries and country groups. Includes social, economic, financial, natural resources and environmental indicators.

Ohiolink E-Book References

OhioLINK Electronic Book Center This link opens in a new window
A database that contains the full texts of thousands of scholarly and reference e-books from several publishers, covering many subject areas.

Find full text encyclopedias and dictionaries by selecting the Scholarly & Reference E-Book Collection in the Ohiolink Electronic Book Center.
Add the keywords "encyclopedias: or "dictionaries" or "reference" along with the boolean operator AND and your main topic.
For Example:
- encyclopedia and Rome
- Make sure to use the limiters on the left side bar

Why use Encyclopedias?

Encyclopedias are good at providing succinct coverage of larger topics. They are ideal for gleaning a "bigger picture" surrounding the issues you wish to research.

When you are searching for Encyclopedias in the University of Akron Catalog:

Add the word "encyclopedias" to your keyword search or
Search by the subject field by entering the terms Encyclopedias and dictionaries