English Language and Literature

Queen's University Library provides subject, course, and how to guides to help you connect with the best tools, resources, and strategies for research.

The liaison librarian for English Language and Literature is available for research consultation and can help you design research strategies, access key databases, effectively use the information resources of Queen's University Library and beyond, and stay current in your field. Tailored research skill instruction can be provided for specific classes. We also evaluate, purchase, and make available teaching and research materials, including books, journals, and databases to support the discipline.

Start your research by clicking on the guide link below.  The guide will help you to identify and access highly recommended resources for research in this discipline.

Find support for your class by going to the section, Course Guides, located on the subject guide.

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English literature and language encompasses a wide field of study, covering many geographic areas and time periods. Please refer to the guide to find databases, bibliographies, journal articles, dictionaries, encyclopaedias, websites and full text primary sources.


Please use the following link to view databases relating to this subject.


 Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) and Andrew Stobo Sniderman
Catriona Gibson Memorial Lecture with Douglas Sanderson and Andrew Stobo Sniderman

The Faculty of Law invites you to join authors/lawyers Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) and Andrew Stobo Sniderman for a discussion about their book, Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation, moderated by Prof. Lindsay Borrows.

Two female students making copies
Changes to printing at the library

As of today (January 2), we have updated PrintQ, our printing application, to serve you better.   

There are some key changes to be aware of:

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Our librarians provide information expertise for research and teaching in your field. You can use our email form to contact a specialist in this area.