Library Resources
Abbreviations and acronyms dictionaries have the call number 423.1; many subject-specific dictionaries also have an appendix of abbreviations and/or acronyms. Books listing symbols and signs have the call number 419. To find information about colours, choose the Subject Heading search option in the catalogue and search for color or color guides.
Catalogue links
Symbol Sourcebook : an Authoritative Guide to International Graphic Symbols
Abbreviations Dictionary
The Australian Dictionary of Acronyms and Abbreviations
Methuen Handbook of Colour
The Complete Guide to Colour
Web Resources
Internet Acronym Server
Search for acronyms or words and browse random acronyms. Also allows users to submit acronyms.
Acronym Finder
Large and comprehensive dictionary of acronyms, abbreviations, and initialisms. There is also a blog.
Dictionary of symbolism
Endeavors to provide some possible cultural significances of various symbols, and to suggest ways in which those symbols may have been used in context.
Guide to Symbols
Pictures of common cultural/religious symbols with links to sources for further information.
Ancient symbols
Wide range of symbols from Ancient Egyptian to Native American. Each page gives you the picture of the symbol and its meaning.
Color Tools
A selection of tools for choosing, creating and comparing colours.
International Color Consortium
Information on international colour standards. Includes specifications, technical notes and a resource centre.
The Color Spot
A collection of pages about colour definitions used in HTML attributes and Cascading Style Sheets. You can use The Color Spot to choose colors for Web page features.
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