General Reference:
* Dictionaries: Definitions, etymology, synonyms, etc.
* Encyclopedias: Broad overviews of topics, from history to science to current events.
* Atlases: Maps and geographical data.
* Almanacs: Facts and figures, statistics, and historical data.
* Yearbooks: Current events and statistics for the previous year.
* Handbooks: Detailed information on specific subjects.
* Directories: Lists of people, organizations, businesses, etc.
Subject-Specific Reference:
* Bibliographies: Lists of books and articles on specific subjects.
* Thesauruses: Lists of synonyms and related words.
* Quotations books: Collections of famous sayings, poems, etc.
* Style guides: Rules for writing and grammar.
* Medical dictionaries: Definitions and explanations of medical terms.
* Legal dictionaries: Definitions and explanations of legal terms.
Special Collections:
* Government documents: Reports, publications, and data from government agencies.
* Microfilm and microfiche: Archived materials in a compact form.
* Manuscripts and archival materials: Original documents of historical importance.
Important Note: Reference books are typically not allowed to be checked out and must be used within the library. This is because they are considered valuable resources that need to be readily available for all library users.