Reference materials like encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and handbooks are a great way to learn terminology, important people, places or events, and related concepts when exploring a new topic.
Use the Library Catalog tab to search print and electronic reference materials, or visit the general reference databases page.
Here is a books-only search for your convenience! Try title, author, subject, or keywords.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing
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Credo pushes online reference further, offering full-text articles and visual aids like videos and mind maps to help you explore topics and their related concepts in depth.
Books and articles not found in UTD Library collections can be requested at no charge through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
Books and DVDs are typically delivered in 5 to 10 business days; a PDF of an article can be emailed within 1 or 2 business days.
