Film Studies: Find Books

The following Library of Congress classifications may be useful when browsing the shelves at the Library for additional materials in Film Studies. The 'PN's' are located on the top floor of the library.

Library of Congress Call Number Areas:

• PN1992 Television (history, theory, individual shows, writing for television)
• PN1993 Film journals
• PN1993.5 Film history (general history first, then grouped alphabetically by country)
• PN1994-1995 Film theory and appreciation
• PN1995.9 Films by special topics (e.g., detective films, film noir, war films, etc.)
• PN1996 Screenplay writing
• PN1997 Screenplays
• PN1998 Directors (biographies and criticism)
• PN2000-2900 Actors and actresses (biographies and studies)

Some (not ALL) Library of Congress Subject Headings related to Film Studies (click to see list of print or e-books available in our catalog):

• FIlm Adaptations -- History and Criticism
• Film Criticism
• Film Genres
• Film Noir -- United States -- History and Criticism
• Motion Pictures 
• Motion Pictures -- United States -- History
• Motion Picture Aesthetics
• Motion Picture Industry
• Motion Picture Industry -- United States
• Motion Picture -- Production and Direction

Have you narrowed down your topic? Do you have all the background information you need and find yourself ready to get more in depth research? If you answered YES then you are ready to:

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You can find books in Wardman Library by searching the online Catalog.

Use Google Book Search to discover books addressing your topic (full-text keyword search).

LINK+ is a consortium of over 50 public and academic libraries in California and Nevada. Whittier College patrons can electronically request an item not available in Wardman Library and have it is delivered to them in 2-4 days. The service is free and extremely convenient. The loan period is 21 days with one renewal. Go to our Link+ page to get started and follow the prompts below:

• Search for the book by Title, Keyword, Subject etc. and select “Submit.”

• If your title is available you will be able to select “Request this Item.”

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• Items arrive in the library in about 2 to 4 days and will be held for up to 10 days. The loan period is 21 days with one renewal. The late fees are $1/day. 

If the item you are searching for is not available through LINK+, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.