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Types of Reference Sources
(Note: Many of these types are available in both print and electronic format.)
What are Reference Sources? works designed by arrangement and treatment of subject matter to be
consulted for definite items of information, rather than read consecutively
Almanacs or Statistical Sources - annual compendium of practical dates, facts, and statistics. Can be
current and/or retrospective and are often in table format. Can be general or related to a specific
subject
Atlases - bound or boxed collections of maps, plates, engravings, etc. May contain accompanying text
and are usually related in subject or theme
Bibliographies - works that list books, articles, essays, or websites by a specific person or about a
specific subject. Sometimes entries/citations are annotated
Biographical Sources - contain articles about the lives and works of various individuals and may be
broad or narrow in scope (Some only contain articles of deceased individuals)
Book Reviews – provide a brief critical assessment of a book’s thesis and analysis, often comparing
the book to other titles in the field
Chronologies - list of events and their dates in order of occurrence. Helps to place people, events,
organizations, etc., in context
Dictionaries - provide brief explanatory entries for words or topics related to a specific subject or
field of inquiry, usually arranged alphabetically. Note: Some works labeled ‘dictionary’ are actually
encyclopedias
Types of Dictionaries: Unabridged – attempts to include every word currently in use
Abridged – does not include every word
Etymological – gives word histories, how meanings evolve
Subject – focus on vocabulary of a subject or discipline
Directories - contains names, addresses, and telephone numbers and other information for persons,
organizations, businesses, or institutions. There is usually a common theme
Encyclopedias - provide short, authoritative essays, usually arranged alphabetically by the heading
and often followed by lists of further references, entries are often written by experts and signed.
Coverage may be very broad subject areas or specialized areas
Gazetteers – define or describe geographical places
Handbooks and Manuals - provide a simple but complete treatment of a broad topic. Usually
written for practitioners and are of compact size. Also referred to as companions or compendiums
Literature Guides - provide an evaluative discussion of the methods and materials for research in a
selected area
Multivolume General Histories - provide information establishing a broader historical/theoretical
context, along with a synthesizing narrative and analysis of topics, nations, regions, eras. Examine
standard, accepted historical thought but do not include current, cutting edge historical theory
Sourcebooks - contain facsimiles or exact copies or the text of original source material

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Types_Reference_Sources.pdf

  • 1. February 2010 Types of Reference Sources (Note: Many of these types are available in both print and electronic format.) What are Reference Sources? works designed by arrangement and treatment of subject matter to be consulted for definite items of information, rather than read consecutively Almanacs or Statistical Sources - annual compendium of practical dates, facts, and statistics. Can be current and/or retrospective and are often in table format. Can be general or related to a specific subject Atlases - bound or boxed collections of maps, plates, engravings, etc. May contain accompanying text and are usually related in subject or theme Bibliographies - works that list books, articles, essays, or websites by a specific person or about a specific subject. Sometimes entries/citations are annotated Biographical Sources - contain articles about the lives and works of various individuals and may be broad or narrow in scope (Some only contain articles of deceased individuals) Book Reviews – provide a brief critical assessment of a book’s thesis and analysis, often comparing the book to other titles in the field Chronologies - list of events and their dates in order of occurrence. Helps to place people, events, organizations, etc., in context Dictionaries - provide brief explanatory entries for words or topics related to a specific subject or field of inquiry, usually arranged alphabetically. Note: Some works labeled ‘dictionary’ are actually encyclopedias Types of Dictionaries: Unabridged – attempts to include every word currently in use Abridged – does not include every word Etymological – gives word histories, how meanings evolve Subject – focus on vocabulary of a subject or discipline Directories - contains names, addresses, and telephone numbers and other information for persons, organizations, businesses, or institutions. There is usually a common theme Encyclopedias - provide short, authoritative essays, usually arranged alphabetically by the heading and often followed by lists of further references, entries are often written by experts and signed. Coverage may be very broad subject areas or specialized areas Gazetteers – define or describe geographical places Handbooks and Manuals - provide a simple but complete treatment of a broad topic. Usually written for practitioners and are of compact size. Also referred to as companions or compendiums Literature Guides - provide an evaluative discussion of the methods and materials for research in a selected area Multivolume General Histories - provide information establishing a broader historical/theoretical context, along with a synthesizing narrative and analysis of topics, nations, regions, eras. Examine standard, accepted historical thought but do not include current, cutting edge historical theory Sourcebooks - contain facsimiles or exact copies or the text of original source material