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The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
An online encyclopedia of philosophy combined with with peer reviewed publication of original papers in philosophy. Maintained by Stanford University.

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Encyclopedia Americana (Forbes Library)
A large Encyclopedia with an emphasis on American history. The 2002 edition can be found in the reference room.

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Encyclopedia Britannica (Forbes Library|online)\\

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Encyclopedias are available on many topics. You can find many subject encyclopedias in print in our online catalog and many more are available online through databases such as Credo Reference (highly recommended!) or the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance!

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Encyclopedias are available on many topics. You can find many subject encyclopedias in print in our online catalog and many more are available online through databases such as Credo Reference (highly recommended!) or the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance!

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Credo Reference covers every major subject, with easy access to trusted content from over 70 of the world's leading academic publishers. This aggregate database includes highly-regarded reference titles, including topical many encyclopedias, and seamless linking to other valuable and trusted information sources to speed your research.

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Credo Reference covers every major subject, with easy access to trusted content from over 70 of the world's leading academic publishers. This aggregate database includes highly-regarded reference titles, including topical many encyclopedias, and seamless linking to other valuable and trusted information sources to speed your research.

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Credo Reference
Credo Reference covers every major subject, with easy access to trusted content from over 70 of the world's leading academic publishers. This aggregate database includes highly-regarded reference titles, including topical many encyclopedias, and seamless linking to other valuable and trusted information sources to speed your research.

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Credo Reference covers every major subject, with easy access to trusted content from over 70 of the world's leading academic publishers. This aggregate database includes highly-regarded reference titles, including topical many encyclopedias, and seamless linking to other valuable and trusted information sources to speed your research.

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Credo Reference
Credo Reference covers every major subject, with easy access to trusted content from over 70 of the world's leading academic publishers. This aggregate database includes highly-regarded reference titles, including topical many encyclopedias, and seamless linking to other valuable and trusted information sources to speed your research.

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A selected list of general encyclopedias. Also seeTopical Encyclopedias on this same page.

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A selected list of general encyclopedias.

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The following list of online specialty encyclopedias is a work in progress:

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The following is a short list of online specialty encyclopedias:

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Encyclopedias are available on many topics. You can find many subject encyclopedias in print in our online catalog and many more are available online through databases such as Credo Reference. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance!

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Encyclopedias are available on many topics. You can find many subject encyclopedias in print in our online catalog and many more are available online through databases such as Credo Reference (highly recommended!) or the Gale Virtual Reference Library. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance!

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Encyclopedias are available on many topics. You can find many subject encyclopedias in our online catalog. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance!

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Encyclopedias are available on many topics. You can find many subject encyclopedias in print in our online catalog and many more are available online through databases such as Credo Reference. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance!

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A selected list of general encyclopedias. Also seeTopical Encyclopedias on this same page.

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Simple English Wikipedia
A free, collaboratively written encyclopedia written in simple language, appropriate for children and adults learning English as a second language.
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Topical Encyclopedias

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Encyclopedia Britannica (Forbes Library|online)
The oldest English language encyclopedia in print, the Britannica is aimed at educated adults and is well known for its scholarly approach. The 2010 edition can always be used at the library and some limited content is available for free online.

How Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.com/
Thompson Gale's 7 volume print set is now available online. Search through the alphabetical list to discover how everything from aspirin to toilet paper is made.

Encyclopedia.com
http://www.encyclopedia.com
over 500,000 entries from vetted reference sources

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General Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia Americana (Forbes Library)
A large Encyclopedia with an emphasis on American history. The 2002 edition can be found in the reference room.
Encyclopedia Britannica (Forbes Library|online)
The oldest English language encyclopedia in print, the Britannica is aimed at educated adults and is well known for its scholarly approach. The 2010 edition can always be used at the library and some limited content is available for free online.
Encyclopedia.com
A searchable reference allowing you to search over 100 reputable reference works including the 6th edition of The Columbia Encyclopedia and Webster’s New World Dictionary.
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The free encyclopedia that is written collaboratively by people all over the world. Since its creation in 2001, Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference Web site on the Internet, with over 1.5 million articles in English alone. Since anyone can edit it, be sure to verify sources.

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A free encyclopedia written collaboratively by people all over the world. Since its creation in 2001, Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference Web site on the Internet, with over 1.5 million articles in English alone. Since anyone can edit it, be sure to verify sources.

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La enciclopedia de contenido libre que todos pueden editar. La versión en español comenzó en 2001 y tiene mas de 3 mil artículos. Puesto que cualquier persona puede corregirlo, sea seguro verificar fuentes.

To browse the Forbes Library's encyclopedias by subject click here.

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La enciclopedia de contenido libre que todos pueden editar. La versión en español comenzó en 2001 y tiene mas de 3 mil artículos. Puesto que cualquier persona puede corregirlo, sea seguro verificar fuentes.

The World Book Encyclopedia (Forbes Library)
A popular and easy to use Encyclopedia. A recommended starting point for many student projects. The 2011 edition can be found in the reference room.

Topical Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias are available on many topics. You can find many subject encyclopedias in our online catalog. Please ask a librarian if you need assistance!

The following list of online specialty encyclopedias is a work in progress:

How Products Are Made
An online version of Thompson Gale's 7 volume print set about how things are made. Entries are written for a general audience.

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Encyclopedia Britannica (Forbes Library|online)
The oldest English language encyclopedia in print, the Britannica is aimed at educated adults and is well known for its scholarly approach. The 2010 edition can always be used at the library and some limited content is available for free online.

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MSN's Encarta Encyclopedia with over 4,500 articles from Aardvark to Zambia.

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La enciclopedia de contenido libre que todos pueden editar. La versión en español comenzó en 2001 y tiene mas de 3 mil artículos. Puesto que cualquier persona puede corregirlo, sea seguro verificar fuentes.

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Wikipedia (En Espanol)
http://es.wikipedia.org/
La enciclopedia de contenido libre que todos pueden editar. La versión en español comenzó en 2001 y tiene mas de 3 mil artículos. Puesto que cualquier persona puede corregirlo, sea seguro verificar fuentes.

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To browse the Forbes Library Encyclopedias by subject
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How Products Are Made
http://www.madehow.com/
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Wikipedia
http://www.wikipedia.org
The free encyclopedia that is written collaboratively by people all over the world. Since its creation in 2001, Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference Web site on the Internet, with over 1.5 million articles in English alone. Since anyone can edit it, be sure to verify sources.

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The free encyclopedia that anyone can edit. Since its creation in 2001, Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference Web site on the Internet. The content of Wikipedia is free, and is written collaboratively by people from all around the world.

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MSN's Encarta Encyclopedia with over 4,500 articles from Aardvark to Zambia.

Columbia Encyclopedia
http://www.bartleby.com/65/
Contain's nearly 51,000 entries.

Encyclopedias

Main.Encyclopedias History

Topical Encyclopedias

Topical Encyclopedias

General Encyclopedias

Topical Encyclopedias