DBS provides access to a wide range of books and eBooks related to Film, Literature and Media. Search specifically for books and ebooks from the Library Catalogue in the box below.
Books can be borrowed for seven days and fourteen days.
If all copies of the book are out on loan, you can place a hold request on it.
eBooks can be accessed through the catalogue or through specific databases. More on accessing eBooks here.
Reference books are normally books that are in high demand. These items can be used in the library only and have a red sticker on them.
APA is the specific style of referencing for Arts and Film Studies. Advice on referencing Books and eBooks can be found in our APA referencing guide.
The Library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) System for shelf order of books. Some DDC numbers relevant to you:
Physical books
| Number | Subject | Library Location |
|---|---|---|
| 070.4 | Journalism | Bay 2A |
| 302.23 | Media studies | Bay 4A |
| 778.5 | Cinematography | Bay 12A |
| 781.49 | Music Recording | Bay 12A |
| 791.4301 | Film theory | Bay 12A |
| 791.4302 | Film directors | Bay 12B |
| 791.4309 | Film history | Bay 12B |
| 808.23 | Screenwriting | Bay 13 |
| 820 | English and Irish literature | Bay 13 |
eBooks
The library has access to a large collection of eBook titles across a number of platforms. Go straight to the platform and explore what is available by clicking the icon.
