Reference Books (Encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc...) offer great overviews of subjects. Usually, they are easier to read and understand.
These reference sources are available in the Garver Room (print) or online (electronic).
This database is like an online Garver Room with articles from nearly 1,000 reference sources covering all disciplines.
AccessScience provides in-depth reference articles for all major scientific disciplines, and includes biographies and briefings on contemporary topics in science and technology.