The Libraries offer many reference tools to help you find the necessary information. Almanacs provide facts and figures on everything from weather to astronomy. Consumer guides offer insight on products and services. Dictionaries and thesauruses help you find just the right words. Encyclopedias cover a vast range of topics. Maps and atlases are essential for geography buffs. Newspaper and magazine archives keep you up-to-date on current events. And statistical databases allow you to dig into the numbers. Whether you're researching, planning a trip, or simply satisfying your curiosity, the library's reference section has you covered.
See all the links by Subject area under the Reference Tools tab on the library homepage!
Some common resources include dictionaries and encyclopedias, almanacs, and bibliographies. The library has these in both print and electronic forms.
The best way to find reference tools is from the WIU Library home page. Click the link for the tab that says "Reference Tools", then select the category for the topics you need background information from.
