Reference Databases
Need a specific article (e.g. I know the journal title, article title, etc.)?
Want to search two or more databases at once?
- Encyclopaedia Britannica online
- Source for current and historical information on virtually any subject. (more info...) |
- Europa World
- Political and economic information on countries and territories. (more info...) |
- Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia (EbscoHost)
- General encyclopedia for students and adults. (more info...) |
- Gale Virtual Reference Library
- Provides a combined search of a number of reference sources in various subject areas. (more info...) |
- Oxford English Dictionary (OED)
- The premier historical dictionary of the English language. (more info...) |
- Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
- Subscription information for periodicals worldwide. [more info...] |
Cite Sources
Links to additional resources on citation may be found on our Citation Guides page.
- APA Style Guide to Electronic Resources
- APA guidelines for citing online sources. (Webster/Eden access only) Note: If you are using Acrobat 6.0 and have difficulty viewing the file, open Acrobat 6.0 and try the following: Edit--> Preferences--> Internet--> Uncheck PDF in browser.
- APA Formatting and Style (Purdue Online Writing Lab)
- http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
- MLA Formatting and Style (Purdue Online Writing Lab)
- http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/
- RefWorks (Webster/Eden access only)
- Create your own research file of citations and notes. Export citations into Refworks and format a bibliography in a chosen style. Note: you will need to sign up for an individual account the first time you log in to the database.
See a video demonstration:
Refworks: Creating Bibliographies (5:41)
Questions?
Note: a current Webster I.D.# or Eden database password is required for access to the databases. See our Database Help page for more information about access.
- Webster Reference Desk: 314-968-6950 (toll-free 800-985-4279)
- Ask a Librarian (ask a question via email)
- Request books & articles (links to forms, information about our services)
- Passports Skills Video Series (brief video demonstrations on using the library's resources and services)
- How do I...? (answers to more questions about the library, doing research, etc.)
- Research guides and web tutorials for online research help