Online Research and Reference Resources
Ask Questions!
Along with the resources gathered here and available through ODYsseus, the SLU Libraries catalog, remember that Librarians are available to answer your questions and help you plan research projects. Ask questions when you have them!
Writing Resources
Oxford English Dictionary
Etymological dictionary of the English Language
WWWebster Dictionary
Online version of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition
Bibliography/Citing Sources
Sample style guides and other resources on writing a bibliography
Refworks
Online bibliographic management system, for more information see our Refworks overview
Research Resources
Our Collection
Finding Books
ODYsseus, the SLU Libraries' Catalog
Connect NY
Union catalog of 14 academic libraries in New York integrated for interlibrary loan
Finding Articles
Indexes for magazines and journals, all academic disciplines
Encyclopedias
Encyclopaedia BritannicaOnline version of micropaedia & macropaedia
Encyclopaedia Judaica
Online version of the 22 volume set on Jewish life, culture, and religion
Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Online version of the 10-volume Routledge encyclopedia of philosophy
Grove Art Online
Online version of Grove Art Dictionary
Birds of North America
Encyclopedia of North American species, bird calls and photographs
Literature Resource Center
Encyclopedia of Authors and literary movements
CIA World Factbook
Information on the nations of the world
Quantitative Resources
Statistics Databases
Statistics and data repositories that speak to a variety of disciplines
Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
Complete version of the U.S. Government's statistical abstract
Census Information
Information and links to Census Bureau statistical publications
Information on Books and Magazines
Books in Print
Guide to what is available in print, the status of books
Serials Directory
Information on periodicals and periodical publishers
Worldcat
Union catalog of libraries worldwide, sixty million records
Center for Research Libraries
Major primary source material repository, global in scope.
Other Library Catalogs
Links to library catalogs worldwide
Research Guides
Duke Libraries Guide to Research
An extensive guide, this publication links steps in the research project to specific types of information sources
Purdue University Writing Center Guide to Research
A series of handouts that describe and define research terminology
Recommended Search Strategy:
Analyze Your Topic & Search with Peripheral Vision
From the University of California, detailed guide to formulating a search
Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
From the University of California, extensive guide for evaluating web publications
