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Country Information

Welcome

This guide is for country-related research at the Bethel University Library. Use the tabs on the left as starting points for finding various kinds of information. More resources are available from the library site. This guide is by no means exhaustive. While we hope it will help you as you research on your own, it is not intended to substitute for personal assistance, which is available throughout much of the week. If you find that you're not getting the kind of thing you need, don't hesitate to get in touch with us for direct help.

What is "Reference" and What is it Good For?

Reference books (dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, casebooks, etc.) are not intended to be read cover to cover. Consult them for background, context, definition and outline. They're a great place to get quick facts or a concise overview of a subject. Bonus--they often include brief but excellent bibliographies that point you to further research on the subject.

We have many print reference books, but the vast majority in our collection are e-books that you can use from wherever you have internet connections.

NOTE: Most of Bethel's print reference books may be checked out for short periods.

Online Reference

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