Specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries are located in the Reference collection. These encyclopedias and dictionaries cover a specific subject area. A general encyclopedia such as World Book covers all subject areas but not as indepth as a specialized source. A general dictionary such as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary also aims to provide information on just basic words. Some examples of specialized encyclopedias and dictionaries are listed below.
Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
Encyclopedia of World Sport
Human Diseases and Conditions
Law Dictionary
Mosby's Medical DictionaryEBook Databases:
How to download eBooks:
More questions? Click on the following guide for more details on downloading and using MCC eBooks and audiobooks.
If Penn Valley does not have a title on your topic, look in the Kansas City Catalog and MOBIUS links in the online catalog for books outside our library and request titles through interlibrary loan.