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Looking for background on a well-known author? The Howe Library Reference shelves on the 1st floor include guides to specific notable authors, such as Agatha Christie, J.R.R. Tolkien, Stephen King, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Kurt Vonnegut, William Shakespeare, and more.
Reference sources can be a great way to start exploring a topic in any subject area. They can provide background information, biographical and critical profiles of authors, and can lead you to scholarly sources.
These library databases also provide excellent reference content, like encyclopedia articles, biographical profiles, and bibliographies.
