Good places to gather background information on a topic or get ideas when choosing a topic.
Background information:
Types of reference sources
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The print books are located on Dimond Main Floor (Level 3) and represent just a sampling. For more reference resources, search the library catalog or contact Ask a Librarian.
Search for definitions and descriptions from an online collection of high quality reference sources in sociology.
A comprehensive resource for the study of human culture and behavior--more than 750 hours and 1,000 films at completion (still in progress).
The collection covers every region of the world, including interviews, previously unreleased raw footage, field notes, study guides, and more.