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Dictionaries & Encyclopedia Databases: Research Tools

Accessing the Databases

NEW: All STCC students, faculty, & staff are now automatically registered in the library system!

When accessing the databases from off campus, you will be prompted to sign in.

USERNAME - Students can login with Student ID; Faculty & Staff should login with library barcode.

PASSWORD - Last name in all CAPS

If you are unsuccessful logging in, see libguides.stcc.edu/LoginSupport

Credo Reference

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Access to more than 350 reference titles, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, and atlases in all major subjects. Also, Credo Reference offers a visual map of research using their Concept Map in addition to other tools.

Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia

Funk and Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
Provides thousands of encyclopedia entries covering a variety of subject areas, including some images and brief biographies.

Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica Library Suite
Multi-level encyclopedia for all patrons. Includes dictionary, thesaurus, videos, images, primary sources, e-books, world atlas, and more.
English and Spanish Versions

Combined Searching

Worldcat This link opens in a new window
WorldCat lets you search the bibliographic records for books and other materials in thousands of libraries worldwide.

Your Dictionary

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YourDictionary is more than a dictionary. It's a comprehensive reference site with synonyms, sentence examples, quotes, biographies, and an amazing collection of grammar-related articles and education resources for students, teachers, parents and homeschoolers.