How to Find Biographical Articles in Databases
Use both multidisciplinary and subject databases for in-depth information and articles. In the database, choose the indexes or subject fields to limit to people and/or biographies.
opens new windowAcademic Search Premier (multidisciplinary database)
Click More in the top menu > click indexes > For Browse an Index choose People.
opens new windowAmerica: History & Life (U.S. and Canada)
- In the first text box, key in biography and change Select a Field (optional) to SU Subject Term. In the second text box, key in the person's name. (shown below)
- Key in the person's name and change the drop menu from Select a Field options... to PE People. (shown below)
- Or, mouse over More in the top menu and click Indexes. For Browse an Index, choose People. Key in your person's name then click Search.
opens new windowATLA Religion Database (religion and theology)
Select Indexes from the More drop menu, then choose Name as Subject. Key in a person.
opens new windowEducation Source
opens new windowHumanities Source
Use "Author Profiles" in the top menu bar to browse author names.
opens new windowLiterary Reference Center
Click Browse Authors in the top menu bar to browse authors by name, culture, country, genre and movement.
opens new windowMaster File Premier (multidisciplinary database)
opens new windowMEDLINE (nursing, medical, clinical)
opens new windowNewspaper Source Plus (multidisciplinary database)