Library Orientation Workshop for Theatre Research
This workshop conducted by Vince Graziano, the Theatre Librarian at Concordia University, covers various resources and search strategies for theatre research. Topics include finding background information, biographical resources, literature criticism, books, articles, and videos related to theatre studies. Participants will also learn about search operators, finding full-text articles, using RefWorks for bibliography management, and accessing help and support from the library.
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Library Orientation for PERC 303 Monday, January 29, 2018 Vince Graziano Theatre Librarian vince.graziano@concordia.ca
Workshop Outline Finding background/biographical information Literature Resource Center Literature Criticism Online (LCO) Finding books CLUES, library catalogue Finding articles International Bibliography of Theatre and Dance (IBTD) Performing Arts Periodicals Database MLA International Bibliography (MLAIB) Finding videos Theatre in Video
Search Operators AND OR NOT * () Commedia dell'arte AND women women OR females theatre NOT film Oedipus the King theat* (women OR female* ) AND Commedia dell'arte
Finding biographical information Literature Resource Center Look for: Contemporary Authors Online: shorter biographies Dictionary of Literary Biography: longer biographies Also contains work overviews and articles Literature Criticism Online Look for Drama Criticism: a reference work that begins with an introductory critical biography, followed by the full text or selections of full text of essays and articles re-published within the reference work. Literature Criticism from 1400 to 1800 Good resource for photographs
To Find the Full Text 1. Use the feature 2. Search CLUES Perform a Journal Title search 3. Check other Montreal libraries Use your BCI card 4. Request an Interlibrary Loan (COLOMBO) Online form Allow 1 week for delivery of books Electronic delivery for most articles within 24-48 hours
RefWorks RefWorks is a Web-based tool that: Facilitates organization of references Is accessible from any Internet connection Simplifies the process of preparing bibliographies Access RefWorks through the Log into menu on the Library website Help Tutorials on Library website
Help is Available At the Reference Desk Library website Theatre Subject Guide Ask a Librarian E-mail form Chat with a Librarian Ask Vince: 514-848-2424, ext. 7689 vince.graziano@concordia.ca Office hours: by appointment
