UCLA Arts Library Theater, Film, and Television Blog

LA as Subject presents “Archives Live” the 3rd Annual Los Angeles Archives Bazaar.Southern California history comes alive in exhibits by 65 historical collections and archives-including L.A.-area universities, libraries, and community organizations. Browse rare collections, consult with experts, and learn about family genealogy, online research tools, preserving your own history, and numerous other topics. Presented by L.A. as Subject, the bazaar offers a wealth of resources for exploring Los Angeles history. L.A. as Subject-an association of archives and collections hosted by the USC Libraries-is dedicated to improving the visibility, access, and preservation of archives and documenting the rich history of the Los Angeles region. Educational programs, discussions about history with local authors, and documentary films about the hidden stories of Los Angeles neighborhoods are scheduled throughout the day.

For more information about LA as Subject, please visit:http://www.usc.edu/libraries/archives/arc/lasubject/

The Summer 2008 issues of UCLA Library Development News features graduate students who have participated in the Center for Primary Research and Training Plus program with Performing Arts Special Collections.

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This year, the Arts Library is hosting two drop-in workshops for new graduate students in conjunction with the Graduate Writing Center and other libraries on campus. The focus will be on using article databases to find journal articles online. All are welcome to attend.

Performing Arts focus
Diana King, Film, Television, and Theater Librarian and David Gilbert, Music Librarian
Thursday, October 9th, 1:00-1:50pm
Location: Arts Library seminar room (5th floor, Arts Library), 1400 Public Affairs Building

Art, Architecture, and Design focus
Janine Henri, Architecture, Design, and Digital Services Librarian
Friday, October 10th, 1:00-1:50pm
Location: Arts Library seminar room (5th floor, Arts Library), 1400 Public Affairs Building

The full list of workshops available is listed here.

The UCLA Library now subscribes to two interdisciplinary resources from Greenwood Press that are particularly useful for undergraduate courses. Both include full text content relevant to the fine and performing arts, including biographies, primary documents, audition monologues, photographs, and art/architecture information from a range of reference resources.

African American Experience: http://uclibs.org/PID/113794

Latino American Experience: http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/19631