Biography

This guide will help you locate biographical information found in library books, databases, and on websites. If you are not finding what you need, ask a librarian for help.

Where is the biography section?

PCC Library does not have a section with just biographies. The biographies are actually scattered throughout the entire library collection. If you're looking for a biography of a musician, it will be shelved with books about music.  If you're looking for a biography of a physicist, it will be shelved in the science section. Ask a librarian if you need assistance.

What is the difference between autobiography and biography?

• Autobiography: gives the details of a person's life, as written by that person
• Biography: gives the details of a person's life, as written by someone else
• Thus, all autobiographies are considered biographies, but not all biographies are autobiographies.

The username and password to access databases from off campus is similar to what you use to access the PCC campus portal (myPittCC) and Moodle. For the username, use the first part of your myPittCC email address only. DO NOT include @my.pittcc.edu. The password is exactly the same as what you use to log in to the campus portal. Generic logins are available to community residents with PCC library cards, and others who are enrolled in or are affiliated with PCC programs and continuing education courses.