Guide to Reference in Genealogy and Biography

An excellent starting point for both reference librarians and for library users seeking information about family history and the lives of others, this resource is drawn from the authoritative database of Guide to Reference, voted Best Professional Resource Database by Library Journal readers in 2012. Biographical resources have long been of interest to researchers and general readers, and this title directs readers to the best biographical sources for all regions of the world. For interest in the lives of those not found in biographical resources, this title also serves as a guide to the most useful genealogical resources. Profiling more than 1400 print and electronic sources, this book helps connect librarians and researchers to the most relevant sources of information in genealogy and biography.

Fred Burchsted, Research Librarian at Widener Library, Harvard University,
serves as Contributing Editor for the Biography section of the Guide to Reference.

Mary K. Mannix, Maryland Room Manager, C. Burr Artz Public Library, Frederick County Public Libraries, serves as the Contributing Editor for the Genealogy section of the Guide to Reference.

Jo Bell Whitlatch, Faculty Emeritus, San Jose University Library, serves
as Division Editor for General Reference Works of the Guide to Reference.