Databases
One Search
Allows users to search multiple Library resources (PointCat, Databases, & Selected Web Pages) with one simple search
Academic Search Complete
Full text and/or abstracts for scholarly publications covering most academic areas. Large collection of peer reviewed journals and an extensive image collection.
American Film Scripts
Provides full text access to assorted film scripts as well as detailed information on the scenes, characters and people related to the scripts.
ArtSearch
Provides online listings of current job openings in various artistic fields ranging from Stage Management, to Acting, to Choreography, etc. To access this resource please call (412) 392-3171or email the Library at library@pointpark.edu to obtain the necessary username and password.
Dance in Video
Features videos of dance productions and documentaries by influential performers and companies of the 20th century. Selections cover ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, experimental, improvisational dance, etc.
ebrary
Provides access to over 30,000 electronic books covering a variety of subject. This resource also allows the user to highlight text, search for additional content, and take notes electronically.
Health Source: Consumer Edition
Full text resource covering topics such as AIDS, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, aging, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children’s health, women’s health, etc.
Humanities International Complete
Full text and/or abstracts for scholarly publications covering all aspects of the humanities, with worldwide content pertaining to literary, scholarly and creative thought.
International Encyclopedia of Dance
Covers theatrical, ritual, dance-drama, folk, traditional, ethnic, and social dance. Cultural and national overviews are accompanied by entries on dance forms, music and costumes, performances, and biographies of dancers and choreographers.
JStor
Full text articles from the Humanities, Social Sciences, and selected science areas. Most recent 2-5 years not included.
North American Theatre Online
Provides full text access to various plays, reference materials, playbills, and other resources.
Oxford Encyclopedia of Theatre & Performance
Provides authoritative and up-to-date information about theatre and performance from ancient Greek theatre to modern day developments. In addition to theatre performances, it covers dance, opera, radio, film, television, etc.
Oxford Reference Online
Provides access to over 100 fully searchable reference resources such as encyclopedias, English dictionaries, thesauruses, bilingual dictionaries, biographies, compilations of quotations, and subject specific dictionaries. Subject areas include the performing arts, math and sciences, business, literature, and history.
Project MUSE
Provides full text access to critically acclaimed articles from prestigious humanities and social sciences journals. Project MUSE also has a vast selection of journal titles from many of the world's leading university presses and scholarly societies.
Sage Online
Provides full text access to journals covering Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Technology, etc.
Theatre in Video
Provides online streaming video of more than 250 definitive performances of the world's leading plays and more than 100 film documentaries related to theatre productions.
USA.gov
Provides a search engine to access official information and services from the U.S. government.
Vocational & Career Collection
Full text coverage of trade and industry-related periodicals.
Journal List
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Library Books / DVDs / CDs
Performing Arts Books / DVDs / CDs generally have call numbers that range in from M to P and are located on the Ground floor and the First Floor of the library. Please search PointCat for more detailed information
Performing Arts Related Internet Sites
Performing Arts Related Internet Sites
How to Cite Resources
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