ILS504 - Reference & Information Resources and Services

Electronic Biographical Resources Lab

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From our earlier units you learned about Database vendors and producers.  In Buley the Biographical sources are scattered among a number of databases. You will need to explore the databases and see which biographical sources are accessible through the Online Databases and determine which ones have biographical sources. We have studied EBSCO, FirstSearch and Gales  in detail You will need to start from those ones. A new database CREDO is now accessible in Buley. Your assignment is to review the relevant Electronic Biographical Sources and create a guide to Electronic Biographical sources at SCSU.

1. Credo Reference

•    Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists

•    The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists. (2002). In The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Retrieved April 13, 2009, from http://www.credoreference.com/entry/5713871/.

•    Retrospective Biographical Dictionary

•    From the beginning of science to the present day

•    The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists provides information on the world’s prominent scientists in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics among others. It pays special attention to women who are pioneers in the field of science. Authoritative and current, this reference guide is alphabetically organized and illustrated with over 1,500 entries from 40 countries.

2. Credo Reference

•    Marquis Who's Who in America

•    Marquis Who's Who in America. (2009). In Marquis Who's Who in America. New Providence, NJ: Marquis Who's Who LLC. Retrieved April 13, 2009, from http://www.credoreference.com/entry/8811054/.

•    Current Biographical Directory

•    Current year

•    Marquis Who’s Who in America provides the most current biographical information on notable American men and women form all areas of endeavor. Entries provide information on well known Americans in addition to high achieving individuals in business, politics, healthcare, science, entertainment and the arts.

3. Credo Reference

•    Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History - From Antiquity to World War II

•    Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History - From Antiquity to World War II. (2002). In Who's Who in Gay and Lesbian History, Routledge. London: Routledge. Retrieved April 13, 2009, from http://www.credoreference.com/entry/760198/.

•    Retrospective Biographical Dictionary

•    From antiquity to the middle of the twentieth century.

•    This reference  work includes biographies on Gay and Lesbian figures in politics, religion, culture and the arts, medicine, social activism throughout the world. Experts from over a dozen countries write about Gay and Lesbian men and women from Europe, North and South America, South Africa and Australasia

4. Credo Reference

•    Debrett's People of Today 2009. (2009).

•    Debrett's People of Today 2009. (2009). In Debrett's People of Today 2009. London: Debrett's Peerage Limited. Retrieved April 13, 2009, from http://www.credoreference.com/entry/8629893/.

•    Current Biographical Directory

•    Debrett’s People of Today compiles current biographical information on Britain’s most notable and successful people. Entries are updated annually to ensure currency and include information such as career details, memberships, family, recreations and education.

5.  Oxford Reference Online Premium

•    The Oxford Companion to Australian Military History

•    The Oxford Companion Australian Military History. Ed Peter Dennis, Jeffrey Grey, Ewan Morris, Robin Prior and Jean Bou. Oxford University Press 2009. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press.  Retrieved April 13, 2009, from

http://0www.oxfordreference.com.csulib.ctstateu.edu/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t271

•    Current Biographical Dictionary

•    The Companion is the most comprehensive who’s who

•    guide to Australia’s military history, ranging from the colonial period to the 21st century. With more than 30 specially commissioned maps the Companion is user-friendly – arranged in a handy A–Z format, the book is thoroughly cross-referenced and indexed to permit easy access to all the information.