Locating Information: Reference Tools: Oregon Blue Book
Dewey Decimal System Online Catalog Reference Tools Almanacs Atlases Dictionaries Encyclopedias Oregon Blue Book Statistical Sources Literary Criticism Primary & Secondary Sources Electronic Searching	This is a biennial (every other year) publication about the state of Oregon. It has lists of notable people, cultural events and education. It is the official state directory about the government of the state, county, city, federal and Native American tribes.

How is the Oregon Blue Book organized?

The Oregon Blue Book has a table of contents that lists the major topics. The index in the back lists more specific topics and the page numbers where the information is located.

There is also a thumb index. Each topic listed in the table of contents is in sections that are defined by the dark print on the edge of the pages.

Where do I find an Oregon Blue Book?

You will find Oregon Blue Book in the reference section at REF 317.95 Ore or in the nonfiction section at 317.95 Ore. It might also be located in a specialized section in your library that has books about Oregon.

When do I use an Oregon Blue Book?

Use this when you need information about Oregon, particularly general facts, branches of the government and current government statistics.

How do I use a Blue Book?

If you know the general topic you need information about use the table of contents. If that doesn't help you go to the index.

Oregon Blue Book online - More complete than the print version and updated frequently.

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