LibGuides: ENC 1102: Finding Literary Criticism & More (Dale Mabry): Library databases

About library databases

Besides using Primo, the library catalog, search your topic in smaller, more specific library databases (filter by subject).

How to Use Literary Research Databases (9:09)
How to find literary criticism articles in Primo, the library catalog, and the literary research databases Bloom's Literature and Gale Literature. Courtesy of Plant City Library.

JSTOR
Back issues of core journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Funding source: Statewide allocation. Here is a tutorial.
Bloom's Literature (Infobase Publishing)
Examines great writers, important works, memorable characters, and influential movements and events in world literature. Funded by FLVC group license.
Literature (Gale)
Literary criticism, reviews, primary sources and literary works, and more. Funding source: Statewide allocation. Here is a tutorial.
Literary Reference Center Plus (EBSCO)
A database of reference entries, journal articles, and other information on literary works and authors. Funding source: Statewide allocation. Here is a tutorial.

Films on Demand (Infobase Publishing)
Videos covering a wide range of subjects across the spectrum of college and university curricula. Include public performance rights for use in educational settings. Funding source: Statewide allocation
Academic Video Online (Alexander Street Press)
Academic videos on wide range of subjects—sciences, arts and humanities, business, social sciences, and more. Funded by FLVC group license. Here is a tutorial.
BBC Shakespeare Plays (Ambrose)
The complete dramatic works of William Shakespeare as presented on television by the British Broadcasting Corporation. Funded by HCC Libraries perpetual license.