Research and Instruction Librarian for Music & Fine Arts
Karen Olson
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About Karen, your Music & Fine Arts Librarian (Theater)
More Research and Writing Help
For research questions:
- Make an appointment with Karen for one-on-one research help.
- Email Karen if you just have a quick question.
For writing help:
- Make an appointment with the Writing Desk for assistance with organizing ideas and improving your writing style.
Core Theater Resources
- International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance This link opens in a new windowA go-to database for theater research articles
- Play Index This link opens in a new windowPublication information for plays written across historical periods. Users can search by title, author, subject, or genre, with the option of limiting results by cast size.
- Theatre in Video This link opens in a new windowStreaming video of plays (plus relevant documentaries), including the complete BBC Shakespeare Collection. Includes materials recorded 1930s-present.
For more recommendations, see the sections of this guide for Dictionaries and Encyclopedias, Journal Articles, and Streaming Audiovisual Materials.