| A dictionary explains or translates words of a language or languages, giving their pronunciation, spelling, meaning, part of speech and etymology. A dictionary can also be a book of information or reference source on any subject in which the entries are arranged alphabetically.
English language dictionaries
English language dictionaries can be found either in the quick reference section of the library or in the general collection on the shelf. Some are reference only but many can be borrowed.
Foreign language dictionaries
Use the subject option and your chosen language to locate foreign language dictionaries on the catalogue.
For example:
Maori language dictionaries
French language dictionaries
Spanish language dictionaries
Subject dictionaries
Use the subject option and your topic to locate subject dictionaries on the catalogue.
For example:
Dictionaries music
Dictionaries computer
Dictionaries medicine
Subject dictionaries can either be found in the quick reference section of the library or interspersed with the general collection.
Children's dictionaries
Dictionaries for children can be found in the children's section of the library. |
