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Informational reference resources and curation are the focus of topics in this part of our web guide.

Although "reference" is a word with several meanings, in this context, it refers to various informational references, such as reference books, websites, or databases.

Archivists provide public services, such as pulling materials for patrons, cultivating relationships, and recognizing different levels of service. Online archives are generally powered by databases containing digital information that can be pulled by patrons.

Reference books, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, atlases, almanacs, handbooks, and guides, offer quick access to specific information and authoritative references, and may be found in printed form or online. Geographical atlases provide maps and geographical information, and biographies offer profiles of notable individuals.

Science information can be found in peer-reviewed journals or articles, online or in print, while online databases, like JSTOR, PubMed, and IEEE Xplore, are available online. Other research repositories include ArXiv and bioRxiv.

Public or private libraries may employ experts to help you find resources, such as books, movies, or music, as well as computer stations, research databases, various classes and workshops, programs and events for children, homework help, and other things, some of which are available through databases that can be accessed via library websites.

Museums offer a wealth of resources for researchers and enthusiasts. There are several types of museums, but most of them have collections of artifacts, artworks, exhibits, and research materials. Although there are distinct advantages to visiting a museum in person, many of its collections can also be viewed on the museum's website.

Online question-and-answer platforms, like Quora and Stack Exchange, cater to distinct audiences. Quora is a horizontal program that covers a wide range of topics. Users share personal insights and experiences across various fields of knowledge through the platform. Stack Exchange consists of multiple vertical sites, each dedicated to a specific field, like computer programming, science, and mathematics, for which experts will provide precise answers backed by sources.

As a resource for writers, or simply for those who are looking for a snappy quotation to use in a social media post, books of quotations are available in several formats, including printed books, online databases, websites, or mobile applications.

These and other references or curated information sources are appropriate for this category.

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