Reference collections

Why do you need to use reference collections?

Although many reference sources are now available on the web, sometimes it's quicker to look up information in a print publication, and sometimes the information isn't yet available online. We limit use of reference resources to the Library so that they are always available for quick reference.

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What reference collections are there?

There are several collections which are for use in the Library only:

  • Reference Collection on the first floor of the JB Morrell Library is used to gather together in one convenient location frequently used material such as encyclopedias, handbooks, directories and dictionaries
  • Statistical sources at Shelf location F on the second floor of the JBM Library
  • Government publications in Compact Store 2 on the ground floor of the JBM Library
  • Humanities Research Reference collection in the Raymond Burton Library Reading Room which includes the Elton Collection, microform research collections and humanities bibliographies
  • Research and Special Collections can be rare or valuable so they can't be removed from the building

Look at Electronic reference sources for a selection of useful resources available on the web.