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Class Guide: Resources for THR 321--Theatre History I
Library Catalog
Search for materials in Randall Library by using the online Library Catalog located in the middle of the Randall Library homepage [http://library.uncwil.edu]. Searching the Library Catalog will give you call numbers and locations for books, maps, N. C. documents, U.S. Government documents, special collections, microforms, music scores, periodicals titles, audiovisual materials, reserve materials and the Curriculum Materials Center materials help in the Library.
Reference Materials
These resources can help you become familiar with a topic and identify the keywords related to your topic. The aim of reference materials are to offer information, assessment and a base from which to explore your particular interest further. Reference resources usually have a bibliography of the sources used which will direct you to other related resources. In addition, books located in the PN 20xx section of the Reference or General collection will all be in the subject area of "theatre" and theatre history" if you would just like to "browse" the collection.
A History of the Theatre REF PN 2101 .F7 1955 - A single volume covers the main events which have occurred since the
inception of theatre.
Bibliography of Medieval Drama REF PN1751 .S77 2 vols.
The Cambridge Guide to Theatre REF PN2035 .C27 1995 - Comprehensive view of the history and practice of theatre in all
parts of the world.
Cambridge Guide to World Theatre REF PN2035 .C27
Crowell's Handbook of Classical Drama REF PA3024 .H35
The Crown guide to the World's Great Plays REF PN1625 .S45
Dictionary of Art REF N31 .D5 1996 - A 34-volume encyclopedia about every aspect of the visual arts from prehistory to
the present.
Encyclopedia of World Theatre REF PN2035 .E52
The Oxford companion to the theatre REF PN2035 .O9 1983 - Short general history of theatre.
Penquin Dictionary of the Theatre REF PN2035 .T3
Other Sources - General Collection:
Cambridge History of Classical Literature: Latin PA6003 .L3
A Companion to Greek Tragedy PA3131 .F4
The History of the Greek and Roman Theater PA3201 .B52
History of the Theatre PN2101 .B68
Medieval Drama PR1260 .M4
The Roman Theatre and Its Audience PA6073 .B44
Spectacle Entertainments of Early Imperial Rome PA6074 .B43
The Towneley Plays PR1260 .T68
You must have your university ID card in order to check-out materials.
Article Databases/Indexes
Article indexes provide citations (e.g., author, title, a journal name, volume, issue, page numbers, etc.) to identify articles. Most indexes also include abstracts (summaries) and a small handful of online indexes provide selected full text of the actual article. The Library does not own every article cited in each index so remember to check the Library Catalog to verify if we own the journal the article was published in.
ONLINE: Located at the Database and Article Searching link on the Randall Library homepage. You will need a library PIN number to access the online resources. (see below)
Historical Abstracts Guide to Historical Abstracts
Indexes scholarly literature of world history, 1450-present.
Humanites Index Guide to Humanities Index
Citations to art, archaeology, folklore, literature, music, philosophy, religion, and world history. Silver Platter
MLA International Bibliography Guide to MLA
Indexes periodical articles on literature, languages, linguistics and folklore.
EBSCOHost - Academic Search FullTEXT Elite
Indexing and abstracts of scholarly journals covering the social sciences, humanities, education and more. Some
fulltext.
InfoTrac OneFile
Indexing and abstracts of some peer reviewed/scholarly journals on a wide range of topics. Some fulltext.
WorldCat
Books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
PRINT:
Art Index
Citations to articles and art reproductions about art worldwide. 1929+
UNCW Students and Faculty may access Databases from Home. If you are NOT on campus, you must have a library PIN number.
PIN Number:
To set a PIN (Personal Identification Number) on your library record, simply click on the "My Library Record" link on the Library homepage and follow the instructions. In addition to using your PIN for home access to library resources you need to have a PIN number when printing out certain electronic reserves.
Inter-Library Loan (ILL)
ILL is a free service to UNCW students, faculty, staff and administration through which research materials (articles, books, etc.) not owned by Randall Library may be borrowed from other library collections. Allow up to two weeks for delivery of materials. Photocopies are mailed directly to your campus mailbox. Pickup notices for books are mailed to your campus address as well. ILL materials are requested online from the ILL webpage [http://library.uncwil.edu/ill_home.htm]. Before using ILL, check the Library Catalog and the appropriate electronic databases. If the material you need is not available in any of these sources, you may request the item using one of the above listed forms.
Last Update: December 12, 2005
Search for materials in Randall Library by using the online Library Catalog located in the middle of the Randall Library homepage [http://library.uncwil.edu]. Searching the Library Catalog will give you call numbers and locations for books, maps, N. C. documents, U.S. Government documents, special collections, microforms, music scores, periodicals titles, audiovisual materials, reserve materials and the Curriculum Materials Center materials help in the Library.
Reference Materials
These resources can help you become familiar with a topic and identify the keywords related to your topic. The aim of reference materials are to offer information, assessment and a base from which to explore your particular interest further. Reference resources usually have a bibliography of the sources used which will direct you to other related resources. In addition, books located in the PN 20xx section of the Reference or General collection will all be in the subject area of "theatre" and theatre history" if you would just like to "browse" the collection.
A History of the Theatre REF PN 2101 .F7 1955 - A single volume covers the main events which have occurred since the
inception of theatre.
