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resource of the month
april 2008

Database: Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection

Description: Oxford Reference Online brings together language and subject reference works from one of the world's biggest reference publishers into a single cross-searchable resource.

The Premium Collection offers over 175 fully-indexed, cross-searchable dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press, including detailed information across a broad subject range from titles in the world-renowned Oxford Companions Series.

The Premium Collection is updated regularly with new titles, new editions, new entries, full-color maps and illustrations, timelines, weblinks, and bibliographies.

Coverage: varies; updated regularly

Search Features: These resources can be searched by subject area, entry headings, keywords in the full text, people, and by date.

Special Features: A brief tour is available here. A list of the different books is available here. There is also a handy "What's New?" section available here. There is also a "Timelines" section available here.

Click the camcorder icon to watch a flash video showing the basic functionality on Oxford Reference Online. Click the podcast icon to listen to a description of Oxford Reference Online.

Full Text: yes

Access: The database can be accessed both on and off campus. Off campus access requires a current library account and Personal Identification Number (PIN).

Updated: Friday, April 4, 2008

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