Subject Guides: Education Subject Guide: Finding Background Information

Encyclopedias, Handbooks, and More

To find more print and online reference books for general education topics, as well as specific subjects within or related to education, search Encompass Search or ask for help.

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Hundreds of authoritative dictionaries, encyclopedias, fact books, guides, companions and more from respected publishers across dozens of major subject areas.

World Education Encyclopedia by Rebecca Marlow-Ferguson (Editor); Chris López (Editor)
ISBN: 0787655775
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Encyclopedia of American Education by Harlow G. Unger
Call Number: 370.97303 U58e
ISBN: 0816068879
Publication Date: 2007-06-01
Encyclopedia of Education
Call Number: 370.3 E56o
ISBN: 002865594X
Publication Date: 2002-11-14
Special Education by Laura Mars-Proietti (Editor); Arlene Sacks (Editor)
Call Number: 371.90973 S121s
ISBN: 9781592372928
Publication Date: 2009-02-09

Resources for Newspapers and Magazines

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A database of both scholarly and popular publications in a wide variety of disciplines and subject areas, including psychology. Most full text is linked directly in the database; otherwise use the Get It links to find the library's other full text or physical copies.

Getting Started with Reference Resources

The resources on this page can help you to brainstorm topic ideas, narrow your topic to make it more manageable, or learn background information about a topic you have picked.