Reference Center

With NetLibrary's Reference Center, you can provide your patrons and staff with access to a powerful, online reference resource. Using entry-based search functionality, the Reference Center makes it faster and easier to search across hundreds of encyclopedias, dictionaries, directories, handbooks, and more. Key features include:

• Exclusive Search Technology. Using search technology developed specifically for reference content, you can query against subject and section headings to quickly find the most relevant information.
• One-stop Reference Resource. Easy to find and easy to use, the Reference Center allows you to aggregate all your eBook reference content in a single location for convenient access.
• Growing Collection of Reference Titles. More than a thousand titles to chose from, with new titles added frequently.
•  Integrated Dictionary and Thesaurus.The American Heritage Dictionary and Roget's Thesaurus are included in the Reference Center at no additional charge.

A Wide Range of Search Options

Developed with direct input from librarians, the Reference Center offers a simple, intuitive interface for users at all levels of experience. You can search across hundreds of thousands of definitions, encyclopedia entries, and subject headings; search for specific reference eBooks by title, subject or publisher; or browse all titles in your collection by NetLibrary subject classification. In addition to making it easier to conduct searches across reference content, the Reference Center makes it easy to navigate within a reference eBook. Reference Center eBooks offer your patrons the option of conducting both entry-based searches and full-text searches of content from within the eBook.

Award-Winning Reference Content

With content spanning 27 subject areas, the NetLibrary Reference Center collection offers instant access to valuable reference information on everything from agriculture to medicine to technology and more. You can select from a growing collection of titles that includes subject-specific encyclopedias and dictionaries, ready reference, and a wide range of bibliographies, biographies, directories, guides and other key reference resources.

Ordering Information

To order, call now to speak to an OCLC representative at 1-800-898-OCLC, or e-mail libservices@oclc.org