Reference resource

Definition

A reference resource is a resource that contains concise information on a particular subject.

Notes

• Reference resources are used to look up specific information, such as definitions, facts or statistics, rather than to read through cover-to-cover.
• Reference resources are meant to retrieve information easily.

Generic relations

Superordinate concept is:

• Resource

Subordinate concepts are:

• Dictionary
• Glossary
• Encyclopedia
• Almanac
• Atlas
• Bibliography

Life cycle

• Create reference resource
• Maintain reference resource
• Publish reference resource
• Use reference resources

Characteristics

• Relevance
• Coherence
• Completeness
• Correctness
• Actuality