LibGuides: Women in Science: Biographies- Databases

Biographies - from library databases

SCC Library has many databases to help you find information on various topics. The following databases will get you started on finding biographical information about women scientists. They are available from the library website and can be accessed off campus with a valid SCC ID number.

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive multidisciplinary database that provides access to acclaimed full-text journals, magazines, and other valuable resources.
Biography Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Biography Reference Center offers a comprehensive collection of more than 460,000 full-text biographies, including the complete full-text run of Biography Today and Biography.
Gale Virtual Reference Library This link opens in a new window
GVRL is a database of encyclopedias and specialized reference sources. Topics covered include history, education, science and medicine, social sciences and literature.
Science Reference Center This link opens in a new window
A research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content and biographical information on scientists.
U.S. History in Context This link opens in a new window
Contains thousands of articles from premium reference resources, journal articles, images, and primary source documents.