Use the following reference books courtesy of the Library in the Forest for online literature research:
Literature and Its Times: www.vestavialibrary.org > Services > Online Resources > Gale Virtual Reference Library > Literature > Literature and Its Times> Search within series for your work
Novels for Students: www.vestavialibrary.org > Services > Online Resources > Gale Virtual Reference Library > Literature > Novels for Students > Search within series for your novel
There's also Drama, Poetry and Short Stories for Students available-all of which are a great first resource when working with a literary piece. (Many of these are available on AVL's e-books tab.)
We have print copies of these available in the school library too!
Use the following databases for literary research:
Bloom's Literature from VHHS Library website
Username: vhhs Password: rebels
search for the title of your work.
Be sure to click on "Reference" and "Criticism" at the top.
When you click "Reference," be sure to explore the menu right margin for character info, theme info, and topic overviews.
Save articles to Google Drive. Be sure to doublecheck your Drive that it is indeed there! Sadly, sometimes it doesn't work :(
Note: Stable URLs/permalinks are always found at the very bottom of the page in this database.
Gale Literary Sources (from AVL-the Alabama Virtual Library)
High School Tab
Choose Literature and Language
To start, check out Gale Literature and the Gale Literary Index. Search for the title of your work or include your specific search terms.
Be sure to explore "Topic and Work Overviews" as well as "Literary Criticism" from the menu at the top.
Save articles to Google Drive. Again, be sure to check Drive! Sometimes it doesn't work :(
JSTOR does not download to Google Drive directly.
You will need to download the resource to your computer and then, upload it to Google Drive.
The URL is a bit hidden; look for it on the left.
Caution, JSTOR can be a bit clunky at times. This is a popular database for college and university settings, so it is best to familiarize yourself now.
Student Search Tips for JSTOR https://bit.ly/3GcxYuv
***Important Reminders: Do not make the mistake of copying links from the database search window at the top of the page. It will not lead you back. You must use the permalink or stable URL instead. Look for the chainlink symbol.
Also, it is a good habit to set up a folder for research in google drive as a base for your articles. To be safe, double check that your downloads have made it to your drive. In JSTOR, they will download to the desktop and have to be physically moved. You should also create a google doc with your citation info. and your permalinks as a back-up.
***Failing to follow these tips leads to unnecessary stress and frustration with research. ***
Looking for Shakespeare Resources? Check out Absolute Shakespeare.