About Credo Reference ebooks
Credo Reference is a subscription collection of dictionaries and encyclopedias from many publishers. In addition, the University Libraries have purchased some individual titles on the Credo platform.
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Credo ReferenceCovers: 1980-.Offers the full text of reference sources in all disciplines. Users can search for specific words or concepts or browse by subject area. Special tools include a concept map that charts the occurrences of search and related terms across the collection and an image search. Topic pages covering people, places, events, or ideas pull together information from across several different reference sources.
The Basics: Credo Reference ebooks
Where can I find them?
Most are in the library catalog and in QuickSearch.
Pro tip: Use the QuickSearch Format Type filter for "Reference" to limit your results to online dictionaries and encyclopedias like those in Credo Reference.
How many simultaneous users?
Titles are licensed for unlimited users.
Do I need a special account?
No.
Are there download or print limits?
No.
Can I read offline?
Individual entries may be downloaded in PDF format or saved to Google drive.
Is special software needed?
No.
How long may I check a book out to read offline?
Individual entries may usually be downloaded and kept indefinitely.
Read Online
Credo entries have:
- Tools for saving, sharing citing, reading aloud, and translating the item
- (for longer entries) a bibliography listing sources or recommended additional reading. Use the Find it! links to find these items in our collections.
- A full citation for the full book at the bottom of the record.
Read Offline
Use the Print icon to save the entry as a PDF or to Google Drive.
Linking for Classroom Use
The site allows multiple users to read the ebook at a time.
You may share permalinks to this content. Please make sure to Athenize your link before sending it out. The OpenAthens link will guarantee access for remote users.