Research Guides: English 116: Recommended Databases

Best Bet Library Databases

MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window
Publication Dates: 1926-Present
Covers language, literature, linguistics, and related areas such as film and television. Includes references to journal articles, book chapters, and dissertations.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Provides access to articles in leading academic journals and books in the fields of humanities, social sciences and sciences.
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
Provides access to scholarly articles, books, conference papers, and more. Modify your Google Scholar settings to access library-provided full text.

Library Catalog
Includes books, videos, and selected full-text articles at Williams. Also contains citations for items you can request through interlibrary loan. Not a comprehensive article search; you must use article databases to complement.

Research Tip: Find Text Button

The Find Text Button

Many of our databases have this button, which searches for the full-text of the article in our collections. If we don't have it electronically, look for the "Request article scan" link in the "Get It" section.

Research Tip: Connect Google Scholar to the Library

Connect Google Scholar to the Library

Don't pay for articles you find in Google Scholar. Learn how to connect Google Scholar to the library's holdings.