What Are Reference Tools? Reference tools are: printed books and online databases items you "refer" to quickly for background information,   including: encyclopedias dictionaries statistics definitions or facts
Examples of Reference Tools for Communication and Media
Reference Books	Reference Databases
Encyclopedia of new media : an essential reference to communication and technology Call number: QA76.575.E5368 2003  Encyclopedia of international media and communications Call number:  P87.5.E535 2003  A dictionary of communication and media studies Call number: P87.5.W38 1997 Webster's New World dictionary of media and communications Call number: P87.5.W45 1996  MEAG : The Middle East advertising guide Call number: HF5813.M628M5 Middle East media guide, 2005 Call number: P91.5M53 2005	Ulrich's Periodical Directory Use this reference database to find statistics and other details about specific periodicals.  For example, you can find subscription statistics and intended audience for a particular title.