Search Reference databases for background information and brief biographical entries.

Credo Reference Collection

Key in a person's name to do a basic search. Or, in the Advanced Search, key in a person's name. Click the right-pointing arrow (►) in front of Articles with the Following Features and mark Biography. Click Search. Click a title to view the article.

Examples:
- opens new window Oral Roberts
- opens new windowGrace Hopper
- opens new windowAlfred Nobel

To find related terms, persons, or topics use the Mind Map (shown below).
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Gale eBooks

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Other Reference Databases

Sample Reference Book Titles (In the Library)

General biographical resources are shelved in the CT call number section.
Subject and specialized sources are shelved among related topical works. For example, Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians is shelved in the ML, or music section. While generally defining terms and concepts, some sources may give biographical information for persons important in their particular field.