What is an encyclopaedia?

"It is a book, often in various volumes, containing articles on various topics, often arranged in alphabetical order, dealing either with the whole range of human knowledge or with one particular subject."
Definition source: The Collins English Dictionary 1989:503

Where to find encyclopaedias?

Encyclopaedias are reference works and therefore kept in the Reference section.

General encyclopaedias will be in the REF 030 to 039 classes.

Subject encyclopaedias will be held at the classification number for the subject, e.g.

Encyclopaedia of science = REF 503,

Encyclopaedia of mathematics = REF 510.3,

Encyclopaedia of physics = REF 530.03,

Encyclopaedia of art = REF 703.

Remember that material in the Reference section of a Library can only be used within the Library where it is kept so that anyone can use it immediately.

Use the library catalogue (OPAC) to see what encyclopaedias might meet your needs.