A.C. Buehler Library: COM 311: Reference Resources & Books

Reference Sources

Reference Sources can be helpful for finding background information about a topic, for researching major ideas, theorists or researchers in a particular field, and for deciphering scholarly or technical language used in scholarly articles.

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
An online collection of over 1000 reference books, covering a wide range of subjects, from art to technology. Credo Reference also includes a selection of specialized reference books from Sage Publishing.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Contains the full-text of hundreds of print reference titles and series, allowing you access to key reference sources without having to be in the library. Includes a variety of topics, and all titles in the Scribner's and Twayne's author series. Most Gale eBook titles can also be accessed through I-Share.
Sage Knowledge This link opens in a new window
A variety of encyclopedias and other reference materials from SAGE publications.

Books & Ebooks

Bluejay Search This link opens in a new window

Search the library catalog for books and ebooks on your topic. Some books contain multiple essays or collected articles on a variety of topics.