Multicultural and Gender Studies (MCGS): Reference

What is a reference resource?

A reference resource (print or digital) provides a relatively short definition of a word or overview of a subject. There are many different kinds of reference sources, including: dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, and handbooks.

Reference sources include encyclopedias, dictionaries and handbooks. They can help you get a general overview of a topic. Some reference sources are available online and other titles are only available in print in the library's Reference Collection (on the second floor.)

Use this list of titles to help you find background information on your topic: