A collection of library materials useful for supplying authoritative information or for identifying information sources. These materials are kept together near the Reference Desk and can not be removed from the library.

A selection of electronic and printed library materials used by reference librarians to help people find information or to do research. Reference collections contain many sources of information, such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, directories, or statistical compilations. They may also have bibliographies, indexes, and abstracts. Printed reference materials usually do not leave the library. Networked reference materials are available in the Library Web-site.

a set of three separate encyclopedias comprehensively covering some of the most important and current research in anthropology today

The collection of books and other materials used frequently by people seeking information. Reference collections usually include encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, bibliographies, handbooks, and periodical indexes and abstracts. Reference material must be used in the library.

reference materials either provide specific information such as an address, a date, or a definition, or they have overview information on a subject, or they indicate sources for more information. The Reference Collection, on the first floor of the Library, is often a good place to begin academic research. Reference and the research process are explained in OWL 2.

Books, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks and indexes that provide factual information, lead to other information resources and are also used by reference librarians to help you find information. Located on the first floor of the Mudd Library. Reference materials may not be checked out.

Consists of dictionaries, encyclopedias, indexes, and other print and electronic sources that tend to be consulted for specific facts or bits of information rather than read in their entirety. Print reference materials located in specifically designated Reference areas must typically be used in the library and cannot be checked out.

Reference Collection materials include specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, yearbooks, indexes, bibliographies and statistical compilations. Reference material is only for use within the library, it cannot be borrowed. In the Library catalogue reference collection items can be identified by 'REF' after the location code.

Non-circulating current or heavily used books containing key sources of information. Many are shelved in the reference area on the second floor of Newman Library.

Contains books such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, shelved together in a separate section of the Library. Their location is usually indicated by "Ref" before the call number. Reference books are for use only in the Library.

A selection of library materials kept in a specific location that are used to begin research and to answer quick questions. The items in the reference collection (also referred to as Reference Books) do not circulate, so they are always available for use. Examples of reference books include dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, directories, bibliographies, indexes, and statistical compilations.

A separate location for encyclopaedias, handbooks, guides, directories, dictionaries, etc. These items are not for loan so that they will always be available for use in the library.

the section in the library where reference books are kept. Reference books must be used in the library and cannot be checked-out.

a collection of books including: encyclopaedias, almanacs, dictionaries, bibliographical dictionaries, directories

Not-for-loan collection comprising dictionaries, year books and encyclopædias. See also REF.

materials such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, directories, etc., kept in a separate collection (usually near a reference desk) and not allowed to circulate, so that they will always be on hand when needed.

A special collection in the library of readily accessible, current, factual materials that are usually not checked out.

A selection of general and specialized encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, atlases, handbooks, bibliographies, periodical indexes, databases, and other library materials to help you find information and do research.

contains informational sources such as indexes, dictionaries, encyclopedias, statistical sources, atlases, almanacs, etc. as well as electronic databases.

Group of books in the Library that are referred to frequently, (e.g., encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, directories, and bibliographies). These materials cannot be charged because they need to be available for all users.

a collection of often-used resources such as dictionaries, directories, handbooks, and encyclopedias; these resources can only be used in the library. Contrast with reserve collection.

Books not meant to be read cover-to-cover, such as dictionaries, handbooks, and encyclopedias, shelved together in a special section of the library called the reference area. Reference books may not be checked out because they are needed by librarians to answer questions at the reference desk. Their location and circulation status is usually indicated by " Reference Book Shelves" in the online catalog or "REF" on the spine label of the book.

Library books such as dictionaries and encyclopedias which are shelved together in a special location called the reference stacks. Reference books may not be checked out because they are needed by reference librarians to answer questions from library patrons. Their location is usually indicated by the symbol "R" or "Ref" preceding the call number in the catalog record and on the spine label.

The Reference collection holds specialised publications that are usually consulted for brief description or as an entry point to other literature. This collection typically holds dictionaries, encyclopedias, bibliographies, directories, indexes, atlases, etc. This collection is not for loan and has the prefix "REF".

The part of the library’s holdings that contain a selection of materials such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, directories, or statistical sources as well as periodical indexes, and subject bibliographies. They generally provide brief information for the initial stages of research. Each of the Library's reading rooms and the Information Centre have their own reference collection containing material relevant to its subject focus.

The part of the library collection which is composed of reference materials, usually placed near the circulation or reference desk for easy access.

Collection of books and other materials used for supplying authoritative information on identifying sources; kept together for convenience in providing information service and generally not allowed to circulate. Reference materials include abstracts, almanacs, bibliographies, dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, indexes, statistical compendia, union catalogs, yearbooks, etc.

The reference collection consists of materials used frequently for general information. It includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, indexes, and other materials. These materials may not be checked out of the library.

The non-circulating materials of a library which provide basic information about a topic. Reference books may only be used in the library, they do not check-out.

The information desk is the place where librarians and information assistants answer questions, give directions and guide patrons through their research. There is a reference collection of books, computers, and other resources located near the information desk. Librarians, information assistants and patrons use these print and electronic materials to help find answers to questions and to help in the research process. A few examples of items found in a reference collection are dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories and almanacs.

Materials such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, directories, etc. that are not allowed to circulate, so that they will always be on hand when needed. The LRC‘s reference collection is shelved on the first floor. In the catalog, the location of this material is listed as USU-Reference.

A collection of books that provide general or background information, usually housed in a different room or section of a library.  Books in the reference collection cannot be checked out because they are needed often for quick answers to reference questions.  See also Reference Book.

A collection of books, special resources, and other materials used in searching for information and useful for supplying authoritative information or identifying sources. Reference books are usually consulted rather than read through. Generally, these materials are not allowed to be checked out.

Refers to the library materials used by reference librarians to help people find information or do research. Examples of reference materials include encyclopedias, In the Alvin Sherman Library, reference books are located on the second floor. They cannot be checked out of the library.

A reference collection is a collection of objects maintained for the purpose of study and authentication. Reference collections are generally large undertakings maintained by institutions; instead of having a single representative of each object, they will typically have multiples, so as to illustrate variations and, sometimes, provide samples for comparisons. For human-created objects such as postage stamps or coins, a good reference collection will also include an assortment of (carefully labelled) fakes and forgeries.