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Lists of Essential Resources
What are the resources that every library needs? Have a look at this list.
- General almanac
- Encyclopedia
- Unabridged dictionary
- Telephone directory
- Auto repair manuals
- Consumer information
- Education
- Health information
- Atlases
- Index to periodicals
- Statistical sources
- Legal information
- Australian resources
- E-Resources (databases)
Helpful Lists
A majority of reference questions are answered with a small part of the reference collection. Sometimes a small group of frequently used reference sources is called Ready Reference.
What are the basic resources considered essential for reference work? This link takes you to a list of suggested Essential resources. For recommended reference web sites, see the Internet sites in this module.
Essential Resources for Libraries
These reference sources are considered to be essential to even the smallest library.
Look for the latest print or online versions.
Major Point: Identify and familiarize yourself with recommended resources in your library and on the Web.
1. Locate any of the resources on the Essential List in your library that are unfamiliar to you and use the familiarise yourself with them Try to do at least one a day.
