Major non-electronic reference resources include almanacs containing yearly facts about countries, entertainment, weather, and sports; phone books and government directories listing contact information alphabetically; consumer guides reviewing new products; literary synopses and yearbooks summarizing past events; etiquette guides outlining proper behavior; and timelines and manuals providing instructions for specific items. These reference sources provide useful information in printed form.

1. Major Ready Reference Resources Non-electronic

2. Almanacs An annual reference book of useful and interesting facts relating to countries of the world, entertainment, astronomical and meteorological information, sports, etc.

3. Phone Books & Government Directories Phone Books - Alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in an area, with addresses and telephone numbers. Government Directory -A list of government agencies with contact information listed by state then alphabetically.

4. Consumer guides Brings you reviews and ratings for new and used vehicles, electronics, home office equipment and family products

5. Literary Synopsis & Yearbooks Literary Synopsis –Summary more often used with fiction than nonfiction. It is a form of abridgment. Yearbook – A book published annually, containing information, statistics, etc., about the past year.

6. Etiquette & Timelines Etiquette -Prescribed or accepted code of usage in matters of ceremony. Timelines - Linear representation of important events in the order in which they occurred.

7. Manuals Manuals - Small books, esp. one giving information or instructions for a specific item. Definitions throughout this presentation were adapted from Dictionary.com