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Welcome to York University's Biography guide. This guide will introduce you to sources useful for finding articles on people, dead or living, from a variety of disciplines.

Getting Started 

   Dictionaries & Encyclopedias  | E-Books

Finding Articles

   Indexes & Databases

• How to Find Journal Articles
• Finding Newspapers
• Guide to Finding Primary Sources
• Guide to Cited Reference Searching
• Guide to Book Reviews
• Finding Theses and Dissertations