In encyclopedias and dictionaries you will find, among other things, background information on various topics, definitions, translations, and synonyms for terms and concepts. You can also get tips on relevant sources within a subject by looking at the bibliographies that are often found in encyclopedia articles. Encyclopedias are a good start when you need to orientate yourself in a subject or search for factual information.
Both international research as well as practitioners in over 30 countries have contributed articles that concern library and information science.
Current topics in our time but also historically significant theories are treated.