Spotlight On MLA International Bibliography

MLA International Bibliography is a great choice for research in English and linguistics. This database is hosted through EBSCO, so you can search in MLA International Bibliography while also looking in other EBSCO databases like Academic Search Complete.  

MLA International Bibliography is maintained by the Modern Language Association which also creates the MLA citation guidelines. This database includes index or citation records for articles, books, websites, and dissertations in the fields of linguistics, literature, film, folklore, etc. The database will link to the full text of many sources, so you can access the full text. If you need help accessing the source you find, please contact the library. Using the filters for date and scholarly peer-reviewed articles on the right side of the results list will help narrow your search results.  

Other helpful features are MLA Directory of Periodicals and MLA Thesaurus. The Directory of Periodicals allows you to search for specific journal titles. If you know a specific journal or your professor recommends a journal this is a great place to find it. Once you find the journal, click on the title and then choose the “search within this publication option” to find articles from that journal. The Thesaurus helps you find the best search terms by giving you a definition of the term and guiding you to which terms the database uses to describe certain ideas. Finally, you can also use the Browse Works or Browse Authors options to find specific literary works or specific authors. These two search options tell you which search terms to use when researching a specific title or author.  

Check out MLA International Bibliography the next time you have a research assignment for an English or Language class. To access MLA International Bibliography, visit the library’s homepage and click the Databases, E-books, and Media quick link then scroll until you find MLA International Bibliography. If you need help with research or accessing a database, please schedule a research coach appointment.  

Spotlight On Wilson Web Omnifile

Wilson Web OmniFile is a general database hosted by EBSCO, which means the user interface is the same as other EBSCOhost databases like Academic Search Complete. You can search in Wilson Web OmniFile while also searching in other EBSCO databases. This is a great EBSCO feature that allows you to search more efficiently.  

Wilson Web OmniFile will be a good choice to add additional options for a general database search. Academic Search Complete is often our go-to database, but Wilson Web OmniFile can serve a similar purpose. You may want to include Wilson Web OmniFile along with a subject specific database when you begin your research. Wilson Web Omni file has over 2,500 entries and many of them are peer-reviewed articles (written by experts in the field and approved by experts in the field). You will find information on topics such as art, business, education, science, humanities, and even technology.  

Search Tip: Try out Wilson Web OmniFile’s Thesaurus function to find the best search terms for your topic. Search for your topic in the Thesaurus and then find additional related, broader, and narrower terms. This can help you think of synonyms for your searching.  

You can access Wilson Web OmniFile by visiting the Database, E-Books, and Media quick link, then searching for Wilson Web Omni File or using the letter filters. Wilson Web OmniFile can also be found on several of our research guides.