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Dictionaries & Encyclopedias (Collections & Major Titles)

A list of digital reference source collections available at Hewes Library

CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
A ready-reference book of chemical and physical data. Updated annually.
Credo Reference
Online collection of over 800 reference titles, providing useful definitions, background information, quotations, images, and biographical information.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Online
The online version of Britannica's encyclopedia, plus thousands of unique online articles, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary (10th ed.), the Britannica Book of the Year, and more. Updated daily.
Gale Ebooks
Collection of reference ebooks from Gale covering general reference, biographical sources, and all major disciplines.
Oxford English Dictionary
Online version of the premiere etymological dictionary of the English language. In addition, the PRINT 20-volume set may be found in the Reference Collection: PE 1625. N53 1933.
Oxford Reference Online
In-depth, specialized titles from Oxford University Press’s award-winning Encyclopedias and Companions series, and a selection of partner publishers’ scholarly works.
Sage E-Reference
Reference titles covering a wide variety of subjects, including the humanities and social sciences.
Salem Press Reference Online
A collection of fully searchable reference ebooks from Salem Press relating to literature, American history and culture, science, and health. Helpful for topic generation and background information.

Additional reference resources in alphabetical order

Search the Oxford English Dictionary for current and historical word definitions with sources quoted.