Macdonald-Kelce Library: Biology: Reference

Online Encyclopedias

Encyclopedias are a great place to get background information, definitions, and basic facts.

In order to access the Library electronic materials (books, journals and databases) when you are outside the library, go to MyUTampa and enter your Spartans Domain user name and password. If you need assistance with your Spartans Domain log-in information, please contact the IT Help Desk at StudentHelp@ut.edu or at x6255.

AccessScience This link opens in a new window
Multimedia encyclopedia encompassing all major scientific disciplines.
Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
Offers the complete Encyclopedia Britannica online as well as Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Comprises a wide variety of ebooks on topics such as the arts, education, law, medicine, and religion.
Oxford Reference This link opens in a new window
Access all Oxford's dictionaries, companions, and encyclopedias in one place.
Oxford Reference is a multi-disciplinary database that features a range of short entries, timelines, quotations, and lengthy in-depth reference articles on all topics. Browse by subject or enter a keyword in the search box.

Reference Database

Merck Index This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive reference database for those researching chemicals, drugs, and biologicals.
Includes monographs and historical records along with structure search, reference tables, and named reactions.