Use this guide to find poems, biographical information on poets, and criticism. For print items the LC call number is provided for you, and website references are linked. For online databases use the links, or gain access from the library’s homepage.

1. Finding a Poem
Poems can be found in anthologies, online sources and collected volumes. Indexes can help you help you find what you are looking for. Here is a selection of sources available in the library.

2. Finding information on Poets

Biographies are the best place to start if you are looking for information about poets. Below are a range of print and online resources. You may first want to consult the Biographies Master Index.

3. Finding Criticism and Analysis

There is a huge amount of criticism on poetry in books, journals, newspapers, online resources and more. Here I provide you with some of the best places to look.

Use the following reference sources for further information:

4. Guides and Handbooks

These texts provide background information on movements in poetry, and issues surrounding them.

5. Dictionaries

This selection of dictionaries may be useful if you are looking for definitions of poetic terms or quotations.

6. Multimedia

Some audio and visual material available on poets and their work.