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This guide is to assist theater majors at California State University Fullerton with library research.  The Pollak Library has access to a wide variety of sources, both in print and online, which can be of assistance with your research. This guide includes a selective list of relevant reference sources, article databases, catalogs, sources of reviews, and web sites to help you find quality information quickly and effectively.  Explore the menu below to locate these sources and advice on how best to utilize these sources. The web site has been written by Cynthia Bruns, Reference Librarian, California State University Fullerton. Questions and comments are welcomed.

Books Books are great sources for monologues, plays, costumes, make-up, acting, directing, theater management and much more.  This link will take you to the Pollak Library catalog and also to other libraries catalogs.
Articles When you are looking for articles on a topic, you need an index to articles by subject.  The library subscribes to many such indexes. Here you will find links to these indexes in the field of theatre and the performing arts.
Journals The Pollak library subscribes to a number of journals, magazines and newspapers that would be of interest to students who are interested in theatre.
Reference Reference sources can give the researcher a quick overview on a topic, provide contact information on groups or individuals, offer vocational guidance, and more.
Reviews Performance reviews and book reviews can be found in a wide variety of sources.  Click here for links to these sources of reviews, both historical and current.
Graduate Graduate students have very extensive research needs. This library has a wide range of specialized services, research sources, and assistance available which you will find of interest.
Web Sites It is true that everything can be found on the Internet but most of it is for sale.  It is much more difficult to locate quality information.  Click here for advice on the evaluation and location of quality web sites and a listing of university-level recommended theatre web sites.
Classes This will take you to links for CSUF theater classes including theatre classes that have received specialized library instruction.
    If you need additional assistance with your library research:
 
  • You will find Librarians who can give you research assistance at the Reference Desk on the first floor of the north wing of Pollak Library.
  • You may also e-mail me with any questions you may have. Cynthia Bruns,  CSUF Librarian, Criminal Justice Subject Specialist, CBruns@fullerton.edu
     
  • If I am online, feel free to ask a question through Instant Messaging.
     
  • There are a number of ways to get research assistance in Pollak Library. The Reference Desk in on the First floor of the North Building, Assistance is also available through 24/7 Online chat, Instant Messaging, Texting, Email, Appointments and Telephone.
     
  • Remember that your faculty member is an expert in the area you are studying and be sure to contact them with questions.

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This site is prepared and maintained by Cynthia Bruns, Reference Librarian, Pollak Library, California State University Fullerton. Last updated: 10/05/09