Available resources
The University subscribes to encyclopaedias, dictionaries and reference works covering various disciplinary areas. The negotiation process takes place both at local and national levels through the CARE-CRUI coordination.
Further resources are accessible due to ongoing trials for potential acquisitions.
Almost all content can be accessed simultaneously by an unlimited number of users.
How to search for dictionaries, encyclopaedias and reference works
AlmaStart discovery tool
The AlmaStart discovery tool allows the University of Bologna's users to carry out an integrated search for documents that are available in the libraries or accessible online, including but not limited to books, articles, journals, databases, AlmaRE collections and AlmaDL collections. It is possible to filter the resources that are available online directly in the results mask. In addition to the general search box, where it is possibile to look for dictionaries, encyclopaedias, reference works or part of their contents, a Collection Search box is available for collections only.
- Search for dictionaries, encyclopaedias and reference works or part of their contents in AlmaStart - General search box
- Search for dictionaries, encyclopaedias and reference works - Collection Search box: once users have identified the database and logged in, they can search within it by entering keywords related to the subject of interest.
Note: Depending on the different types of documents, it is also possible to search for these resources using other University search tools, such as the Bologna Library System Catalogue and the Italian Union catalogue of serials (ACNP).