Reference works are an important source for concept definitions, overview articles, and short bibliographies. The Penn Libraries continues to acquire print and online reference works. These are accessible thorugh Franklin Catalog.
Search example: title:leadership (handbook* OR encyclopedia* OR dictionar*)
Gale Directory Library - Includes these Gale Reference Directories (select within the search interface)
For Statistical Sources, see these additional guides:
PennKey Required
Foundation Directory - provides current, accurate, and comprehensive information on U.S. grantmakers and their grants, drawn from reliable sources, including IRS Form 990s, grantmaker web sites and annual reports, and the grantmakers themselves.
SPIN Database - (PennKey required). SPIN (Sponsored Programs Information Network) is a funding opportunity database that provides information on government and private funding sources in both the US and abroad. SPIN contains over 40,000 funding opportunities from more than 10,000 global sponsors. The University of Pennsylvania has subscribed to the SPIN database and provides access to all PennERA users.
Publicly Accessible
GuideStar - Organization’s full address and contact information, Up to three years of Forms 990, Revenue and expense data for the current fiscal year, CEO, Board Chair, and Board of Directors information.
Grants.gov - Searchable database of funding opportunities available through federal grant-making agencies. Records include program scope, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and program director contact information.
National Science Foundation - Awards Search
National Endowment for the Humanities - Funded Projects Query Form
National Institutes of Health - Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools