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Almanac eBooks, Quotation and Other General Reference eSources

A variety of online Almanacs and Quotation sources.

About this Guide

Life itself is a Quotation - Jorge Luis Borges

Welcome to the Almanac, Quotation and Other General Reference eSources Guide:

Access content in this guide by clicking on the tabs to the left. The tabs contain the following information:

  • Find Almanacs - Provides a brief description of each Almanac as well as a corresponding link.
  • Find Atlases and Gazetteers - Links to map, atlas, and geographical information resources.
  • Find Biographies - redirects to the Biography databases available for free through GCC Library. 
  • Find Book Reviews - tips for searching for book reviews in assorted publications.
  • Find Dictionaries - tips for searching the library databases for general and specialized dictionaries, with links to specific sources.
  • Find Books of Quotations - a selection of eBooks that help users find specific quotations.
  • Find Encyclopedias - tips for searching the library databases for general and specialized encyclopedias, with links to specific sources
  • Find a Thesaurus - tips for searching the library databases for a relevant thesaurus, with links to specific source.
  • GCC Library Catalog - search for physical items in the GCC Library.
  • Citation Help - Redirects to the GCC Library's Citation Guide, covering MLA and APA citation. 
  • Grammar and Usage Guides- links to resources on the proper use of grammar and the English language 
  • Library Resources During COVID-19 - services and information regarding the GCC Library response to COVID-19.