LibGuides: English: Research Guide

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Welcome

This research guide highlights resources related to English available through the John Brown University Library.

Find Journal Articles in Databases

MLA International Bibliography with Full Text This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive index featuring more than 3 million indexed citations to scholarly publications (e.g., books, essays, journal articles, and websites) that relate to human communication in any form.
ProQuest One Literature This link opens in a new window
Primary and critical text database for literary research at all levels. Provides full text access to more than 500,000 works of poetry, drama and prose stretching from the 8th century through the present day, including primary resource collections from diverse and modern authors.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
The complete back runs of nearly 400 journal titles in 28 disciplines.

Other Databases Related to English

Find Books and eBooks

JBU Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
Search the physical holdings of the JBU library, including books, DVDs, and games.
ProQuest Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
Thousands of popular and scholarly ebooks covering a wide range of subjects.
EBSCOhost eBook Collection This link opens in a new window
Thousands of ebook titles covering all major areas of study.
WorldCat Discovery This link opens in a new window
Find books and articles from the JBU Library and libraries worldwide.

Find Background Information and Reference Resources

Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
1000+ reference books in all disciplines.
CQ Researcher Online This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive overviews of current social, political, and economic topics.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Specialized reference books covering a variety of academic and popular interest subjects.
Salem Press Online This link opens in a new window
Full-text reference ebooks in the areas of literature, history, politics, science, and health.

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