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MLA International Bibliography®

(The Way to an "A" in lang. and lit!)

Need scholarly journal articles on literature or language? How about literary criticism? MLA is the place to go! Find good sources quick & easy, with MLA you won't get queasy!


1.5 million citations and counting! MLA (Modern Language Association) International Bibliography is the largest and most comprehensive database covering scholarship in the modern languages, linguistics, literature, folklore, and drama, including film, opera, radio and television from 1963 to the present. Literary criticism and theory are covered extensively. When researching these subject areas it is the best place to start.

Highlights:

  • Find articles & books that are "hidden" from Web browsers like Google
  • MLA can be used on & off-campus by UW-W students & staff through EbscoHost
  • Find citations to high quality scholarly resources
  • MLA is not a full text database. When you find a citation, check Library holdings:

Caution: "You must use MLA." This could be either use the MLA International Bibliography, or use the MLA writing and citation style. If unsure which one you are supposed to use, consult your professor for clarification. If using the style, the library has a quick online introductory guide to Citing References: MLA Style and the definitive style manuals: MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing. 2nd ed., PN147 .G44 1998 and MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers. 6th ed., 2003, LB2369 .G53 2003, both kept at the Reference Desk.

For assistance, contact a reference librarian at (262) 472-1032, by email or chat or in person at the Library's Reference Desk.

Last Revised: MS - 8/22/2007