Reference sources (dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, etc.) are materials that provide concise, credible information to help users understand a specific topic. They are typically used to verify facts, define terms, or gather background information on a topic. Reference sources are especially useful to help establish foundational knowledge and provide credibility to your research.
Credo is an easy-to-use reference database for starting research. Use this box to search hundreds of full-text reference titles, as well as 500,000+ images and audio files and over 1,000 videos.
APA Dictionary of Psychology provides more than 25,000 authoritative entries across 90 subfields of psychology.
Below are a few of many PRINT reference materials available at SWIC campus libraries.
*Due to their concise nature, many reference books are available for in-library use only and are not available for check-out.