Reference works include dictionaries, thesauruses, encyclopedias, almanacs, bibliographies, and catalogs. Many of the reference sources listed here are available in print and can be found in the Research Services area, starting with call number PN 1992. A selected number of resources are highlighted below to get you started.
Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film
by
Ian Aitken (Editor)
Prime-Time Hits: Television's Most Popular Network Programs, 1950 to the Present [1993]
by
Susan Sackett
Television Character and Story Facts
by
Vincent Terrace

Dictionary of Literary Biography includes biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres. Dictionary of Literary Biography is an invaluable source for tracing the development and evolution of an author's writing and reputation.The online collection is comprised of three series: Dictionary of Literary Biography, Dictionary of Literary Biography Documentary Series, and Dictionary of Literary Biography Yearbook.
International Directory of Films and Filmmakers
by
Tom Pendergast; Sara Pendergast
Performers' Television Credits, 1948-2000
by
David Inman
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