Theatre Studies
This guide provides a general introduction to library and information resources for all those studying, teaching and researching on topics relating to theatre studies.
Library Services Update
The web link below takes you to the up-to-date information about access to the Library collections, facilities and services, and how to get further help.
Collections in Print
Main collections
The Main Library holds the majority of physical collections for Theatre Studies.
Books relating to Theatre Studies are mostly classified under PN which are located on the 3rd floor. Older lending collections that are classified in the Dewey decimal scheme are located on the 4th floor.
Bound, printed journals are located on the 4th floor. Back runs of some journals are stored in the University Collections Facility (UCF). Information on how to request material from UCF can be found in the list of useful links below.
Reference works (such as dictionaries, encyclopaedias and bibliographies) and DVDs are classified in the LC scheme and interfiled with the general LC lending stock on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Manuscripts, rare books and archives are held in the Centre for Research Collections (CRC). See information about CRC below.
Printed exam papers up to academic year 2004/2005 are stored in the University Collections Facility and can be requested from there. Information on how to request material from UCF can be found in the list of useful links below. However, the majority of degree examination papers from the following academic years are available online:
- Exam papers for academic sessions 2004/05 - 2019/20
- Exam papers for academic sessions 1996/97 - 2003/04
Other useful links:
- Main Library
- Main Library opening hours
- Main Library Guide 2020-21
- Brief guide to Locations of collections in Main Library
- University Collections Facility (UCF)
- How to request material from UCF
HUB Collection
The High Use Books (HUB) collection, located on the ground floor of the Main Library, consists of HUB Reserve (3 hour loan) and HUB Short Loan (7 day loan) books as well as offprints (photo copies of course reading material).
Undergraduate course books on Reserve and Short Loan for English Literature are located in this collection.
Centre for Research Collections
The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) houses the University Library’s Special Collections which include historical books, manuscripts, archives and microfilms that English Literature researchers and students may find useful. The main CRC facilities are on the 6th floor of the Main Library.
How to find items in your reading list
Use DiscoverEd to search for books, journals, journal articles, DVDs and other physical and electronic items. Use your University Login to sign into your account and manage loans and requests.
Use Resource Lists to find your course reading lists. Lookup reading lists by list title, course title, course code, course instructors. Use the 'Subject' dropdown selection list to browse all the Resource Lists in your subject area such as 'English Literature' (displaying only the first 100 matching lists).
Please note that not all the courses at the University use Resource Lists.
