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Reference: Reference

Introduction

What can be found on this LibGuide?

This guide was created to help you find the information you need from the comfort of your own computer. It is intended to provide you with answers to some of your questions and access to the different resources available at the UWSP library.

This LibGuide contains:

  • Information on different types of resources
  • Examples of the resources available at the UWSP library
  • Links to online resources
  • "How to" guides for answering some of your reference questions

Whether you need a quick answer to a question, help in searching the online catalog, assistance in researching a paper, or extended instruction in using a particular research tool, our Reference Librarians are here to guide and teach you.

On these pages, you will find:

  • Information on different types of resources
  • Examples of the resources available at the UWSP library
  • Links to online resources
  • "How to" guides for answering some of your reference questions

Reference Collection

The Reference Collection contains over 20,000 print and electronic sources. The print collection includes encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, and many other sources. Library electronic indexes and databases are accessible from the Reference Room as well as through the campus network. These include the catalog of the UWSP Library and UW System, as well as periodical indexes and some full text databases in many subject areas.

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