History, Philosophy, and Newspaper Library
246 Main Library
1408 W. Gregory Dr.
Urbana, IL 61801
Website: https://www.library.illinois.edu/hpnl/
Email: hpnl@library.illinois.edu
Phone: 217-333-1509
Guide created by Geoffrey Ross and Mary Stuart, October 12, 2009. Guide updated June 27, 2025.
Encyclopedias attempt to summarize the state of knowledge in a field of inquiry. A good encyclopedia can be a valuable starting point for your research.
Two online reference collections that students often find useful are: