Background Information

The following databases are good for basic background information on diverse topics.

Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL)
A collection of encyclopedias and handbooks on many subjects. Searchable as a group or individually.
Credo Reference
Full-text dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations and atlases, plus a wide range of subject-specific titles.

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