Introduction Access Points Reference Sources Contents Encyclopedias (1) Encyclopedias (2) Dictionaries Handbooks Directories Guides Other Using Finding Indexes & Abstracts

Encyclopedias (1) An encyclopedia is an excellent source to get an overview or background information on a topic. There are two types of encyclopedias: general or subject encyclopedias.   General Encyclopedias General encyclopedias provide introductory information (such as a definition, description, history, statistics) on a variety of subjects and may include a brief bibliography at the end of each topic.