Bibliography of Medieval Drama REF PN1751 .S77 2 vols.
The Cambridge Guide to Theatre REF PN2035 .C27 1995 - Comprehensive view of the history and practice of theatre in all
parts of the world.
Cambridge Guide to World Theatre REF PN2035 .C27
Crowell's Handbook of Classical Drama REF PA3024 .H35
The Crown guide to the World's Great Plays REF PN1625 .S45
Dictionary of Art REF N31 .D5 1996 - A 34-volume encyclopedia about every aspect of the visual arts from prehistory to
the present.
Encyclopedia of World Theatre REF PN2035 .E52
The Oxford companion to the theatre REF PN2035 .O9 1983 - Short general history of theatre.
Penquin Dictionary of the Theatre REF PN2035 .T3
Other Sources - General Collection:
Cambridge History of Classical Literature: Latin PA6003 .L3
A Companion to Greek Tragedy PA3131 .F4
The History of the Greek and Roman Theater PA3201 .B52
History of the Theatre PN2101 .B68
Medieval Drama PR1260 .M4
The Roman Theatre and Its Audience PA6073 .B44
Spectacle Entertainments of Early Imperial Rome PA6074 .B43
The Towneley Plays PR1260 .T68
Library of Congress
Subject Headings:
Drama, medieval (include history and criticism for works
that interpret plays)
Religious drama
Christian drama
Liturgical drama
Passion plays
Greek drama tragedy
Greek drama satyr play
Greek drama comedy
Theater Greece
Theater Rome (or any country)
Classical drama
Mysteries and miracle plays
English drama comedy (substitute another
nationality, French, Italian, Roman)
English drama to 1500
Can also search subject by Name of writer
When you have found a record for an item you wish
to locate, there are three important elements to note:
- LOCATION - what collection the item is in determines the location and if the item can be checked out of the library. e.g., General Collection on the second floor can be checked out while the Reference Collection on the first floor can not be checked out.
- CALL # - provides exact location of the item within the collection.
- STATUS - "AVAILABLE" means item is on the shelf and "DUE" with the date it is due back to the library.
You must have your university ID card in order to check-out materials.
Article Databases/Indexes
Article indexes provide citations (e.g., author, title, a journal name, volume, issue, page numbers, etc.) to identify articles. Most indexes also include abstracts (summaries) and a small handful of online indexes provide selected full text of the actual article. The Library does not own every article cited in each index so remember to check the Library Catalog to verify if we own the journal the article was published in.
ONLINE: Located at the Database and Article Searching link on the Randall Library homepage. You will need a library PIN number to access the online resources. (see below)
Historical Abstracts Guide to Historical Abstracts
Indexes scholarly literature of world history, 1450-present.
Humanites Index Guide to Humanities Index
Citations to art, archaeology, folklore, literature, music, philosophy, religion, and world history. Silver Platter
MLA International Bibliography Guide to MLA
Indexes periodical articles on literature, languages, linguistics and folklore.
EBSCOHost - Academic Search FullTEXT Elite
Indexing and abstracts of scholarly journals covering the social sciences, humanities, education and more. Some
fulltext.
InfoTrac OneFile
Indexing and abstracts of some peer reviewed/scholarly journals on a wide range of topics. Some fulltext.
WorldCat
Books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
PRINT:
Art Index
Citations to articles and art reproductions about art worldwide. 1929+
Web-Site Evaluation
The reliability and quality of information from Web sources has created much
debate in the academic world. Researchers must always remember that the Web is a
vast, unregulated information resource that ANYONE with the proper tools and a
little money can create a site on the Web. When viewing a site for research
purposes, users can and should perform a Web-site analysis by consider the some
of the following points taken from Thinking
Critically about World Wide Web Resources - UCLA College Library:
Who is the author of the page or site? Does the author appear to be qualified to
write about the topic?
Is the site affiliated with any institution, company, or organization? If so,
does this affiliation add bias to the information? Or, does it suggest that the
source is credible?
Does the information seem unreasonably or unfairly biased in any way? (Avoid any
sites that appear to be advertising a product or service.)
Who is the intended audience? Is the information for a specialized or general
audience?
When was the site created or last modified? Is the design of the site effective?
Is it easy to navigate the site? Do links to other sites work?
Helpful Information
Off Campus Access to Library ResourcesUNCW Students and Faculty may access Databases from Home. If you are NOT on campus, you must have a library PIN number.
PIN Number:
To set a PIN (Personal Identification Number) on your library record, simply click on the "My Library Record" link on the Library homepage and follow the instructions. In addition to using your PIN for home access to library resources you need to have a PIN number when printing out certain electronic reserves.
Inter-Library Loan (ILL)
ILL is a free service to UNCW students, faculty, staff and administration through which research materials (articles, books, etc.) not owned by Randall Library may be borrowed from other library collections. Allow up to two weeks for delivery of materials. Photocopies are mailed directly to your campus mailbox. Pickup notices for books are mailed to your campus address as well. ILL materials are requested online from the ILL webpage [http://library.uncwil.edu/ill_home.htm]. Before using ILL, check the Library Catalog and the appropriate electronic databases. If the material you need is not available in any of these sources, you may request the item using one of the above listed forms.
Last Update: December 12, 2005