Reference sources are a great place to start your research when you need to gather initial information about a topic or get a rough overview of a subject so you can decide what areas to research further. Reference books and online tools are also excellent for looking up a quick fact, definition, or date, and they will often direct you to more sources.

If none of the recommended resources are quite what you're looking for, try a search in the library catalog for the subject you're researching and "reference", "handbook", "guide", or "companion" to see what reference materials we might have on the subject. Remember that you can always reach out to a librarian for help if your search doesn't turn up promising results!

When looking for reference tools and encyclopedias that cover the Alexander Technique and the Feldenkrais Method, you may need to broaden your search a little. You'll find that both philosophies are often treated in reference sources that focus on alternative, integrative, and complementary medicine. See the selected sources below if you are looking for a place to start!