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Major Ready Reference Resources

Non-electronic

AlmanacsAn annual reference book of useful and interesting facts relating to countries of the world, entertainment, astronomical and meteorological information, sports, etc.

Phone Books & Government Directories

Phone Books - Alphabetical list of telephone subscribers in an area, with addresses and telephone numbers.

Government Directory -A list of government agencies with contact information listed by state then alphabetically.

Consumer guidesBrings you reviews and ratings for new and used vehicles, electronics, home office equipment and family products

Literary Synopsis & YearbooksLiterary Synopsis –

Summary more often used with fiction than nonfiction. It is a form of abridgment.

Yearbook – A book published annually, containing information, statistics, etc., about the past year.

Etiquette & Timelines

Timelines - Linear representation of important events in the order in which they occurred.

Etiquette -Prescribed or accepted code of usage in matters of ceremony.

Manuals Manuals - Small books, esp. one giving information or instructions for a specific item.

Definitions throughout this presentation were adapted from Dictionary.com