LibGuides: Reference Resources: Biography

Why use biographical resources?

If you need to find information about a person, living or deceased.

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
"the people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond" from 4th century BC to 21st century (Restricted to ODU)

National Women's History Museum: Biographies
Contains profiles of women whose contributions and achievements deserve acknowledgment in mainstream culture.
American Academy of Achievement
Compiled from the Academy's exclusive collection of interviews, the resources on the site highlight historical figures--Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winners in the arts and sciences, public servants, explorers, humanitarians, champion athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and countless others--who represent achievement in their respective fields.
Infoplease: People
Includes over 30,000 biographies.

Nexis Uni
Enter your person in the search box, select "Search by Content Type," and select "Biographical Information" under "People, Places and Things." Searches biographical sources. (Restricted to ODU)