Reference sources (encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases) give concise introductions to topics.  Use them to:

• explore topics for research;
• get background information;
• explain unfamiliar ideas.

Reference sources are available at the MCC Library in both print and online formats.

CREDOreference is a database of over 500 reference e-books.  Find a collection of articles in electronic reference sources dealing with your subject.