GE 111 L: Page, Stage and Screen
A Guide to Library Resources
Fall 2007
See also Matt Bailey's Research Guide for more ideas. Matt is a media librarian at Carleton.
Reference Collection | Catalog | Indexes and Databases
Internet Resources | Interlibrary Loan
Citation Guides
Reference Collection
Encyclopedias and other reference works provide background reading on your topic and related issues, bibliographies, names of authorities and important works in the field, and occasionally related websites. New Encyclopedia Britannica [on-line], and in paper, 32v. [RR AE5 .E56 2002] remains a good general starting point.
Remember that books on the shelves are grouped together by subject, so take time to browse the shelves!
FILM/LITERATURE:
International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers 4v. [RR PN1997.8 .I58 2000]
World Film Directors 2v. [RR PN1998.2 .W67 1987]
The Encyclopedia of Hollywood [RR PN1993.5.U6 S494 1990]
The Macmillan Film Bibliography 2v. [RR PN1993.5.A1 R4]
The New Historical Dictionary of the American Film Industry [RR PN1993.5.U6 S539 1998]
The Oxford History of World Cinema [RR PN1993.5.A1 O96 1996]
Dictionary of Film Terms: The Aesthetic Companion to Film Analysis [RR TR847 .B43 1994]
The Film Encyclopedia [RR PN1993.45 .K34 2001]
100 Years of American Film [RR PN1993.5.U6 A59 2000]
The American Film Institute Catalog of Motion Pictures Produced in the United States 6v. [RR PN1998 .A57 1988]
The Encyclopedia of Hollywood [RR PN1993.5.U6 S494 1990]
Contemporary Literary Criticism [RR PN771 .C59; v. 1- 1973-]
Criticism of the works of today's novelists, poets, playwrights, short story writers, scriptwriters, and other creative writers. Use Contemporary Authors Index to locate relevant volumes.
Contermporary Authors [RR PN451 .C6]
A bio-bibliographic guide to current writers in fiction, general nonfiction, poetry, journalism, drama, motion pictures, television, and other fields. For on-line access, see Contemporary Authors.
HISTORY/POPULAR CULTURE:
American Decades [RR E169.12 .A419 1994]
The Greenwood Guide to American Popular Culture 4v. [RR E169.1 .G7555 2002]
St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture 5v. [RR E169.1 .S764 2000]
Dictionary of American History 10v. [RR E174 .D52 2003]
BIOGRAPHY:
Current Biography v.1- 1940- [RR CT100 .C97]
American National Biography 24v. [RR CT213 .A68 1999]
Catalog
Bridge catalogs resources available at St. Olaf and Carleton libraries. Use Bridge to search for books and periodicals, but not chapters within books or articles within periodicals.
You may search Bridge by Title, Author, Keyword or Subject. Try combining relevant terms or concepts in Keyword search to focus your search (e.g. "cinema* AND technique*). Use asterisk (*) to search various endings (e.g. "cinema*" will retrieve "cinema, cinemas, cinematic," etc.)
You may request materials housed at Carleton directly from Bridge by clicking on the red "Request" button.
Indexes and Databases
Unlike our on-line catalog, which searches for journal titles and book titles, indexes and databases allow you to search for articles within journals, essays within books, or conference papers within proceedings. Some indexes and databases are interdisciplinary, i.e. they include sources from many different disciplines or fields, some are disciplinary, i.e. specialized in a particular discipline. I Information on all of the indexes is available from the Libraries' Home Page, under " Electronic Research Tools: Articles, Indexes, Encyclopedias & More... "
For help distinguishing between popular and trade magazines and academic journals, see the guide from Colorado State Univeristy Libraries at http://manta.library.colostate.edu/howto/poplr.html
Interdisciplinary:
Academic Search Premier -- This database provides access to over 8040 multi-disciplinary publications, both scholarly and popular, many in full-text. Good source for reviews. Covers 1975 to present.
MasterFILE Premier -- A general multidisciplinary database to mostly popular publications. Includes biographies, reference books, primary source documents, maps and photos. Covers 1975 to present.
JSTOR --An index to and full text of select, academic journals.
Project Muse -- An index to and full text of journals published by Johns Hopkins University Press and other scholarly publishers. Disciplines include folklore, history, and literature.
Film/Literary Studies:
Film Literature Index 1984- [RR PN1993 .F5] Provides the most comprehensive survey available of the entire spectrum of current periodical writing on film.
Also available on-line at Film Literature Index.
Film and Television Literature Index in Full Text -- Film & Television Literature Index with Full Text is the definitive online tool for film and television research. Subject coverage includes film & television theory, preservation & restoration, writing, production, cinematography, technical aspects, and reviews.
Film Review Index [RR P.N1995 .F513 1986] A collection of reviews of films released in the United States. See esp. vol. 1, 1882-1949.
International Index to Film Periodicals 1979- [RR PN1993 .I5] An index with abstracts to journal articles in film periodicals. Includes indexes by subject, film title, director, and author.
Magill's Survey of Cinema [PN 1993.45 .M3-]and Magill's Cinema Annual [ PN1993.45 .M33] Both series include extensive essays, cast, character listings, ratings, and reviews.
