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Location of Dramatic Arts Materials

Music/Drama Library > Drama Research Guide > Location of Dramatic Arts Materials

Dramatic arts materials are located in both the Homer Babbidge Library (HBL) and Music & Dramatic Arts Library. Library hours vary. Use HOMER to locate plays, books, or recordings in either library. The Drama Research Guide explains in more detail how to find drama materials. Here is a Call Number Guide (PDF) to help users better understand how books and play are organized.

Type of Material*
Babbidge Library
[stacks guide & floorplan]
Music/Drama Library
[location & floorplan]
Search Guides
Books on Theater Literary criticism; theater history; biography; older stagecraft books
Location: Levels 4, 1 (Reference)
Stagecraft (newer books)
Location: Basement
Find Books
Electronic Resources See below. See below. See below.
Images, Art, Design Location: Level 3 in the
Art & Design Library **
N/A Image Research
Journals/Magazines All titles (some are also online).
LOCATION: Level 3
N/A Find Articles
Plays/Libretti/
Monologues
Scholarly editions, anthologies
Location: Level 4
Acting editions, anthologies, libretti
Location: Basement
Find Plays
Scores (Music) N/A Many genres, including musical theater & opera
Location: Basement
Find Scores
Sound Recordings Some recordings of plays
Location: Level 3 in the
Culpeper Media Library
Most music; sound effects
Location: Level 1 at the Circulation Desk
Find Recordings
Video Recordings Older drama videos; film versions of plays. All formats.
Location: Level 3 in the
Culpeper Media Library
Newer videos (stagecraft or theater). DVD & VHS.
Location: Level 1 at the Circulation Desk
Find Videos

*This is a rough overview. Many exceptions apply. Please consult a librarian for more information.

**Art & Design Library
Many publications related to dramatic arts research are housed in the Art & Design Library, located on Level 2 of the Homer Babbidge Library. Resources include books and journals in the areas of architecture, art history, costume, decorative arts, drawing, interior and graphic design, landscape architecture and design, painting, photography, and sculpture.

Electronic Resources

E-Resources can be accessed any time, any place (home, office, dorms, classroom, library, etc.). Off-campus users require proxy accounts.

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