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E-Reference Collection

BRITANNICA ONLINE
Includes the online version of Encyclopedia Britannica, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, and selected Internet sites

Career Guidance Center
Provides detailed profiles of more than 3,300 jobs and 94 industries, advice on career skills, interviewing, more than 48,000 resources entries, and much more.  Download sample resumes and cover letters.
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College Source
15,772 College Catalogs in complete cover-to-cover, original page format representing 2-year, 4-year, graduate and professional schools.

Encyclopedia of Evolution
This is a comprehensive work that presents articles on fundamental concepts, definitions, and theories of evolution, genetics, molecular evolution, behavioral ecology and social evolution, human cultural and biological evolution, paleontology, evolutionary economics, etc.

Encyclopedia of Global Change
The 300 authoritative articles in this unique and wide-ranging encyclopedia investigate all types of phenomena that change life on Earth.

The Encyclopedia of the Enlightenment
The Enlightenment period (1670-1815) brought transformation of learned Western culture, with consequences for all aspects of Western thought, society, and culture.

Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages
This work provides 3,000 concise articles on art, architecture, religion, law, science, language, philosophy, theology and religion, intellectual, social and political history.

Energy Citations Database
Contains bibliographic records for energy and energy-related scientific and technical information from the U.S. Department of Energy. Includes bibliographic records in fields of chemistry, physics, materials, environmental science, geology, engineering, mathematics, climatology, oceanography, computer science and related disciplines. Includes citations to conference papers, journal articles, books, dissertations, and patents. Coverage: 1948-present.

International Encyclopedia of Dance
The 2,000 articles cover the full spectrum of dance—theatrical, ritual, dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance. Cultural and national overviews are accompanied by entries on dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers.

International Encyclopedia of Linguistics
This work covers a full range of topics in linguistics, including historical, comparative, formal, mathematical, functional, philosophical, and sociolinguistics. The interdisciplinary focus makes this encyclopedia a valuable resource for other fields like computer science, mathematics, philosophy, the social and behavioral sciences, and literary studies.

Oxford Dictionary of Byzantium
With more than 5,000 entries this is a standard research tool on 1,100 years of Byzantine history from the 4th century to the 15th.

Oxford Dictionary of the Renaissance
This dictionary provides rich detail on all aspects of the Renaissance from 14th to 17th century Europe. It includes coverage of the art, literature, science, culture, philosophy, religion, economics, history, and conflict of the period. A table showing the dates when cities and countries changed from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar is also included.

Oxford Encyclopedia of American Literature
This encyclopedia covers American literary history from the 1600s to the present day. The essays depict poets, playwrights, essayists, and novelists, literary movements, periods, and themes.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Ancient Egypt
This work features 600 original articles depicting the legacy of the 5,000 years of Ancient Egyptian civilization. They cover in detail art, architecture, religion, language, literature, trade, politics, everyday social life and the culture of the court.

Oxford Encyclopedia of British Literature
The Encyclopedia provides comprehensive coverage of literature in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland in the major literary languages (Anglo-Saxon, English, Welsh, Scots, Irish, and Latin). It includes articles on individual authors and detailed histories of particular themes, movements, genres, and institutions.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Children's Literature
This work features brief biographies of every major author and illustrator, essays on genres of children's literature, prominent trends and themes, as well as general essays on the traditions of children's literature in many countries throughout the world.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History
This is a comprehensive work that covers topics ranging from accounting and advertising to zoning and zoos. The entries reach across disciplines like Economics, History and Social Sciences.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
This is a collaboration of nearly 200 contributors from academia, industry, and the culinary world.  The articles treat regions, people, ingredients, companies, advertising, historical eras, holidays and festivals, and political, scientific, and economic currents pertinent to American cuisine.

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in the United States
This scholarly work offers comprehensive, reliable, and accessible information about the historical and contemporary experiences in the United States of Latinos and Latinas from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation
This encyclopedia is a comprehensive source for information about the entire range of religious and social changes that altered the face of Europe in the sixteenth century. It has an interdisciplinary approach that extends from church polity and theology to politics, economics, demographics, art and literature.

Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre and Performance
This encyclopedia provides authoritative and up-to-date information about theatre and performance from ancient Greek theatre to the latest developments in London, Paris, New York, and around the globe. In addition, it covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, and popular performance, including carnivals, circus, and public executions.