LibGuides: Free Cataloging Resources: Authorities

Authority Resources

Library of Congress Authorities: https://authorities.loc.gov/
LC DCM Z1: https://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/z1andlcguidelines.html (Library of Congress’ Manual and Guidelines for creating name and series Authority records)
Library of Congress Name Authority File: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names.html
VIAF (the Virtual International Authority File): https://viaf.org (Combines multiple international authority files into one interface)