Access via Multnomah County Library. This resource offers a comprehensive collection of biographies, including the complete full-text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine and thousands of narrative biographies that are not available in other databases.
A Multnomah County Library (MCL) card number and password give you free access to many databases. We include selected MCL databases in our A-Z list when we think those resources might add value to your research. For current students especially, becoming comfortable with the kinds of resources public libraries offer will be very useful after you graduate!
If you already have an MCL account:
Select the Access Database button above to reach the MCL page, then select the Begin using [database name] button to open the resource itself. A sign-in page will appear; enter your MCL card number and password.
If you don't have an MCL account:
Visit our Get a Library Card at MCL page for a how-to guide.
