Research Guides: Background Information: Encyclopedia and Reference

Databases with Encyclopedias and Reference Information

Some of our library databases are also focused on providing background information.

Examples include:

Oxford Reference
Fully-indexed, cross-searchable dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press. Full text.

Keywords that could work in the Oxford Reference include:

Gale Virtual Reference Library
Reference e-books representing a variety of subject areas including anthropology, business, history, law, literature, medicine, and science. Full text.

Try searching "Bengali" in the Gale Virtual Reference Library.

Europa World
The online version of the Europa World Year Book which contains country profiles and information on world-wide affairs.

Europa World provides information on countries. You could try searching for "Nigeria".

More Background Databases
Here are more databases you can search for background information. Make sure to read the description before searching to make sure it's appropriate for your topic.