Guides to Reference Resources in Wilson Library

A selective list of guides to general-interest reference sources.

For more subject-based information resources see Humanities and Social Sciences Subjects in Wilson Library.

You can find information on accessing online directories, encyclopedias and more on the University Libraries web page.

Biography

• Biography Sources: A Brief Guide
  Last updated: 1/04, Gwen Schagrin

Book Reviews

• Locating Book Reviews in Wilson Library: Specialized Sources
• Locating Book Reviews in Wilson Library
  Last updated: 2/04, Gwen Schagrin

Dissertations and Master's Theses

• How to Find University of Minnesota Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses
• Digital Dissertations
  Last updated: 3/04, Gwen Schagrin

Funding Sources

• Grants and Research Support: A Guide to Resources in Wilson General Reference
• Scholarships and Financial Aid: A Guide to Resources in Wilson General Reference

Genealogy Resources

• Census Guide
• Genealogy Resources Available at the University of Minnesota Libraries

Inflation

• Inflation

Library Assignments: Design Tips

• Designing Assignments that Can Be Effectively Supported by the Libraries

Metropolitan Area Libraries

• Metropolitan Area Libraries: Alphabetical List
  Last updated: 12/03, Gwen Schagrin
• Locating Books and Periodicals in Metropolitan Area Libraries

Microfiche and Microfilm Resources for Research

• Microfiche and Microfilm Titles Held in Wilson General Reference (file size: 47K)
• Microform Collections: Education, Psychology, and Sport

Newspapers

• Current U.S. Newspapers
  Last updated: 2/04, Barbara Kautz
• Minnesota News
  Last updated: 4/04, Barbara Kautz
• Foreign News Indexes (PDF version)
• Historical U.S. Newspapers
  Last updated: 3/04, Barbara Kautz

• All Current Newspaper Subscriptions (Alphabetical List)
• Current International Newspaper Subscriptions by Country
• Current U.S. Newspaper Subscriptions by State

Publishers and Publishing

• Publishers of Books and Periodicals
  Last updated: 5/04, Susan Gangl

Research Aids for Assignments

• Alternative Viewpoints
• Popular or Scholarly? (How to Determine the Difference)
• Style Manuals

Searching Article Indexes

• Truncation and Wildcard Quick Reference Guide (PDF file)
  Last updated: 2/03, Jody Gray
• Restrospective Magazine/Journal Indexes

Searching MNCAT

• Locating Material Listed in MNCAT
• How to Use the Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH)

Speeches

• Speeches: Text and Criticism

Symbolism

• Signs and Symbols

Telephone Directories

• Telephone Directories: How to Find National and International Directories

Wilson Library

• Browsing Guide to Call Numbers
  Last updated: 4/03, Gwen Schagrin
• Locating Materials in Wilson Library