Cambridge Companions
- Cambridge CompanionsThis links to a collection of e-books that provide subject-specific introductions to scholarly topics in literature, classics, philosophy, religion, culture and music. Browse and search titles 1991 to present from Cambridge University Press.
- For Better For VerseDeveloped by the University of Virginia, this unique online tool lets you practice your scansion skills.
Academic Reference Sources
- Literary Reference CenterResearch authors of literature and their works in scholarly journals, books, and encyclopedias. Includes literary criticism, plot summaries, author biographies, book reviews, full text poems, short stories, and classic novels.
- Literature Resource CenterFull text and citations to magazine and journal articles on authors, literature, literary movements, etc.
Multi-Disciplinary Electronic Databases
- Academic Search CompleteFind articles in all subject areas in over 17,000 journals and magazines, with full text for most. Updated daily. Dates vary, some as early as 1865 to present.
- JSTORFull-text scholarly journals in many subject areas. We have Arts & Sciences I through XV, Life Sciences, and many others; click "more" below for a full list. JSTOR has the beginning of each journal to 3, 4 or 5 years ago. How-to videos.
Literary Studies and Humanities Online Databases
- MLA International BibliographyThe MLA International Bibliography, produced by the Modern Language Association of America, consists of citations related to literature, language, linguistics, and folklore in nearly 4,000 scholarly journals, books, book chapters, and other formats. Includes some non-English language material. 1926 to present.
- Project MUSE StandardProvides full text articles of scholarly journals in the humanities and social sciences, including literature and criticism, history, the visual and performing arts, education, political science and gender studies. Coverage dates vary by journal title. Mostly 1993 to present. How-to videos.
