| Reference books are a great place to begin your research. The Lovejoy Library's reference collection is located on the first floor of the library. |
 | Common types of reference materials, such as general encyclopedias, provide excellent background information on a wide variety of topics. |
 | Specialized encyclopedias provide coverage on a specific field, such as technology, and may provide more focused content. |
 | Other reference materials include atlases, general and specialized dictionaries and thesauruses. |
