Reference sources help you to understand your topic by giving you an overview or background information. All reference sources are helpful in that they give you a place to find more keywords or phrases that you can use to search article databases, the library catalog, etc.
The following encyclopedias are excellent places to learn basic facts and information about things related to health, fitness, and nutrition. The encyclopedias and examples below all come from a librarry database called Credo Reference. Use the databases listed in the Search for More box to find even more reference material.
Collection of over 600 full-text reference books that cover thousands of topics including art, business, medicine, sociology, technology, and much more.
Collection of medical texts, interactive anatomy modules, evidence based medicine resources, board exam practice tests, ICD codes, and more.
Straightforward and authoritative e-books on consumer health topics.
Omnigraphics e-books can be accessed with the BiblioBoard mobile app.