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Screen Studies: Starting Your Research

First, start with:

 

Background Information
A Dictionary of Film Studies (ebook)  General film terminology, concepts, and history.
Oxford History of World Cinema (on the shelf)  International film terminology, concepts, and history.
 
Articles
Film & Television Literature Index  If the full text of articles is not linked, request the article via Interlibrary Loan.
JSTOR  For best results, use the Advanced Search Journal Filter and limit by subject Film Studies.
 
Books
OSU Libraries Search  On the left, filter by Availability (in print or online), Subject, Language, etc.
Many film studies books are shelved on the Edmon Low Library 4th floor & have call numbers beginning with 791.
 
Films
DVDs (OSU Libraries Search)  Check out DVDs from the Edmon Low Creative Studios on the 1st Floor of the Library. 
Streaming (OSU Libraries Search)  Filter on the left or at the top of the page or type additional words in the advanced search. 
 
Television
DVDs (OSU Libraries Search)  Check out DVDs from the Edmon Low Creative Studios on the 1st Floor of the Library. 
Streaming (OSU Libraries Search)  Filter on the left or at the top of the page or type additional words in the advanced search. 

 

Not sure what you want to see? Try browsing in Kanopy or Alexander Street Press.

Then try:

Background Information
Magill's Cinema Annual  Reviews, ratings, and credits for domestic and foreign films released in the U.S.
Motion Picture Encyclopedias and Dictionaries  Other reference books available in the library and online.
 

Books

Also check out:

 

Websites for Screen Studies research.

ZoteroBib  Generate citations and bibliographies without installing software or logging in.