[nabs-l] accessible encyclopedias

[Chris Nusbaum]

I haven't found any issues to speak of with Brittanica.  ABC-Clio is also a good resource.

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Subject: Re: [nabs-l] accessible encyclopedias

I'm curious what issues you've had with Encyclopaedia Britannica? I've only used The articles that come up from Google searches and the like… and I haven't had any problems, but it's very probable that I missing something.

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> On Sep 9, 2014, at 9:29 PM, Ashley Bramlett via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> In my queries on research, I mentioned I had issues accessing some electronic encyclopedias. They are a good way to get an overview of something such as a person or group of people.
> 
> I’ve tried a handful from both my school and public library. Inaccessible references include Britanica, Credo reference, and Gale Biography in context.
> 
> Which encyclopedias and general references have you found accessible? So far, the best general one seems to be Encyclopedia Americana and the best for music subjects is Grove music.
> I’m doing some searching on composers till and famous people; somewhat for my personal knowledge although some will go into presentations I do for community groups.
> 
> 
> Thanks.
> Ashley
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