Aside from these general encyclopedias linked above, it is recommended that you consult encyclopedias and reference works specific for your topic, such as the examples below.
Click on the titles to be taken to more information about these books.
If you need help finding subject-specific reference works, contact the Librarian.
The online encyclopedias here may not include as much information as some in our print collection in the Library.
These encyclopedias are part of the database offerings in GALILEO, Georgia's virtual library, so you can be assured of their authority and content!
Encyclopedias are good sources for background information. Background information introduces you to a topic and gives you a foundation and framework for your more in-depth research.
They can also provide helpful leads and useful sources from their Works Cited information.
Gaillardia "Fanfare" flower. From Wikimedia Commons, by Noodle Snacks. Used under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license.
These online databases contain biographical information.