Glossary to terms of information literacy
Encyclopedia
Definition
Structured representation of human knowledge, as comprehensive as possible.
General or universal encyclopedias aim to cover as many subject areas as possible, whereas subject-specific encyclopedias concentrate on a particular subject area.
General or universal encyclopedias aim to cover as many subject areas as possible, whereas subject-specific encyclopedias concentrate on a particular subject area.
Example
Encyclopedia Britannica
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry
Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry