W.E.B. Du Bois Library Reference Collection

The reference print collection, located on the Lower Level of the W.E.B. Du Bois Library, primarily supports the academic programs in the humanities and social sciences. Examples of types of materials you can find in the reference collection include almanacs, atlases, bibliographies, biographies, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, periodical indexes, and telephone books.

The Library also has many reference materials available in electronic formats. Locate electronic reference sources in the "Find by type" section of the Research Databases index.

For assistance with locating or identifying reference materials, visit the Reference Desk, call the Desk at 413/545-0150, or submit your query over the Internet using Ask A Librarian.

Last Edited: 23 January 2009