You can find biographies and other books with biographical information by searching the Walden Library's ebook collection.
- On the Library homepage click on Publications.
- Click on the Books tab.
- Type your search terms in the search box.
Tip: For more precise results, put the name inside quotation marks. This forces the database to find the whole name as a phrase. For example:"Nelson Mandela"
- Click search.
- Sign in with your Walden credentials if prompted.
- On the results page, click on Find@Walden if that is the option.
- On the following page, click on the link provided under "Select a full text source".
Search Tip: Not all books are available electronically, or in a format available to the Walden Library.
Local public libraries frequently have collections of biographies. If you are trying to find a biography for a famous or historical figure, you may want to try searching in your local library's collections. Learn more about using your local library.
More Information:
- Can I search for biographies if I don't have a specific name?
- How do I find biographical information about people?
- How do I use the Library search to find information about a person?
- How do I find information about people on the Internet?
- How do I find biographical information in encyclopedias?
- How do I use EBSCO e-books in the Walden Library?
- How do I use ProQuest Ebook Central in the Walden Library?
Do you have other questions about finding biographical information? Ask a Librarian!