LibGuides: Theatre Arts: Books, E-books, DVDs

Shortcut Tips for you!

Click these links for tips on finding Plays and books about Playwrights.

Use the online Library Catalog to find books, e-books, DVDs, and CDs.

Ø Tip of the Day: Since “theatre” can also be spelled “theater,” you may want to use “theat$” in the online catalog. The $ is a “truncation symbol” and will retrieve all words that being with the letters “theat” (theatre, theater, theatres, theatrical, etc.).

Recommended Books!

History of the Theatre by Brockett & Hildy
Call Number: PN 2101 .B68 2001
ISBN: 0205511864
Publication Date: 2008

Most (but not all) books on theatre are in the PNs on the Lower (1st) Floor, especially the PN 1590 to PN 3241 area. Write down the call number and use the image to help you recognize and find items on the shelf.

The Cambridge history of American theatre by Wilmeth, Don B.
Call Number: PN2221 .C377 1998 V.1-3
ISBN: 0521472040
Publication Date: 1998-2000

Find Books!

Lewis Library Catalog

There are many ways to search the library's catalog online!

Use the search box above, or...
Use the online Library Catalog (linked from here and from Lewis Library's Homepage) to search for and locate books, DVDs and other items at Lewis Library.

BOOKS:

You may search for books from the LIBRARY CATALOG link located on Lewis Library's Homepage.
Once you have selected a book, write down the call number (i.e. TR 15 .R57 2007) and search in the stacks by browsing call numbers.
Remember to look at the books near the book you are looking for if you need more than one. Books are grouped together by subject!
Books can be checked out at the circulation desk on the main floor. Remember, reference books are for in-library use only!

EBOOKS:

When searching for eBooks, use GALILEO.