"This interactive map shows some of the places "where imaginary New Yorkers lived, worked, played, drank, walked and looked at ducks." View the locations on the map, or browse by author or title. Some of the almost 100 book titles represented include "The Invisible Man," "Harriet the Spy," "The Great Gatsby," and "James and the Giant Peach." From a 2005 New York Times Book Review feature." (via LII)

"Images, information, and discussion about these inexpensive novels marketed to women in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Includes lists of writers (some with biographical information) and publishers, an overview of the dime novel series, a cover galley, and links to articles and stories. Discusses libraries with dime novel collections. From the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University." (via LII)

"This concordance "reports the total number of text lines, the total word count and the number of occurrences of the word or phrase searched" and surrounding text for numerous books by dozens of English-language authors. Primarily covers authors from the Victorian period, but also includes works by authors such as Jane Austen, James Joyce, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. From a professor at Nagoya University, Japan." (via LII)

"Lists 2,495 articles and books published 1908-85, classified by topic (general relationships; relationships to specific literary genres; adaptation in general; adaptations or contributions of individual literary figures throughout the world, etc.). Omits reviews, newspaper articles, and foreign-language materials. Annotations are provided only to clarify content or identify films discussed. Author index; subject index to writers, film and literary titles, and topics." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"...arranged by year and indexed by names and subjects. Useful annotations. A supplement covers 1978-88." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

A supplement to Literature and film: an annotated bibliography.

"For identification of more than 2,200 English-language feature films and television movies inspired by women's writings [...]. Covers 1913-88 releases. By author, with essential details provided; indexes of film titles and literary sources." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"More limited in focus [than Enser's filmed books and plays, it] has some titles not found in Enser's, mostly for silent films and adapted short stories and poems. Author list, with title index." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"A thorough reworking of a standard source. Offers approaches from the film title, author's name, and original title when it differs from the screen version. Film company or distributor, conuntry of origin, year released, and director's name are indicated, as are (where applicable) title variations, made-for-television versions, and availability on video. Indexes to musicals, television films and series, and animated features; list of studios and distributors. Most of the 6,000 films are English-language, but some major foreign releases are also included."(Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996; Note that this description is based on the 1993 version)

"Identifies the works of world literature, major and minor, with the films derived from them. Each volume is in three parts: (1) a filmography arranged by writer's name and giving film title, original title if different from that of the film, country and year of production, director, and principal cast members (usually shown with character names); (2) an extensive section of stills from selected films; and (3) a title index of films and literary works, cross-referenced to authors. Details on remakes and other versions are also included, with alternate titles noted. International in coverage." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

"Alphabetical by author, then chronological by date of film. Entry gives film title, original title if different, month and year of release, production company, length in reels, and genre of source. Index of film and source titles." (Balay, Guide to reference books, 11th ed, 1996)

This online encyclopedia offers entries on people, theories, movements, and more.  Bibliographies and hyperlinked cross-references are included.  Searchable and browsable.

Articles on writers and countries. Coverage begins with the late 19th century.

Twelve very handy refererence books for quick look-ups.

Online version of the twenty-volume printed edition, published in 1989.  Contains almost 300,000 entries, 650,000 word forms, and 2.4 million quotations which illustrate the development of the English language from before Beowulf to the present.

This is a selective guide to the best resources (both print and online) for students doing literary research. Each entry is annotated to explain what is is and why it is useful.