Reference Resources

The library has a wide variety of resources that include biographical information in electronic and print formats.

Look for biographies in the Library catalog.

To find a whole book about a person, search the name with the word biography:

• Thomas Jefferson biography

To find books with a section or chapter on a person, try a keyword relating to their life or career, such as:

•  musician biography or
• presidents United States biography

General databases such as Academic Search Premier may include biographical information.

• Use the word "biography" in a keyword search with a person's name

Example searches:

• Thomas Jefferson and biography
• Thomas Jefferson and family
• Thomas Jefferson and philosophy

Specialized databases relating to the individual's profession may include information about his/her life, career, and significance.