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Electronic Reference Collections

Credo Reference Collection
A continually growing collection of electronic reference books -- dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, handbooks, atlases and many biographical directories.
Oxford Reference Premium Collection
Contains dictionaries, encyclopedias, biographical sources and many other reference sources

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In addition to the electronic sources listed, the Reference Department has many books which may be helpful. A librarian will be happy to help you find what you are looking for.

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Call Number: NA680 .I26 2005

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Biographical Databases

Biography and Genealogy Master Index
BGMI is a first stop to look for biographical material on people from all periods, places and fields.
Dictionary of Literary Biography
Biographical and critical information on influential literary personalities from all geographical areas, periods and genres.
Dictionary of National Biography (Oxford)
Lives of over 55,000 people who have shaped the British past.
African American Biographical Database
African American Biographical Database builds on the Black Biographical Dictionaries 1790-1950.
American National Biography
Biographical work on people from all eras who have influenced American history and culture.
Marquis Who's Who in the World

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Other Resources

Articles containing biographical information can be found using either the general or subject specific databases, such as Academic Search Premier or ARTbibliographies Modern. Check the Databases A-Z List.

Biographical books can be found using the catalog and the Reference Department has many additional biographical dictionaries.

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