This section houses a collection of extensive general reference materials, which are intended to be consulted for a particular question or query, rather than read thoroughly.

          Collections:

Dictionaries – gives information about words, spelling, pronunciation, derivation, usage, meaning, syllabication, current status, synonyms and antonyms, historical information etc.

Encyclopedias – provide background information in all fields of knowledge.

Geographical Sources - are described as tools to provide information about geography, like the atlases, maps, gazetteers, and guidebooks.

Yearbooks and Almanacs - are annual compendium of dates and statistics of a given year, while almanacs are annual publication of statistics and other information of the previous years.

Handbooks - are handy reference sources that provide miscellaneous information such as addresses, telephone numbers, etc.

Other Reference Sources—contain books covering all major field divisions that are reference in nature for consultation and information purposes, rather than for circulation. the “open shelf system” is practiced in this section. Books are for room use only.