Reference Collection

The Reference Book Collection contains dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, and other volumes of collected information on a variety of subjects. The purpose of the Reference Book Collection is to provide quick answers and background information on a variety of subjects.

The call number for a reference book starts with REF followed by the Dewey Decimal Classification number and three letters.
For example, American Sign Language: A Comprehensive Dictionary is found under 
REF 419 STE.
                      REF                                419                                   STE
            stands for reference              DDC for sign language        first three letters of  Sternberg

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