This guide is intended as an introduction to resources on African American Literature in the Literatures and Languages Library, literary research methods, and how to use the Library's research resources.

This guide will cover how to find books and journal articles for your research, introduce the major databases and reference sources for American literature, and also provide other useful tips for information searching and managing your research.

If you need additional help or have any questions, contact the Literatures and Languages Library.

• American Antiquarian Society

• Documenting the American South

• Harry Ransom Center Digital Collections

• The Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities

• Melville Electronic Library

• Women Writers Project