Use subject-related handbooks and encyclopedias to find background information and research trends. Search the Library Catalog links below or browse our online reference collections:
Textbooks are a great place to identify theories and theorists for your discipline. Library handbooks and encyclopedias also can help you in this area. Review some of the examples below:
Finding background information on key individuals in the field (founders, theorists, etc.) is often found in biographies published as books. However, reference sources often provide a concise overview of an individuals contribution to the field.
The following are popular sources for finding education data and statistics. Many are produced by government agencies.