ENGLISH: Research Guide

In this section, you'll find:

• Information about browsing and searching the library's catalog
• Streaming media
• Information about searching for ebooks

Great for going deeper

Books, like articles, will report on specific research done by scholars in the field. When you know your topic or research question, check out a few books for information that will support your ideas or answer your questions. Films and documentaries can be a great way to supplement your other research, or to find visual representations of your topic.

Find books, eBooks, and A/V materials in the University of Jamestown's Library. 

If you are interested in browsing, try looking at Dewey Decimal Call Numbers in the

• 420s: English language (grammar, etymology, etc.)
• 800s: Literature (including novels, short fiction, poetry, drama, essays, literary criticism)
  • 810s: American literature in English
    • 811: American poetry in English
    • 812: American drama in English
  • 820s: English and Old English literatures
    • 821: English Poetry
    • 822: English drama

These databases contain video resources to support your research or help you learn about new topics.

In addition to searching through the catalog, you can browse the eBook collections at UJ.