Different Types of Reference Sources Library Class Alphabetically

Different Types of Reference Sources Library Class

• Alphabetically organized listing of Encyclopedia subjects • Good basis for the beginning stages of research • Online Encyclopedia • Current: updated every year • Quick and easy • Books in our reference section • 2009 is our newest • Do not need a computer

• Contain words in alphabetically order • Gives the pronunciation and definitions Dictionary • Online dictionary • Contains a definition • Pronounces it out loud for you! • Book version • Alphabetically organized by word

• Collection of maps Atlas • Usually of Earth or a specific region • Online • Some are interactive • Need online access • Book version • Organized by location, region, country, or state

Almanac • • Annual (yearly) publication Includes information such as weather forecasts, farmers' planting dates, astrological information Also might include lists of information related to people, places, and events. Often arranged according to the calendar • Online • Can always find the current year • Book version • Our newest is from 2005

Thesaurus • • • Lists words grouped together by similar meaning Lists synonyms and similar words Sometimes lists antonyms • Online • Quick and easy • Gives synonyms and antonyms • Book version • We do not have one in our library