Librarian
Additional Research Guides
Encyclopedias and Handbooks
- Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film
This link opens in a new window
Online via Gale Ebooks. The print volumes of this set are also available at the Arts Library. Good for coverage of national cinemas and major genres. - International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers
- This link opens in a new window
Search by film title, or name of director. Works best for older films and major directors.
- Gale E-Books (formerly Gale Virtual Reference Library) This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
Online encyclopedias, dictionaries, and specialized reference sources, primarily in the social sciences and humanities. - Biography Index Past and Present (H.W. Wilson) This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
Index of biographical books and articles from 1946 to present. - Film Index International This link opens in a new window
- This link opens in a new window
Provides in-depth indexing of international films from the silent period to the present, with selected biographical information, searchable plot summaries, and full cast and crew lists. Based on the Summary of Film and Television database maintained by the British Film Institute.
Books: Using the Library Catalogs
- UC Library Search This link opens in a new windowUC Library Search is the unified discovery and borrowing system for all 10 UC Campuses. Select the UCLA Library Catalog scope to search holdings of materials owned by the UCLA Library and other UCLA collections, whether online or in print. Does not contain full-text articles or article citations. Select the Articles, books and more scope to search for materials in all 10 UC campuses. More information in this guide.
Examples of Subject Headings:
Motion pictures--Latin America
Motion picture industry--Mexico
Motion picture producers and directors--Mexico