eBook Collections

Search with keywords or browse topics. Articles from reference books (such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, topic overviews, bibliographies, and research guides) related to the topic will show in the results page.

Reading Online

Articles or entries can be read online.

Downloading & Tools

• Save - adds to your "saved items" in the top right corner of the page
• Citation
• Print - download a PDF
• Share - send via email
• Read Aloud
• Translate

Browse in categories or search to find articles.

Articles in this database can be read online. Navigate through parts of the article using the Table of Contents (on the left).

Tools include:

• Share (email)
• Favorite - requires login to personal account
• Print - shows a print-friendly view of the article, which can also be saved as a PDF
• Cite
• Translate
• Font Size (increase/decrease)

• Read online
• Navigate using the Table of Contents (on the left)
• Print sections (also allows you to save as a PDF)
• Email
• Cite
• Font Size

Oxford Reference & Oxford Very Short Introductions

These two databases provide similar search options and tools.

Browse or search by subject or reference type (in Oxford Reference). You can start with a specific book, or look for entries on a topic in multiple books.

Tip: Limit your search results to "unlocked" and "free" to only see resources accessible by CSM students.

When viewing an entry, you can:

• Read online by viewing the full article on your browser
• Print - creates a printer-friendly version of the entry that can also be saved as a PDF
• Save - requires a personal Oxford account
• Cite
• Email
• Navigate using the Table of Contents or view suggestions of "Related Content"

Oxford English Dictionary Online

In addition to definitions, this resource provides the etymology (origin) and history of words. The OED also includes resources such as timelines, sources, a historical thesaurus, and browsing by categories (including subject, usage, region, or origin).