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Research & Reference

The Ridgefield Library is here to help in your quest for information. We provide answers to a broad range of questions pertaining to your personal, educational and professional needs, any time you need to ask them. We offer a carefully chosen selection of resources in numerous print and media formats, to help you find just what you need, from a book review to a recipeCheck the list at left to explore our resources by topic, or follow the links below for magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias and other general resources..

 


Contact: Reference Desk 203-438-2282 x1014 referencedesk@ridgefieldlibrary.org

May is National Bike Month

Did you know that Bicycling magazine is available at the Library.

See our bicycling resources on the Ridgefield Library Hobbies & Sports page.

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Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride."  - John F. Kennedy, U.S. President

"My two favourite things in life are libraries and bicycles.  They both move people forward without wasting anything.  The perfect day: riding a bike to the library."  - Peter Golkin, Public Information Officer, Arlington Public Library, VA

General Reference Sources

Magazines & Newspapers


Ready Reference

Encyclopedia Britannica
 Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
Catholic Encyclopedia
Information Please Almanac
Library Spot - dictionaries, podcasts, speeches, maps, almanacs etc.
Old Farmer's Almanac
Reference USA - telephone directory information including residents and companies
Gale Virtual Reference Library iConn Search contents of more than 60 online reference books in arts, biography, health, history, law, literature, multicultural studies, nation and world, religion, science and social science
iCONN.org Connecticut’s Search EngineiCONNClick on Search Individual Resources in the bulleted section
Image Collections
American Memories from the Library of Congress
New York Public Library Digital Gallery

Research Documentation and Style Guidelines

APA Citation Style from the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library at Long Island University’s C.W. Post Campus
MLA Documentation from the Writing Center at the University of Wisconsin - Madison
iCONN.org Citing Sources iCONN including Citation Machine

Technology

Use of Public Access Computers requires a library card. Guest cards are available as needed; inquire at any Reference Desk. Free Wi-Fi is also available through the Library. More details.

Reference Toolkit

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Encyclopedias & Ready Reference

Image Collections

Research Style Guides

Teen Homework Help

Children's Homework Help

Inter-Library Loan

Senior Gold Card Members: Get Personal Help with Any Database

Get a Library Card to Access Online Databases

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