Library References

noun a book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically.

• The encyclopedia is a valuable resource for researching historical events.
• I found some interesting facts in the encyclopedia.
• I never use that dusty old encyclopedia.
• Her mind is like an encyclopedia, full of knowledge on a wide range of topics.

noun a book containing useful facts or information

• The reference book contains all the necessary information for conducting thorough research.
• I always keep a reference book handy in case I need to look something up.
• I borrowed my friend's reference book for the exam and aced it.
• His memory is like a reference book, always ready to provide answers at a moment's notice.