Biography

• Access Biography in Context

Find biographies and images of important historical and present-day people from around the world. You can search by name, country, ethnicity, job, or birth or death date. Watch Biography tutorial., opens a new window

• Access Britannica

Britannica Library Reference Center provides articles, biographies, images, and videos on many topics. Britannica is an online encyclopedia where you can search for any topic that comes to mind. Watch Britannica tutorial., opens a new window

• Access Britannica School

Find encyclopedia articles, images, video, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, and more. Britannica School offers sections for elementary, middle, and high school students. Each section has content for the school subjects and reading level of the related grades. Watch Britannica tutorial., opens a new window

• Access Literary Reference Center

This resource provides information on thousands of authors and their work across literary disciplines. Searchers will find:

• Plot summaries, synopses and work overviews
• Articles/essays of literary criticism and literary journals
• Author biographies and interviews
• Book reviews
• Classic and contemporary poems and short stories
• Classic texts

• Access Literature Criticism

Includes two reference works:

• Contemporary Literary Criticism provides critiques of key literary works as well as author biographies. 
• Drama Criticism contains biographical information about playwrights and critical opinions of plays.

• Access People Magazine

People Magazine focuses on the stories of people in and behind the news. Each issue contains a blend of celebrity, lifestyle and human interest stories. The digital magazine archive chronicles popular culture and trends over time. Note: If you would like to read the current issues of People Magazine, you can find physical copies at our libraries and in our catalog.

• Access Sports Illustrated

Sports Illustrated Magazine Archive is valuable to researchers of 20th-century current events, politics and culture, as well as those interested in the history of business, advertising, and popular culture. Subjects cover professional and amateur sports, high school and college athletics, and biographies of athletes and other sports figures.

• Access U.S. History in Context

Look up U.S. history information in news articles and documents. Find photographs, illustrations, and maps. Topics range from the arrival of Vikings in North America to the American Revolution, the Civil Rights movement, 9/11, and the War on Terror. Watch U.S. History tutorial.

• Access World Book

Provides encyclopedia articles, edited to suit kids and adults. Also includes tables, animations, videos, pictures, maps and resources for teachers. This trustworthy reference is perfect for school reports and research papers. There are different portals for different age ranges, and includes Spanish resources for elementary school users. Learn more by watching the World Book tutorial.

• Access World History in Context

This resource provides an overview of world history covering the most studied events, cultures, civilizations, religions, people and more. Find historical data from primary sources and reference documents. Also included are photographs, illustrations, and maps. Watch World History tutorial.