Databases
Ancestry Library -- Genealogical research service includes 2,500 subscription and free databases containing millions of family names. Full-text records and indexes, digitized images of census records, periodical indexes, Social Security death index, obituaries, vital records, public records, and Ancestry World Tree. Available only at library locations. Available only at library locations.

Biography & Genealogy Master Index -- Current, readily available reference sources, for individuals, both living and deceased, from every field of activity and all areas of the world. Quickly determines which publication to consult for biographical information. Total biographical sketches indexed exceeds 12.7 million. Available only at library locations. Available only at library locations.

Biography Resource Center + The Complete Marquis Who's Who -- Search for people based on one or more personal facts such as birth and death year, nationality, ethnicity, occupation or gender, or combine criteria to create a highly-targeted custom search. With the Complete Marquis Who's Who, find quick reference information on an additional 900,000 people.

Footnote.com -- The Footnote.com collections feature documents relating to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WWI, WWII, U.S. Presidents, historical newspapers and naturalization documents. In addition to hosting millions of records, Footnote.com creates an environment where members can share their content and insights, ranging from major historical events to personal accounts and family histories. Available only at library locations.

HeritageQuest Online -- Census data, family records, and local histories. Every extant U.S. federal census, family genealogies, local histories, tax lists, city directories, land and probate records, birth, marriage and death records, genealogical and local history serials, and more.

eBooks
Business Leader Profiles for Students 2v, 2002 -- Covers 350 prominent individuals who have made significant contributions to business and industry. Profiles range from 1,250 to 2,500 words in length.

International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers 4th ed., 4v, 2001 -- Thorough coverage of legendary films, actors, actresses, directors, writers, and other production artists through detailed essays and commentary by experts. Entries include biographies, filmographies, comprehensive credits, production information, major awards, and bibliographies.

Websites
African American History -- Biographical information about famous African-Americans with the text of important speeches as well as links to bio-sketches of African American pioneers, Frederick Douglass and related documents about abolitionism, a profile of African American innovators in the arts and sciences, black nationalism, and more.

Biography (InfoPlease) -- Browse 30,000+ biographies of historical and contemporary figures by alphabetical listing or by topical category. Also features recent deaths, notable women, and Time Person of the Year.

Biography.com -- Search over 25,000 of the greatest lives, past and present, by alphabetical index, person’s name, keyword, or topical category. Includes the searchable text of 15,000 entries from The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia. Also includes headlines, Today’s Video Picks, and more.

Dead or Alive? -- Tracks whether famous people are alive or have died, with a listing on the main page of people who have died within the last six months.

Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online -- Covers Canadians who died (or whose last activity was) between the year 1000 through the early 20th century. Search biographies by keyword or browse an alphabetical index. Also available in French. From the National Archives of Canada and the National Library of Canada.