Literature & Humanities
We've been focusing on MLA and JSTOR in these modules, but there are many other databases available through the UCF Libraries. All literature databases can be accessed on the English database page while others are located on other subject pages or on the A-Z list.
Below is a selection that might be relevant to this class:
- Arts & Humanities Citation Index (Web of Science) (1975+)
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On the main search screen, scroll down to click on "More Settings", and choose the indexes you wish to search through.
Indexes 1,300 leading arts and humanities journals. - Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online (DLB) (Gale)provides authoritative information while placing writers in the larger perspective of literary history. This one-stop resource provides access to all volumes of the Dictionary of Literary Biography series (more than 360 vols.), the Dictionary of Literary Biography Documentary Series (19 vols.) and the Dictionary of Literary Biography Yearbook (23 vols.) a total of more than 400 volumes and 185,000 pages.
- Gale Literature databases -- Combined Search (Gale)"Cross-search two or more of Gale's literature archive resources, including Dictionary of Literary Biography Complete Online (DLB), Literature Criticism Online, and Something About the Author Online (SATA). These award-winning and long-standing literature series are delivered in an easy-to-use 24/7 online format that matches the exact look and feel of the print originals."
- Humanities Source (EBSCOhost)“This database includes feature articles, interviews, obituaries, bibliographies, original works of fiction, book reviews, and reviews of ballets, dance programs, motion pictures, musicals, operas, plays, and much more.”
- LitFinder (Gale)Covering world literature and authors throughout history, LitFinder contains over 150,000 full-text works and 800,000+ poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays.
- OED: Oxford English Dictionary (Oxford University Press)"The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world."
The 20-volume print set is available in the Main Library Reference -- PE1625.M7 1989. - Project MUSE (Johns Hopkins University)a unique collaboration between libraries and publishers providing 100% full-text, affordable and user-friendly online access to over 300+ high quality humanities and social sciences journals from over 60 scholarly publishers.
Other Databases
- Academic Search Premier (EBSCOhost)Indexing and full text of articles for array of scholarly and popular topics. Provides full text for over 4,600 scholarly journals covering the social sciences, humanities, science, cultural studies, education, and much more.
- CQ Researcher Plus Archive (1923+)
Full-length articles include an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research. Graphics, photos and short "sidebar" features round out the reports. Shorter "Hot Topics" articles provide a solid introduction to subjects most in demand by students. - Historical Abstracts (EBSCOhost)Indexes over 2000 journals, as well as some books, collections, and dissertations, related to world history events from 1450 to the present (except the U.S. and Canada) published since 1955.
- Issues and Controversies (Infobase / Facts on File)A wide range of resources to understand today's controversial issues including pro-con articles, background, chronology, statistics, primary sources, audio, video, infographics, editorials, and news articles. Covers hundreds of controversies from abortion to young adult literature.
- Issues and Controversies In History (Infobase / Facts on File)Examines controversial issues throughout world history. Browse or search by era, subject, or region. Features a special section on controversies in American Presidential elections. Includes background, pro-con articles, timelines, primary sources, bibliography, discussion questions, and more.
- Nexis Uni
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Full text of news and legal sources, as well as company and industry data. - Pop Culture Studies (Gale OneFile) (1980+)"provides access to scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture. The database offers useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts courses."
