eBook Highlight: Encyclopedias

The Alberstons Library includes many electronic books (ebooks) in its resources. These resources are cataloged in the Library's online catalog as well as accessed through a variety of library databases. One access point for reference ebooks is the Gale Virtual Reference Library available from the library A-Z database list or also available directly here. Two titles in the Gale Virtual Reference Library worth noting are:


The Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics
"The Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics presents state-of-the-art information and ready-to-use facts from the fields of measurement and statistics in an unintimidating style. The ideas and tools contained in these pages are approachable and can be invaluable for understanding our very technical world and the increasing flow of information. Although there are references that cover statistics and assessment in depth, none provides as comprehensive a resource in as focused and accessible a manner as the three volumes of this encyclopedia. Through approximately 500 contributions, experts provide an overview and an explanation of the major topics in these two areas." (product info)

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Social Trends and Indicators of the USA
"Provides detailed statistics on social issues paired with expert analyses of the statistics. Statistics are gathered from respected sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of the Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Social Security Administration; data is also gathered from the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and stock exchanges. Additional features include appendices presenting highly detailed historical data series and a cumulative index." (product info)
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