Subject Guide » Biographical Information
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This guide provides only selected reference sources. Please ask at the various Reference Desks for further help or go to Ask a Librarian and email or phone us. Biographical sources cover both living and dead people. Some sources include people in general, but most are limited by some criterion, such as nationality, occupation, fame, gender, religion, etc. In searching biographical sources it is helpful to know: - The person's full name and correct spelling
- Dates of birth and death (if deceased)
- Occupation or profession
How much information do you want to find about the person? What do you know about the person? - Are they living or dead? If they have died, see one of the Historical Sources.
- Are they likely to be covered in newspapers or other News Sources?
- Are they famous? Biographical articles are sometimes included in a General Article Index.
- Do you know their occupation or profession? There are separate sources for authors, lawyers, business leaders, etc.
- Are they a minority or a woman? There are many specialized sources devoted to biographies of ethnic, religious, and national groups as well as books restricted to gender or sexual orientation.
Ask A Librarian
Maira Bundza, E-mail: maira.bundza@wmich.edu
Phone: 269-387-5207
Last updated: October 2006
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