Reference resources:

      Use specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries to find background information before you start your research. 
This is important when studying the sciences, as the information you read may contain unfamiliar concepts and technical terms.

 Examples;

R 636.089 BLA         Black’s Veterinary Dictionary

R 636.089 BLO         Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary

R 599 GRZ             Grzimek’s Encyclopedia of Mammals

R 636.089 BIS          Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment

R 503.21 MAC         McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms
                         Provides good definitions of scientific terminology.

R 503 MAC           McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science and Technology
                         A good place to look for an introduction to scientific concepts.

R 636.089 MER        Merck Veterinary Manual
                         This is a concise reference for information on diseases and treatment.

R 636.089 BLU        Veterinary Drug Handbook

R 636.089 CHR        Veterinary Medical Terminology

         Science reference works are located in the 500-600 area of the reference section.
         Veterinary reference works are found in the 636.089 area of the reference section.

 
Print resources available in the Library:

      The Library subscribes to print editions of scholarly and professional journals, including science and veterinary journals, popular
magazines and newspapers. These may be used in the Library. 
      Search the Online Catalog by subject or title. Refer to the Library's 'Periodicals by Subject' list. Or, browse
the Periodicals Shelving area.
      

    






Please see the Reference Librarian if you have questions or need help with search strategy.
(Angela Camack)
 

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