Reference Sources: Bibliographies, Biographies, Catalogs

provides biographical information on 2400 scientists who have made important contributions to the development of science. Some profiles include quotes by and about the scientist.

Profiles include "Selected Writings" and/or "Further Reading" lists

16 vols.; multiple copies.
Use for beginning/quick biographies of prominent scientists. Can use outdated terminology and approaches, but is scholarly overall.

4 vols.
"... on industrial, business, social, educational, financial, and other topics for the United States and internationally"

Also available at the Reference Desk.
"The Red Book" lists serials by title word-by-word. Useful for pinpointing old/discontinued serials.

Also available at the Reference Desk.
Lists documents by publishing department/organization, with the SuDoc number.

Also available at the Reference Desk.
The "Blue Book" lists publications alphabetically by the publishing organization name.