Today we’re launching a new series “Beyond JSTOR” where we’ll periodically highlight different databases available through the SMCM Library. Find out both the content as well as a few targeted tips and tricks through screenshot tutorials and expand your searching horizons.
Poetry Criticism Online
Note: SMCM Library databases are found by: 1. going to the library homepage (library.smcm.edu/); 2. clicking the “Databases” icon; and searching by name or browsing by A-Z letter.
Accessible online through the Literature Criticism Online database, the Poetry Criticism series encompasses over 100 volumes, each volume featuring 3-6 poets and/or featured works from all eras and locations around the world.
Each volume has a standard format including:
- a biographical essay with an image or portrait if available
- a bibliography of poet’s work
- selection of literary criticism on the poet and/or individual works with full, preformatted citations
- source lists to direct additional research
The online version available through Literature Criticism Online, has powerful search, browse, and entry table of contents features highlighted below. Use the linked text to jump to the relevant screenshot sections.
How to…
1. Limit your search to Poetry Criticism Online sources, by selecting it from the “by Product/Services” dropdown, under “More Options” in the search screen.
2. Forget to select it before starting your search? You can always limit search results to Poetry Criticism Online sources but selecting it under the “Publication Title” filter in the left column.
1. Browse the volumes of Poetry Criticism by following “What’s Inside” (on any page), and selecting “Literature Criticism Online”…
2. …then expand the list under “Poetry Criticism” to see all available volumes.
3. Browse volume by table of contents, search within a single volume, or search within all volumes of Poetry Criticism!
Entry table of contents feature
1. Easily view the available content on a poet by selecting “Entry Table of Contents” in the right hand column.
2. Jump to a specific section or critical work using the linked titles.
Search
Limit your search to Poetry Criticism Online sources, by selecting it from the “by Product/Services” dropdown, under “More Options” in the search screen.
Forget to select it before starting your search? You can always limit search results to Poetry Criticism Online sources but selecting it under the “Publication Title” filter in the left column.
Browse
Browse the volumes of Poetry Criticism by following “What’s Inside” (on any page), and selecting “Literature Criticism Online”…
…then expand the list under “Poetry Criticism” to see all available volumes.
Browse volume by table of contents, search within a single volume, or search within all volumes of Poetry Criticism!
Entry table of contents feature
Easily view the available content on a poet by selecting “Entry Table of Contents” in the right hand column.
Jump to a specific section or critical work using the linked titles.
