Locating Information: Reference Tools

1. Dewey Decimal System
2. Online Catalog
3. Reference Tools
   • Almanacs
   • Atlases
   • Dictionaries
   • Encyclopedias
   • Oregon Blue Book
   • Statistical Sources
   • Literary Criticism
   • Primary & Secondary Sources
4. Electronic Searching

This Section will guide you through many available reference tools. You may use the navigation menu at the left or the link at the end of each section.

When doing research you need to pick the resource that will help you do the job getting the best results without wasting time and energy. Being a good researcher means you can select the best resources to meet your information needs.

Remember that the Internet may not be the best resource to use.