Biography
Free Online Resources
Biography.com
An attractive database of over 25,000 biographies on historical and contemporary figures from all over the world.
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
An authoritative source of information about people who played an important role in the formation of Canada. Scope is limited to those who died between the years 1000 and 1930.
Wikipedia
A free online encyclopedia written collaboratively by volunteers from around the world. Of particular value for students is the Featured Content. Wikipedia editors say that Featured Content has been “reviewed for accuracy, neutrality, completeness, and style” and it “meets their highest standards”. There is a link to Featured Content on the main page and this content is marked with a small bronze star near the top.
Collections at the Library
These pre-formulated searches of our Catalogue display some of the relevant materials in our collection. You may place holds on anything other than Reference materials.




