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SoHP: Gerontology

Use to locate resources on Gerontology topics.

What Are Reference Materials?

When starting your research, reference materials are a useful resource for finding background information on your topic. Some examples of reference materials include encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, and more.

Find Reference

  Use these reference databases to search for topics, people, laws, theories, and more. Start with these best bets!

Credo Reference
Oxford Reference 
Gale Virtual Reference Library 
Sage Knowledge 

Using Reference Resources

Learn how to find background information in the Library. See the FAQ: How can I find general information about a topic?