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Use these library databases to find biographical and background information on authors:

CREDO Reference This link opens in a new window
General Reference database that includes general and subject-specific encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri, atlases and many other reference materials in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
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Bloom's Literature This link opens in a new window
Literature database that includes short author biographies, overviews of literary movements and works, and peer-reviewed journal articles. Also includes the Shakespeare Center, a reference resource consisting of summaries and analysis of Shakespeare's major works.
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Use these library databases to find literary criticism or other information about an author's works.

Note: each database contains different information; try more than one to find what you need. Not sure where to start? Ask a librarian!

Bloom's Literature This link opens in a new window
Literature database that includes short author biographies, overviews of literary movements and works, and peer-reviewed journal articles. Also includes the Shakespeare Center, a reference resource consisting of summaries and analysis of Shakespeare's major works.
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JSTOR This link opens in a new window
General purpose archive of peer-reviewed journal articles from a wide variety of humanities and social science disciplines.
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Arts & Humanities Full Text This link opens in a new window
Humanities database that includes peer reviewed journal and magazine articles on topics in Art, Literature, and Culture.
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Ebook Central This link opens in a new window
eBook collection covering the areas of Psychology, Business, and Education. Previously known as ebrary. If you need help downloading an eBook, please consult our eBook Help guide.
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