Reference sources are excellent starting places for researching something new and can provide basic trustworthy information.
Here are just a few of the general print and online art reference resources available to you.
For more discipline specific resources, hover over the "Reference Sources" tab to find your department's personalized page.
Artist's and Graphic Designer's Market 2017
Colors: What They Mean and How to Make Them
The Concise Dictionary of Art Terms
The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art