The library has a number of general biographical
dictionaries and encyclopedias in the 2nd floor reference area, located
under the call number CT. Two useful resources are The Encyclopedia
of World Biography CT103 .E56 and The Dictionary
of World Biography --The 19th Century CT104 .D54 1998
Vol 5-6. Additional biographical resources can be found within specific
subject areas. For example, biographies of English literary figures
can be found in the PR section; biographies of scientists in the Q section,
etc.
To find books about your person, do a subject
search for that person's name (last name first) in the Library Catalog
-- Vikat.
Wilson
Biographies Plus
This online resource ontains contains the full text of the articles
from more than 100 volumes of biographical reference books published
by H. W. Wilson, including all the articles from all volumes of Current
Biography, the World Author Series, Nobel Prize Winners, World Artists,
World Film Directors, American Reformers, and numerous biographical
books on musicians and composers from throughout history. The biographies
are searchable by name, profession, title, place of origin, gender,
race/ethnicity, titles of works, date of birth, date of death, keyword,
and presence of images.
