General / Specialised / Children's Encyclopedias provide a comprehensive introduction to a variety of topics. They often use a wide range of media to illuminate topic areas such as text, pictures, maps, charts, diagrams, and statistical tables. Auckland City Libraries holds a considerable collection of both general and specialised encyclopedias. General encyclopediasGeneral encyclopedias can usually be found in the quick reference section of your library. Find out what encyclopedias your local library holds by searching the catalogue. Popular general encyclopedias are World book and The New Encyclopedia Britannica. Specialised encyclopedias Use the keyword from subject option and your topic to locate specialised encyclopedias on the catalogue. Try these sample searches: New Zealand EncyclopediasScience Encyclopedias Popular music Encyclopedias More specialised encyclopedias can either be found in the quick reference section of your library or interspersed with the general collection. Encyclopedias on vampires or vitamins, for example, would be in the same area that you would find books on these topics. Children's encyclopedias Find children's encyclopedias in the catalogue using the search terms juvenile encyclopedias or children's encyclopedias and dictonaries.  Back to top
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