Theatre


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FINDING BOOKS

How do you find books on theater?
Whenever you want a book on a particular topic you can simply go to online library catalogs to find books (as well as other items). Here are the online library catalogs most often used to find books:

URSUS - our catalog (includes all University of Maine System libraries, Bangor Public Library, Maine State Library, and the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library)
Maine InfoNet (State of Maine)

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SUBJECT HEADINGS:

By performing a subject search in URSUS, you may be able to retrieve a more focused list of books on your topic. Knowing the subject terminology prior to performing a subject search is crucial to accomplish a focused and accurate list of books.

NOTE: The Library of Congress' subject headings are spelled theater (NOT theatre).

Here are some selected Library of Congress' subject headings for theater:

theater, theater history, black theater, experimental theater, feminist theater, musical theater, theater - political aspects, theater - production direction, theater management, theaters, theaters - stage setting

REFERENCE BOOKS (library use only):

By clicking on the links below you will be able to learn more about the items.

Broadway: An Encyclopedia Ref. F 128.65 .T5 B56 2004
[The] Cambridge Guide to Theatre Ref. PN 2035 .C27 1995
[The] Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre Ref. ML 102.M88 G3 2001
[The] Grey House Performing Arts Directory Ref. PN 1561 .G74 1st ed.2001
Profiles of African American Stage Performers and Theatre People, 1816-1960 Ref. PN 2286 .P46 2001
[The] Theatregoer's Almanac : A Collection of Lists, People, History, and Commentary on the American Theatre Ref. PN 2266 .H53 1997
Theatre World Ref PN 2277 N5 A17
[The] World Encyclopedia of Contemporary Theatre Ref PN 1861 .W67 1994

ORDERING BOOKS FROM INTERLIBRARY LOAN

What do you do if Fogler Library does not have the book you want?

If it is another URSUS or MaineInfoNet library, use the "Request" link in the catalog. If the book is not in either catalog, the Interlibrary Loan Department can find and order the book for you. Go to the Interlibrary Loan web site and fill out the online form. Directions are included on the Interlibrary Loan pages.

WHERE TO GO FOR ASSISTANCE

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