To use these resources, go to the Library Web Page , where you can connect to Articles and Databases, Reference Sources, and Electronic Journals and Newspapers after providing your Elmhurst College login and password. Also take a look at Accessing Library Resources From Off Campus . Finding Books Books are often good sources of biographies and literary criticism. When IO doesn't have the material you need, search WorldCat then request the book through interlibrary loan. Back to the Top Finding Articles Articles are often a good source of literary criticism.
Some databases are good sources of biographies.
Author entries range from 175-200 pages. The Twayne series is a good place to start for literary criticism. Dictionary of Literary Biography is one of the best places to start for biographical information about authors. Search for the journal title in Illinet Online . For example, search for the title Journal of African History.