Biographies can be found by doing a subject search on the person's name. A substantial number of older biographies, and biographies of people not associated with any particular area of endeavour are located at the number 920. Includes historically significant deceased Australians from 1788 to 1939. The newest volumes cover the period from 1940 to 1980, but at present is only up to surnames beginning with the letters 'Pie'.
Further volumes are in preparation.
Each entry includes a bibliography of principal sources, which can be very useful for further research. The latest edition covers prominent living Australians. The Ready Reference Collection also includes current Who's Who and similar publications for a number of other countries. An important British source. Full articles usually with photos.