Courseworks Research Guide: Online Reference Sources

Online Reference Sources

  • Gale Virtual Reference Library
    A database of full-text specialized reference sources for multidisciplinary research.
  • Gale Biography in Context
    A databse of biographical information on over 320,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
  • Literati by Credo
    A collection of full-text reference books. Use the mind map to visualize your idea in context. Consult Research Tips, videos and tutorials.
  • Oxford Reference Online
    Search across hundreds of Oxford University Press encyclopedias and companions.
  • Encyclopedia Britannica Online
    Search Britannica's latest articles, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus, and the Britannica year in review.
  • Library Subject Guides
    Created by Columbia University librarians, these guides identify print and electronic resources that support research in a broad range of subject areas.

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