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Dramatic Arts

A research guide to help you find relevant books and articles in the field of dramatic arts

New Resource: Drama Online

We now offer access to Drama Online! 

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  • a collection of more than 1300 plays from Methuen Drama, Faber and Faber, as well as the Arden Shakespeare
  • allows you to find a play or monologue based on the number of roles, setting, playwright, etc.
  • includes images from the Victoria and Albert Museum Performance Archive

Best Databases for Dramatic Arts

Multidisciplinary Databases

These general databases also include scholarly research on dramatic arts and related topics.

Borrowing Materials from the James A Gibson Library

Did you know you can request materials from the Library and have them delivered to the Learning Commons in the Marilyn I Walker School?

  • this service is free to students and faculty
  • please allow 2-3 days for delivery
  • books may be returned to the MIW Learning Commons or the James A Gibson Library

More details and request form

Interlibrary Loan/ RACER - articles

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What if Brock does not have the article I need?

RACER Interlibrary Loan allows users to search in all Ontario university and worldwide libraries to place requests for items that Brock does not own.

First-time users need to register & create a PIN. More information here.

Search RACER Now

Need help? Watch the RACER Set up and Simple Search video tutorial.