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iLink, the online catalog for Cowles and Drake Law Libraries.

"...[A] large collection of bibliographies and checklists--recommended reading lists, author indexes, critical works, Web sites--related to feminist science fiction and fantasy... [T]he site's scope [extends]to pro-feminine material and works that explore gender issues, advocate gender equality, and/or feature strong women characters... Reviews and bibliographic information are provided when available. Links lead to lists of works by theme (matriarchies, alien biology, warrior women, etc.); bibliographies by format (anime, film, graphic novels); lists of journals, newsletters, and films; biographical detail on authors; and guides to the online feminist SF community...Considerable content has already been migrated to the feministSF wiki (linked through the menu bar)...A disclaimer advises visitors not to expect comprehensiveness or fast replies to feedback. Even though the coverage is sparse in some areas and some links are broken, this site includes a wealth of information on this specialized but popular topic.[Choice Reviews online, June 2008]

The Literary Reference Center was developed with undergraduate research in mind. It combines information from major reference works, books and literary journals as well as original content from EBSCO Publishing providing users with information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes.

Literary Reference Center includes
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-3,000 author interviews
-over 1,000 images of key literary figures
-25,000 classic and contemporary poems
-11,000 classic and contemporary short stories

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