Literary Criticism and Theory

Rider students also have borrowing privileges at The College of New Jersey Library, which has a deep literature collection to supports its English graduate program and its World Languages & Cultures department. Show your Rider ID to check out books!

Campus map.

Parking at TCNJ: When you enter through the main entrance (off or Rt. 31/Pennington Rd.), bear to the right.  You will see the entrance to Trenton Hall and the info/visitor's booth on your left. Register at the info/visitor's booth.

Rider students may borrow books and other items from the Mercer County Library. Bring your Rider ID and a copy of your current class schedule to qualify for a library card.

Search MCL's catalog.

Map from Rider to MCL's Headquarters off Darrah Lane (just down the road!)

Google Books is a boon:  You can search the full text of books for keywords, preview content, and in the case of of pre-1923 public domain titles, view the full text of and download the entire book--fantastic for historical research!  Make sure to check the RU Libraries catalog to see if we own the title you need, and request the book through Interlibrary Loan (Delivery from Other Libraries) if we do not.