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MLA International Bibliography

MLA International Bibliography This link opens in a new window Subject index to scholarly publications in the fields of modern languages, literatures, linguistics, drama, and folklore literature. Also covers ethnomusicology.

The MLA has developed an online course to teach students how to use the MLA International Bibliography.

There are five modules in the course. The fifth module is 'Literary topics' which provides guidance on performing searches on specific literary works and authors as well as on broad topics.

You can sign up online for the course and module - only your e-mail address is required to register.
The course usually takes around 90 minutes to complete, and the “Literary Topics” module takes around 45 minutes.

The MLA provide short tutorial videos to help you use the resource.

There are more tutorials available at https://www.mla.org/Publications/MLA-International-Bibliography/Tutorial-Videos