LibGuides: eReference Guide: eReference

eReference Databases

	Credo Reference Reference entries from over 500 encyclopedias and dictionaries. Credo covers every major subject from the world's best publishers of reference material.
	Gale Virtual Reference Library A collection of 30 reference books and encyclopedias in electronic format.
	STAT!Ref A healthcare resource that integrates core eBook titles with evidence-based resources and innovative tools.
	eBooks on Ebscohost Reference A collection of more than 1,700 reference books, filtered from the eBooks on Ebscohost database. Search in the 2nd box to filter reference books further.

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
Features clear and precise definitions, usage examples, and phrases and idioms.
Roget's II The New Thesaurus
Combines the most useful features of a thesaurus and a dictionary; each entry contains a short definition as well as a comprehensive list of synonyms for the headword.
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
Includes clearly written entries covering various branches of human knowledge, such as science, history, business, art, culture, geography, and geology, as well as more contemporary issues.