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Basic Electronic Reference Tools

You may find some reference sources helpful for background on your topic, historical overviews, links to other sources. Most of our reference sources are in English, but they may lead you to Spanish sources.

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.

I-Share

Many of you may find useful information for your topics in books, especially essay collections. You can search in English or Spanish in I-Share.

Bluejay Search This link opens in a new window
Welcome to Elmhurst's library catalog, Bluejay Search! This catalog has replaced I-Share and does so much more! Search for books, A/V, e-resources, articles and more from one place, as well as information about items located in 91 academic and research libraries in Illinois.

The "card catalog" of the A.C. Buehler Library. Use this resource to find books, journal titles, movies, and music owned by Elmhurst College, and information about items located in 80 academic and research libraries in Illinois.