International Index to the Performing Arts Indexes approximately 140 periodicals in the field of performing arts.
Art Index Indexes English-language art periodicals, museum bulletins, bibliographies, film reviews, and conference reports. Covers 1984 to the present.
MLA International Bibliography Major index to literature journals and related fields (folklore, languages, linguistics). Covers 1963-present. Print index also available in Rolvaag Reference Room RR P1 .A1 M6; 1921-1993
History:
America: History and Life -- Scholarly index to articles on all aspects of U.S. and Canadian history, including recent events.
Newspapers:
LexisNexis Academic -- Excellent source for full-text articles, including reviews, in national and international newspapers.
Historical New York Times (1851 - 2003) -- Offers "full page and article images with searchable full text back to the first issue. The collection includes digital reproductions providing access to every page from every available issue."
Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature [RR AI3 .R48] 1890- -- Index to magazines and reviews arranged in one alphabet that includes both authors and subjects.
Biography:
Biography and Genealogy Master Index -- An index to biographical encyclopedias and dictionaries.
Internet Resources
Remember to evaluate each site critically for authority, accuracy, objectivity, currency, and coverage.
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Ask: |
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| Authorship |
Who wrote the page? Does the author have appropriate education, training, or experience to write with authority (credibility) on this topic? |
Linked biographical statements, resumes, or other background about the site author.
If no individual author is named, consider the reputation of the organization associated with the site. |
| Coverage |
Is the topic explored in depth? Is there considerable content on the page? Are entire articles or items provided or just excerpts from larger works? Does the site point you to other sites? |
Sources documented with footnotes or links.
Balance of text and images. |
| Objectivity |
Is the presentation biased (one-sided) or balanced (both pro and con viewpoints provided)? Are claims and arguments supported (with documentation) or unsubstantiated? |
References to alternative points of view.
Factual documentation od arguments. |
| Currency |
When was the page written or last updated? Is the site well maintained (eg.are links functional or broken)?
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Page creation or revision dates.
"What's New" page that describes when content was updated.
Press releases or other dated materials. |
| Recognition |
Do others recognize the value of this site, either in reviews or by linking to it? |
Other sites that link to a site you are evaluating.
Reviews of the site. |
Based on "Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask." UC Berkeley - Teaching Library Internet Workshops. 7Jan. 2005. 14 Feb. 2005. <http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Evaluate.html>, and "Evaluating Web Sites." The Ohio State Univeristy Libraries. 14 Feb. 2005. <http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/>.
A few good review sites that evaluate web contents:
Librarians' Index to the Internet -- "A searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 14,000 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians for their usefulness to users."
Infomine: Scholarly Internet Resource Collections -- "A virtual library of Internet resources relevant to faculty, students, and research staff."
The Scout Report Archives -- "A searchable and browseable database containing critical annotations of carefully selected Internet sites and mailing lists."
A few good sites to try:
Internet Movie Database
Good resource for finding plot summaries, photos, credits, and comments on films.
Blackflix.com
"Entertainment news, movie reviews, biographies, interviews, film-festival calendars, commentary, and more about "Black stars, film makers, directors, writers and other Black film professionals."
All Movie Guide
"Ratings and descriptions of over 220,000 feature movies and documentaries. Entries give plot synopsis, review, cast, director, producer, availability on video or DVD, and more. The cross-referenced indexing allows searching by such factors as films with two actors in common, author or title of original works made into films, location or setting, and other criteria. Quick Browse lets you look by genre or country. The site also has a film glossary and essays on films."
Turner Classic Movies Database
Good source for general information on major films, including biographical essays on directors and cast.
A few good on-line journals:
Bright Lights Film Journal
"Originally a print publication, this online journal 'is a popular-academic hybrid of movie analysis, history, and commentary, looking at classic and commercial, independent, exploitation, and international film from a wide range of vantage points from the aesthetic to the political.' Includes interviews, actor profiles, and film, film festival, and book reviews. Searchable archives.
Journal of Religion and Film
This online journal "examines the description, critique, and embodiment of religion in film." Features scholarly articles (such as "Fargo: A Biblical Morality Play" and "Scripture on the Silver Screen") and reviews about a wide range of popular movies from the U.S. and other countries. Browsable by journal issue, film, director, or author. From the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Department of Philosophy and Religion.
Senses of Cinema
"Contents of the film journal Senses of Cinema, devoted to the serious and eclectic discussion of cinema."
Interlibrary Loan
Any item not owned by St. Olaf may be ordered through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) provided you allow enough time.
Citation Guides
Assembling a List of Works Cited in Your Paper .
Includes thorough examples from Turabian, Chicago, MLA, and APA style manuals. Provided by Duke University Libraries.
Citation Guide from Purdue University by Jennifer Liethen Kunka and Joe Barbato. Provides examples and explanations of in-text citations and works cited in MLA format.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers Rolvaag Reference Room [RR LB2369. G53]
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Created for: Diana Postlethwaite
Updated by: Kasia Gonnerman | 10/31/07
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